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 choices, along with their total runtimes:

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. The franchise boasts 10 films, spanning multiple timelines. While a precise runtime is unavailable, expect a comfortable two-day binge, or a single day focusing solely on the newer prequel films.

X-Men:

Before the MCU, the X-Men ruled! Including Deadpool and Wolverine, the franchise has 13 films. The chronological order is complex, but you can streamline it by following the Wolverine storyline for a shorter watch. Excluding Deadpool, the total runtime is just over 22 hours.

Fast and Furious:

From racing to space, the Fast and Furious saga has 13 adrenaline-pumping entries. A family-focused action marathon, it clocks in at almost 23.5 hours.

Lord of the Rings:

A classic marathon choice! The original trilogy, plus The Hobbit films, totals approximately 19.5 hours. Add The Rings of Power series for an even longer binge.

Star Wars:

The ever-expanding Star Wars universe currently has 11 live-action films, totaling over 25 hours. Adding animated films and series significantly extends the runtime.

Pirates of the Caribbean:

Five films featuring Captain Jack Sparrow, easily bingeable in a single day (just over 12 hours).

Jurassic Park:

Six films spanning the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World trilogies, totaling a little over 10 hours.

Indiana Jones:

Five films spanning decades, easily completed in a day (just over 10 hours).

The Conjuring Universe:

Nine films plus five shorts, totaling under 14.5 hours – perfect for a weekend horror binge.

Transformers:

Eight films packed with action, totaling about 18.5 hours.

Harry Potter:

Eight core films (excluding Fantastic Beasts) clock in at under 20 hours.

Alien:

Nine films in the Alien franchise, including crossovers, total just over 17 hours. Excluding crossovers, it's around 14 hours.

Scream:

Six films of meta-horror fun, totaling a little over 11.5 hours.

James Bond:

26 films across seven actors! While a complete marathon is over 54 hours, focusing on a single Bond's films (like Daniel Craig's) offers a more manageable 7 hours 40 minutes.

The Hunger Games:

Five films, including the prequel, totaling just over 11.5 hours.

Remember to check streaming availability before starting your marathon!