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A weekend movie marathon is a fantastic way to unwind! If you're looking for a fun, relaxing activity for yourself or a group of friends, consider a franchise-themed binge. Here are 15 excellent franchises to choose from, along with their total runtimes to help you plan:
Planet of the Apes: With the recent release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, now's the perfect time for a sci-fi marathon. Ten films in total, spanning multiple timelines, offer a satisfying two-day binge. Alternatively, focus on the newer prequel trilogy for a shorter viewing experience.
X-Men: Before the MCU, there were the X-Men! This franchise boasts 13 films, including Deadpool and Wolverine. While the chronological order is complex, sticking to the Wolverine timeline provides a shorter, more manageable marathon of over 22 hours (excluding Deadpool).
Fast and Furious: From racing to space, this franchise has 13 adrenaline-pumping films. A family-focused action marathon taking almost 23.5 hours.
Lord of the Rings: A classic! The original trilogy plus The Hobbit films total approximately 19.5 hours. Add Amazon's Rings of Power for an even longer epic.
Star Wars: With numerous films, animated series, and new projects on the horizon, the possibilities are endless. The live-action films alone clock in at over 25 hours.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Five films featuring Captain Jack Sparrow, totaling just over 12 hours – easily doable in a single day.
Jurassic Park/World: Six films, plus shorts and an animated series, offer a dinosaur-filled adventure lasting just over 10 hours.
Indiana Jones: Five films spanning decades, but only a little over 10 hours total viewing time.
The Conjuring Universe: Nine films and five shorts make up this extensive horror franchise, clocking in at under 14.5 hours.
Transformers: Eight films of explosive action, totaling approximately 18.5 hours.
Harry Potter: Eight magical films (excluding Fantastic Beasts) totaling almost 20 hours.
Alien: Nine films, including Predator crossovers and prequels, amount to a little over 17 hours of space horror.
Scream: Six films of meta-horror fun, totaling just over 11.5 hours.
James Bond: 26 films across multiple actors – a marathon of over 54 hours! Consider focusing on a single Bond's era for a more manageable experience (e.g., Daniel Craig's films are around 7 hours 40 minutes).
The Hunger Games: Five films, including the prequel, totaling just over 11.5 hours.
Remember to factor in breaks and snacks for your movie marathon! Enjoy!
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