It’s a great feeling to sit down knowing the movie night will follow a great last watch with another equally awesome one. That's why movie franchises remain very popular- from the epic fantasies and superhero universes to action-packed films and heartwarming dramas, this movie grouping holds our attention for hours. These movie franchises will surely provide you with unforgettable characters and storylines worth going back for.
Here are some of our favorite movie franchises we recommend watching back-to-back this weekend
To many fantasy movie-lovers, Harry Potter remains one of the best film franchises. Eight films later, we've seen Harry grow from a young wizard into a hero in the wizarding world. Magical setting, heartfelt friendships, and more mature themes in the latter films make this one of the most fulfilling movie series to have ever been released.
The Lord of the Rings remains one of the best movie franchises and can be found on nearly every "Best Movie Series of All Time" list. This movie trilogy holds emotional storytelling, the most mind-blowing world-building, and action-packed battle scenes.
Star Wars has been providing entertainment for decades. The iconic sci-fi movie franchise from the first film release up to now provides unforgettable action-packed blockbusters with dramatic storytelling.
The Avengers movies changed the cinematic narrative of showing an interconnected film world. Watching the MCU in order is a rewarding experience as the plot builds into the overarching events within the franchise.
The Dark Knight films gave a new kind of superhero movie by introducing emotional depth and a realistic approach into superhero cinema. They remain arguably one of the best movie trilogies of all time.
Mission: Impossible is a franchise packed with thrilling spy missions and stunts we can't help but love. Tom Cruise gives us his best performance with each film; what's there not to love?
Starting as small street-racing films, the Fast & Furious franchise has grown to be major action movies with an international scope. This movie series delivers action, emotion, and its ever-famous family bond.
A blend of adventure, science fiction, and dinosaur-thrilling films that never gets old for either children or adults.
Each James Bond movie is a new spy thriller that makes this franchise among the best movie series to ever be produced. With a new Bond almost every few decades, the franchise continues to stay relevant and fresh.
This fantasy comedy adventure franchise provides all the elements of fun with its extraordinary storyline and an iconic captain in the character of Captain Jack Sparrow.
One of the best animated film franchises to ever be made, Toy Story is a compilation of humorous and heartfelt films on friendship and growing up that everyone can watch.
This movie franchise is a blend of action-packed thrills with suspenseful plot and emotional storylines of courage, sacrifice, and survival, which keeps us coming back for more.
The John Wick film series provides stylish fight choreography and some of the best non-stop action sequences we’ve seen yet, all in a dark, intriguing world with a ruleset to follow.
Adventure and history blend in this film franchise, which brings us classic treasure hunt plots, mysteries, and edge-of-your-seat action scenes that never get old.
Funniest top 3 movie trilogies in the world and one of the best of all-time, as the perfect mix of humor and sci-fi makes this a great film marathon.
Simply one of the best, most visually revolutionary, and conceptually intelligent science fiction films ever to come out, making a massive contribution to the form.
The Scream movie series provided an intelligent take on horror by blending the slasher genre with witty dialogue and a sense of humor that still has us laughing.
These movies deliver sports drama with deep and emotional character journeys that will stick with you for years to come.
The modern take on Planet of the Apes took audiences by surprise with an emotional and visually stunning take on an age-old tale with incredible performances from the cast.
Jason Bourne has it all- a realistic spy thriller with a series of fast-paced and clever action scenes that is perfect for a movie series to watch.
What's not to love? A fairy tale told in a quirky, humorous, and sometimes heartwarming way- The Shrek franchise comes under family movies with an adult-friendly sense of humor to match.
X-Men proved that the superhero genre could explore more meaningful themes about belonging and identity, setting the tone for the superhero craze that followed.
With a suave and funny crew on a mission, the Ocean’s movies offer a fun and stylish approach to the heist genre that’s best to watch with friends.
The animated films franchise offers unexpected action, comedy, and heart, the best kids' movies of all time for sure.
The post-apocalyptic Mad Max movies are famous for their hyper-violent stories, shocking worlds, and extremely gritty looks, and these movies are truly haunting.
Spider-Man remains one of the most beloved superheroes of all time, and the various film versions have given audiences some of the best moments in superhero history.
If it’s high-stakes battles with giant robots you’re after, Transformers delivers. The movies are packed with impressive action sequences and effects.
In this spooky and horrifying collection of movies, The Conjuring franchise has become one of the most successful horror movie franchises to date.
Fusing horror and sci-fi, the Alien movies are great examples of building dread and frightening audiences through creature design.
The sci-fi movie franchise is known for its non-stop action and philosophical insights into artificial intelligence and survival.
With an all-star action movie formula, the Die Hard movies deliver nonstop action, with amazing scene after amazing scene. Die Hard is definitely a movie for action fanatics.
Combining comedy, sci-fi, and some brilliant chemistry between the lead characters, Men in Black is always an entertaining watch.
The sheer likability of the minions, in this hilarious and heartwarming franchise, is enough to get us watching over and over.
Stunning to look at and also the most heartbreakingly brilliant, the 'How to Train Your Dragon' trilogy still wows the world over.
The first movie in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' franchise is an amusing and highly entertaining action movie starring the incomparable Eddie Murphy. The point? Top movie franchises work because they manage to create worlds you're happy to escape to and stories you don't want to escape from.
It's that reason why most of the top movie franchises stay in the public's consciousness because people want to return to their respective universes over and over. Whether it is a fantasy epic, a superhero battle movie, a scary horror film, or an adorable animated movie, you have one for almost any situation, and all of these make the perfect movie binge-watching weekend.
Many viewers will recommend watching Harry Potter, Back to the Future, or Jurassic Park first, as they offer something entertaining for every member of the family and are easy to get hooked on.
The Lord of the Rings, The Dark Knight, and The Godfather have frequently been recommended as among the best franchises with a very powerful story.
It is easy to get very invested in a film series and develop a connection with characters and a belief in their worlds. Blockbusters also offer great opportunities for storytelling with new characters and bigger plots in each subsequent film in the franchise.
The Toy Story franchise, Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, and How to Train Your Dragon are great movies for the whole family as they balance humor, adventure, and emotional plots effectively.
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