Watch-order guides
Release and chronological order for every major franchise — with runtimes and where to stream.
37 films · 2008–2025Marvel Cinematic UniverseFull marathon: 80h 49m13 films · 1977–2026Star WarsFull marathon: 28h 43m11 films · 2001–2022Harry Potter & the Wizarding WorldFull marathon: 26h 27m7 films · 2001–2024The Lord of the Rings & The HobbitFull marathon: 19h 27m11 films · 2001–2023Fast & FuriousFull marathon: 23h 2m14 films · 2000–2024X-MenFull marathon: 28h 3m7 films · 1993–2025Jurassic Park & Jurassic WorldFull marathon: 14h 42m8 films · 1996–2025Mission: ImpossibleFull marathon: 18h 25m5 films · 2014–2025John WickFull marathon: 10h 49m10 films · 2013–2025The Conjuring UniverseFull marathon: 18h 27m6 films · 1984–2019TerminatorFull marathon: 12h 3m16 films · 2013–2023DC Extended UniverseFull marathon: 35h 29m25 films · 1962–2021James BondFull marathon: 53h 28m9 films · 1976–2023Rocky & CreedFull marathon: 16h 55m7 films · 1979–2024AlienFull marathon: 12h 8m9 films · 1968–2024Planet of the ApesFull marathon: 12h 7m5 films · 2003–2017Pirates of the CaribbeanFull marathon: 12h 8m7 films · 2007–2023TransformersFull marathon: 16h 48m5 films · 1978–2022HalloweenFull marathon: 8h 25m
Where to start
QuickestHalloween
The shortest run on the board — one determined weekend clears it end to end.
DeepestMarvel Cinematic UniverseThe longest haul we track. Block out the month before you press play.
Top-ratedThe Lord of the Rings & The HobbitThe highest average rating across its films — the safest bet on the board.