Your Epic Movie Franchise Binge Guide: The Best Way to Watch the Biggest Series

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We're telling you where to start, what to skip, and how long it will take.</h2> <div class="small subtle">by <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/author/jacqueline-coley/" title="Posts by Jacqueline Coley" class="author url fn" rel="author">Jacqueline Coley</a> | March 25, 2020 | <span class="glyphicon glyphicon-comment commenticon"></span> <a href="#disqus_thread"> <span class="disqus-comment-count" data-disqus-url="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/epic-movie-franchise-binge-guide/">Comments</span> </a> </div> <hr> <div class="articleContentSocialNetworks"> <div class="social-share"> <button class="twitter-share js-twitter-share" aria-label="Share on Twitter"> <img src="/wp-content/themes/RottenTomatoes/images/icons/social_twitter.png" class="twitter-share__image" alt=""> </button> <button class="facebook-share js-facebook-share" aria-label="Share on Facebook"> <img src="/wp-content/themes/RottenTomatoes/images/icons/social_fb_share.png" class="facebook-share__image" alt=""> </button> <div class="fb-like" data-href="https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/" data-width="" data-layout="button" data-action="like" data-size="large" data-share="false"></div> </div> </div> <p class="articleContentSocialNetworks articleContentTags"> TAGGED AS: <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/tag/fantasy/" rel="tag">Fantasy</a>, <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/tag/franchise/" rel="tag">franchise</a>, <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/tag/movies/" rel="tag">movies</a>, <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/tag/sci-fi/" rel="tag">Sci-Fi</a>, <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/tag/science-fiction/" rel="tag">science fiction</a>, <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/tag/streaming/" rel="tag">streaming</a>, <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/tag/superheroes/" rel="tag">Superheroes</a> </p> <div class="articleContentBody"> <p>As we all settle in to stay at home and socially distance ourselves, the planet has been given a unique resource not often afforded in the modern world: time. With no place to go, what shall we do with this new abundance of free hours? Time to finish that book you have had on your bedside table? Maybe take an online French class or learn to play an instrument? Time to <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/rt-hub/binge-central/">binge every series that ever was</a>? Or perhaps, like us, you’re thinking of all the films you wished you’d seen but never had the time to before.</p> <p>Maybe one of those epic movie franchises that seemed too daunting to jump into late in the game – don’t ever admit you’ve never seen an MCU movie, <em>ever –</em> or a series of which you’ve caught a few entries but want to fill in the gaps. Fear not <em>–</em> we have you covered with our Epic Franchise Movie Binge Guide<em>.</em> Read below as we break down some of the most beloved long-running movie franchises – like <em>The Lord of the Rings</em>, <em>Mission Impossible</em>, or the granddaddy of them all, the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and tell you the best way to approach watching them, how long the binge will take, and which titles you can skip. Because hey, even all the time in the world may not be enough time to make you sit through <em>A Good Day to Die Hard</em>.</p> <p><strong>Disagree with our picks or have a suggestion for a franchise movie binge? Let us know in the comments. </strong></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/total-recall-peter-jacksons-middle-earth-movies/"><strong>The Lord of the Rings</strong></a></h2> <div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O_aziIIp8U8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>The film adaptations of the fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, set in ”Middle-earth,” the fictitious medieval land where elves, men, dwarves, wizards, and hobbits co-exist, often not so peacefully. Over the course of several films, we follow hobbit Bilbo Baggins and later his young heir Frodo Baggins as they go on adventures and battle against the forces of evil. <u></u><u></u></p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>Extended editions: 20 hours 30 minutes;<strong> </strong>Theatrical cuts: 17 hours and 12 minutes.<u></u><u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Fresh' class='icon tiny fresh'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hobbit_an_unexpected_journey'>The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey </a><span class='subtle'>(2012)</span> </strong></p> <p><b>Ends </b><b>with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_lord_of_the_rings_the_return_of_the_king'>The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King </a><span class='subtle'>(2003)</span> </b></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>Some would argue the second trilogy – though the first by story chronology – from Peter Jackson was an unnecessary and bloated cash grab that should be avoided at all costs, but we have a better suggestion. We suggest you begin with the <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lord_of_the_rings"><em>LOTR</em> animated film from 1978</a>, which will give you all the events of the films in a quicker and to-the-point format. Then, if you are compelled to see the best of <em>The Hobbit</em> live-action series, we would say check out the standard edition of <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hobbit_the_desolation_of_smaug">The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug</a>,</em> which is the best of the three. We would also suggest you try to watch the extended editions of the original live-action <em>LOTR</em> series – they are more than worth it for the extra content. This recommendation would make for a shorter, 16-hour watch, which could be broken up easily over two days. <u></u><u></u></p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-motion-picture-trilogy-2016/MMV338D4AF3B3D14C9A48854FC04F404F18F?ele=searchresult&elc=lord%20of%20the%20rings&eli=6&eci=movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discount Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lord+of+the+rings&i=instant-video&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon,</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=itunes&oq=itunes&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l5j69i61j69i60.2238j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/The-Lord-of-the-Rings-Trilogy-Bundle-/428408">Vudu</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Middle_earth_Extended_Editions_6_Film_Collection?id=h3svIR5Lj2M&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>. <em>The Two Towers</em> and <em>The Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King</em> standard editions are streaming on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=lord%20of%20the%20rings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Netflix.</a></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/franchise/marvel_cinematic_universe"><strong>Marvel Cinematic Universe</strong></a></h2> <div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ky2NAaUK9Zc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>The 23-film saga that chronicles the epic adventures of various superheroes, based on the comics first distributed by Marvel and its subsidiaries. <u></u></p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>50 hours and 3 minutes.<u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: </strong><strong><span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_man'>Iron Man </a><span class='subtle'>(2008)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spider_man_far_from_home'>Spider-Man: Far From Home </a><span class='subtle'>(2019)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>Not surprising for a franchise that grossed over $22 billion at the global box office, but Marvel Studios’ 23-film, decade-long opus is quite watchable as is. Some folks would have argued in 2010 that <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/avengers_age_of_ultron"><em>Avengers: The Age of Ultron</em></a> is a skippable mess, <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/hear-us-out-age-of-ultron-could-be-the-most-important-movie-in-the-mcu/">but as we detail here</a>, it is essential viewing to truly appreciate the first four phases of the saga that culminated with <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/avengers_endgame"><em>Avengers: Endgame</em></a>. Sorry for those looking for a shortcut, but watching it all <em>is</em> worth it. Viewing all 23 movies straight through, without breaks, however, is not the way to do it.</p> <p>Instead, we suggest you go in release order and complete each day as follows: day one after <em>Avengers;</em> day two after <em>Ant-man;</em> day three after <em>Black Panther;</em> and finish on day four with <em>Spider-Man: Far From Home</em>. If you’ve previously watched the MCU and are looking to watch it in a new way, use our <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/marvel-movies-in-order/">guide here to watch in chronological order based on the events of each film</a>. If the thought of 50 hours of superheroes is <em>still</em> too intimidating for you, but you want to understand enough to get by, watch these character introduction films (<em>Captain America</em>, <em>Thor</em>, <em>Iron Man</em>, <em>Black Panther</em>, <em>Captain Marvel</em>, <em>Ant-Man</em>, <em>Guardians of the Galaxy</em>) and these team-up films (<em>Civil War</em>, <em>Winter Soldier</em>, <em>Avengers</em>, <em>Ultron</em>, <em>Infinity War</em>, <em>Endgame</em>). Once you have finished that, check out our Oral Histories of the MCU, in which the <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/joe-and-anthony-russo-go-deep-on-avengers-endgame-and-infinity-war/">directors</a>, <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/kevin-feiges-oral-history-of-the-marvel-cinematic-universe/">producer</a>, and <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/marvels-casting-director-breaks-down-how-she-assembled-the-avengers-and-the-biggest-names-in-the-mcu/">casting director</a> who worked on the epic franchise break down all the behind-the-scene secrets.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/avengers-1-4-collection-2019/MMVEE5EB6359DE515BB7139B8C89BE0DD7F9?ele=searchresult&elc=avengers&eli=1&eci=movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marvels-Avengers-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B009GEEMLY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+avengers&qid=1584997550&s=instant-video&sr=1-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/search?minVisible=0&returnUrl=%252Fcontent%252Fmovies%252Fdetails%252FThe-Lord-of-the-Rings-Trilogy-Bundle-%252F428408&searchString=avengers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu, </a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/collection/cluster?clp=igIQCghhdmVuZ2VycxAGGAEgAQ%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljKKLro&gsr=ChOKAhAKCGF2ZW5nZXJzEAYYASAB:S:ANO1ljIjyX0&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>. All of the films save<em> The Incredible Hulk</em> and the<em> Spider-Man</em> films are streaming on <a href="https://www.disneyplus.com/search">Disney+</a>. <em>The Avengers: Infinity War and The Avengers: Endgame</em> are streaming on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=avengers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Netflix</a>; and<em> Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, </em>and<em> Thor</em> are streaming on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marvels-Avengers-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B009GEEMLY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+avengers&qid=1584997550&s=instant-video&sr=1-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Prime.</a></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/is-die-hard-a-christmas-movie/"><strong>Die Hard Franchise</strong></a></h2> <div class="content-image"><div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jaJuwKCmJbY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>Follow John McClane, a police detective who seems to be a magnet for maniacal criminals no matter which city/structure he is in, and proves to be a tough man to kill.</p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>10 hours and 14 minutes.<u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/die_hard'>Die Hard </a><span class='subtle'>(1988)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <span title='Rotten' class='icon tiny rotten'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_good_day_to_die_hard'>A Good Day to Die Hard </a><span class='subtle'>(2013)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>The original<strong> </strong><em>Die Hard</em> is so beloved that many argue it’s the greatest action film ever made – or maybe the greatest Christmas movie, but that is a debate for another day. The film and its follow-ups have a loyal fanbase, and though the second and third entries pale in comparison to the first, we still say they’re worth a watch. The fourth film, <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/live_free_or_die_hard"><em>Live Free or Die Hard,</em></a> is a true return to form and, frankly, it’s where you should stop unless you are a true completist. The series’ most recent film, <em>A Good Day to Die Hard</em>, is the only PG-13 entry on the list, and without McClane’s iconic “Yippee-ki-yay, motherf–ker,” there’s really no point pushing play.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/die-hard-ultimate-collection-2013/MMVF20D2B86D20D1F7426D0A8E10ED34EC80" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discounted Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=die+hard&i=instant-video&ref=nb_sb_noss_1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon,</a> <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/search?minVisible=0&returnUrl=%252Fcontent%252Fmovies%252Fdetails%252FThe-Lord-of-the-Rings-Trilogy-Bundle-%252F428408&searchString=Die%2520Hard" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu</a>, GooglePlay. <em>Die Hard</em> and<em> Die Hard with a </em><i>Vengeance</i> are streaming now on <a href="https://play.maxgo.com/search" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CinemaxGo</a>; <em>Live Free or Die Hard</em> is streaming on the <a href="https://play.maxgo.com/search" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Starz app.</a></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/all-fast-and-furious-movies-ranked/"><strong>The Fast & Furious Franchise</strong></a></h2> <div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y83aSypsk-s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>Follow Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew, which he calls his family, as they shift from illegal street-racing criminals to heist experts and then finally emerge as a new crime-fighting unit that tackles the world of espionage.</p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>15 hours and 57 mins. <u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Rotten' class='icon tiny rotten'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1108372-fast_and_the_furious'>The Fast and the Furious </a><span class='subtle'>(2001)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <span title='Fresh' class='icon tiny fresh'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fast_and_furious_presents_hobbs_and_shaw'>Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw </a><span class='subtle'>(2019)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>As Dom and everyone in the <em>Fast</em> franchise says – quite often – this is about <em>family</em>. So, if you’re looking for something to skip, it’s hard to imagine who you’d want to kick out one of the family – though, let’s be honest, <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/2_fast_2_furious"><em>2 Fast 2 Furious</em></a> is definitely not Dad’s favorite. Without Vin Diesel, that entry can barely call itself a <em>Fast and Furious</em> movie, and the 2009 series soft reboot, <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fast_and_furious">Fast & Furious</a></em>, is not much better and an easy call to skip, as well. We would caution <em>against </em>skipping third entry <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fast_and_the_furious_tokyo_drift">Toyko Drift</a></em>; its charms are significantly more than its 37% Tomatometer score would suggest (something we wax about in our book <em><a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/rotten-movies-we-love-the-book/">Rotten Movies We Love</a></em>)<em>.</em> Not to spoil anything, but when we finally get <em>Fast 9</em> in 2021, you’ll need to have seen <em>Tokyo Drift </em>to understand everything fully – check out #JusticeForHan after you finish the series, and you will understand. <u></u></p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/MMVBD944EE575BE227156907BD3972680B50" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=instant-video&k=fast%20furious&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/search?minVisible=0&returnUrl=%252Fcontent%252Fmovies%252Fdetails%252FThe-Lord-of-the-Rings-Trilogy-Bundle-%252F428408&searchString=fast%2520furious" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/collection/cluster?clp=igIUCgxmYXN0IGZ1cmlvdXMQBhgBIAE%3D:S:ANO1ljJAiD4&gsr=CheKAhQKDGZhc3QgZnVyaW91cxAGGAEgAQ%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljJbyWk&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>. <em>Hobbs & Shaw</em> and <em>Fast Five</em> are streaming on <a href="https://play.hbonow.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXiYw6gNVn6jCwgEAAASc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HBOnow</a>; <em>Fast 6</em> is streaming on <a href="https://fxnow.fxnetworks.com/movies-and-specials/fast-and-furious-6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FXnow.</a></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/franchise/rocky"><strong>Rocky Franchise</strong></a></h2> <div class="content-image"><div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_YYmfM2TfUA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>Follow Philly underdog boxer-turned-champion, Rocky Balboa, as he battles various fighters in the ring, as well as his own issues outside of it, and later trains the next generation of champions.</p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>14 hours and 55 minutes. <u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1017776-rocky'>Rocky </a><span class='subtle'>(1976)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <a href=''>Creed II</a> <span class='subtle'>(2018)</span></strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>This one’s real simple: trust us and skip <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_v">Rocky V</a></em>. Just pretend it didn’t happen; we’re pretty sure Sylvester Stallone did. <u></u></p> <p><strong>Where to watch:<a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/rocky-heavyweight-collection-2015/MMV0E10283267BEBAFCAF3E900DA993ACF1D?ele=searchresult&elc=rocky&eli=0&eci=movies"> </a></strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/rocky-heavyweight-collection-2015/MMV0E10283267BEBAFCAF3E900DA993ACF1D?ele=searchresult&elc=rocky&eli=0&eci=movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discount Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=instant-video&k=rocky&ref=nb_sb_noss_1&url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/search?minVisible=0&returnUrl=%252Fcontent%252Fmovies%252Fdetails%252FFast-And-Furious-1-4-Collection-Bundle-%252F586570&searchString=rocky" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/search?q=rocky&c=movies&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>. <em>Rocky Balboa</em> is streaming on the <a href="https://www.starz.com/us/en/movies/49456" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Starz app</a>; <em>Creed II</em> is streaming on <a href="https://www.hulu.com/movie/creed-ii-4fa1a602-83b4-4cd1-95cd-9e52c173d737">Hulu</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creed-II-Michael-B-Jordan/dp/B07KQ23PG1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=creed+2&qid=1584998725&s=instant-video&sr=1-1&swrs=2AD11CD2DC2B34DBB9222FD7D9F0C422" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon.</a></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/franchise/harry_potter">Harry Potter / Wizarding World Franchise</a></h2> <div class="content-image"><div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nrCV1Vpt3TM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>The franchise based on JK Rowling’s phenomenally successful novels follows the adventures of Harry Potter, an orphan-turned-famed wizard, the evil He Who Must Not Be Named, and the Wizarding World they inhabit.</p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>24 hours and 6 minutes. <u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fantastic_beasts_and_where_to_find_them'>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </a><span class='subtle'>(2016)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/harry_potter_and_the_sorcerers_stone'>Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone </a><span class='subtle'>(2001)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>As this is a British series, allow us to put this as politely as possible: <em>Fantastic Beasts</em> is simply not quite on form. The first entry is saved by Eddie Redmayne and mesmerizing magical effects; the second entry is the first and only Rotten flick from the Wizarding World and very skippable at this stage. The original seven films are near perfect, but if you wanted to pass over <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/harry_potter_and_the_chamber_of_secrets">The</a></em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/harry_potter_and_the_chamber_of_secrets"><em> Chamber of Secrets</em></a> you wouldn’t miss much – you won’t be too confused later in the series. (Though if watching as a family, this is one the kids tend to like.) If you follow that suggestion, you can finish the entire series in one day.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/MMVF5E060E82377B7A3388508FC71879C96A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discount Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=harry+potter&i=instant-video&crid=35NGOOT72GY2G&sprefix=harry+po%2Cinstant-video%2C224&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon,</a> <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/search?minVisible=0&returnUrl=%252Fcontent%252Fmovies%252Fdetails%252FFast-And-Furious-1-4-Collection-Bundle-%252F586570&searchString=harry%2520potter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/collection/cluster?clp=igIUCgxoYXJyeSBwb3R0ZXIQBhgBIAE%3D:S:ANO1ljLt0eU&gsr=CheKAhQKDGhhcnJ5IHBvdHRlchAGGAEgAQ%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljJellQ&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>. <em>Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald</em> is streaming on <a href="https://play.hbonow.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXN3M3Q6SSMLDwgEAAAN7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HBONow.</a></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/all-x-men-movies-ranked/"><strong>X-Men Franchise</strong></a></h2> <div class="content-image"><div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uvyb8ciAx-U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div> <div class="content-image"></div> <div class="content-image"><strong>What Is It: </strong>Follow Professor Charles Xavier and his X-Men as they try to save the world and the lives of their fellow Mutants. Professor X and co. work with, and sometimes against, mutants like the powerful Magneto, Wolverine, and the wisecracking mercenary Deadpool.</div> <div class="content-image"></div> <div class="content-image"><strong>How many hours: </strong>21 hours and 43 minutes.</div> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/x_men_first_class'>X-Men: First Class </a><span class='subtle'>(2011)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/logan_2017'>Logan </a><span class='subtle'>(2017)</span> </strong></p> <p><u></u><strong>How to watch:</strong> The critics will tell you that both <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/x_men_3_the_last_stand"><em>X-Men: The Last Stand</em></a> (the third of the original films) and <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/x_men_apocalypse">X-Men: Apocalypse</a> </em>(the third of the rebooted, second-gen films) are shells of their brilliant predecessors. And with the last X-Men film to enter theaters, <em>Dark Phoenix</em>, disappointing on the Tomatometer and at the box office, you should essentially skip any film that has anything to do with Jean Gray’s <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dark_phoenix">Dark Phoenix</a>.</em> <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wolverine"><em>X-Men Origins: Wolverine</em></a> is admittedly a hard watch to suffer through, but you kinda have to just to appreciate the brilliance of <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/deadpool"><em>Deadpool</em></a> and its sequel, if only for what they did differently with the character. Every film that character is in after <em>Origins </em>highlights why Ryan Reynolds was born to play the “Merc with a Mouth.”</p> <p>Watching in the order of events is the best way to approach things if you don’t want to be confused by the time travel that happens later in the series. That order is: <em>First Class</em>,<em> Days of Future Past</em>,<em> X-Men Origins: Wolverine</em>,<em> X-Men Apocalypse</em>,<em> Dark Phoenix</em>,<em> X-Men</em>,<em> X2</em>,<em> X-Men: The Last Stand</em>,<em> The Wolverine</em>,<em> Deadpool</em>,<em> Deadpool 2</em>,<em> Logan.</em> If you leave off the aforementioned weakest entries (<em>The Last Stand</em>,<em> Apocalypse</em>, <em>Dark Phoenix</em>) you can complete the entire series in one day.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/x-men-9-movie-collection-2017/MMV548CB4B8A8864197929339C95E216EFBE?ele=searchresult&elc=x-men&eli=1&eci=movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discount Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=instant-video&k=x-men&ref=nb_sb_noss_1&url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon,</a> <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/search?minVisible=0&returnUrl=%252Fcontent%252Fmovies%252Fdetails%252FFast-And-Furious-1-4-Collection-Bundle-%252F586570&searchString=x-men" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu,</a> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/collection/cluster?clp=igINCgV4LW1lbhAGGAEgAQ%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljJXqM4&gsr=ChCKAg0KBXgtbWVuEAYYASAB:S:ANO1ljJ4lhE&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>. <em>X-Men: Days of Future</em> <em>Past</em> and <em>Deadpool</em> are streaming on <a href="https://fxnow.fxnetworks.com/movies-and-specials/deadpool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FXNow</a>; <em><span class="title-list-row__row__title">X-Men Origins: Wolverine </span></em><span class="title-list-row__row__title">is available to stream on the <a href="https://www.starz.com/us/en/movies/51216" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Starz app.</a> </span></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/franchise/jurassic_park"><strong>Jurassic Park Franchise</strong></a></h2> <div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PJlmYh27MHg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>In these films, we welcome you to Jurassic Park, a theme park – and eventually various associated islands, mansions, West Coast cities – where dinosaurs have been genetically recreated to walk the Earth alongside humans. Over the course of series we watch as that combination invariably doesn’t work out well for the humans.</p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>10 hours and 1 minute.<u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_park'>Jurassic Park </a><span class='subtle'>(1993)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <span title='Rotten' class='icon tiny rotten'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_world_fallen_kingdom'>Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom </a><span class='subtle'>(2018)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>This was a subject of contentious debate among the RT staff: some thought the <em>Jurassic World</em> part of the franchise is unwatchable, while others had <a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/hear-us-out-jurassic-park-3-is-the-series-standout-because-its-a-full-on-horror-movie/">strong takes</a> on<a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_park_iii"><em> Jurassic Park 3</em> </a>and <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lost_world_jurassic_park"><em>The Lost World</em></a>. As this is only a five-film series so far, we compromised: Watch them all and make your own determinations. Either way, we all agreed that the original <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_park"><em>Jurassic Park</em></a> is a bona fide classic, and if you haven’t seen it, please remedy this injustice as soon as possible. It only takes a day to watch them all. <strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/jurassic-park-collection-2015/MMVC38D2F0561010AC44E9172172A8E4B11D?ele=searchresult&elc=jurassic%20park&eli=0&eci=movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discount Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=instant-video&k=Jurassic%20park&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon,</a> <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/search?minVisible=0&returnUrl=%252Fcontent%252Fmovies%252Fdetails%252FFast-And-Furious-1-4-Collection-Bundle-%252F586570&searchString=Jurassic%2520Park">Vudu</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/search?q=jurassic%20park&c=movies&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>. <em>Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom</em> is streaming on <a href="https://play.maxgo.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXDYPBArDGYm5gQEAAAA5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CinemaxGo.</a></p> <hr /> <h2><strong>Mission Impossible Franchise</strong></h2> <div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ar0xLps7WSY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>Watch secret agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his crew of talented spies as they battle the world’s most dangerous criminals along with the bureaucracy of his own organization, the IMF. The films are based on the 1960s television show.</p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>13 hours and 3 minutes.<u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Fresh' class='icon tiny fresh'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mission_impossible'>Mission: Impossible </a><span class='subtle'>(1996)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mission_impossible_fallout'>Mission: Impossible - Fallout </a><span class='subtle'>(2018)</span> </strong></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>It’s apparent after six films (with a seventh on the way): Tom Cruise r<em>eally</em> likes playing Ethan Hunt. And with every film, Cruise looks to top the jaw-dropping stunts from the last. Still, there is a stark contrast between the first three films and the rest, in regards to quality and scope. Many will tell you the second film, directed by John Woo, and the third, directed by J.J. Abrams, are the weakest of the set, but they’re still thoroughly enjoyable and feature some truly astonishing stunts – so we suggest you watch them all. And thankfully this is not – yes, we’re gonna say it – <em>impossible </em>to do in one or two days. <u></u></p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/mission-impossible-6-movie-collection-2018/MMVF027C28830933F0A4FAE8F4719288631E?ele=searchresult&elc=mission%20im&eli=1&eci=movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discount Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=misssion+imposible&i=instant-video&crid=3VRMD90O9GLF3&sprefix=misss%2Cinstant-video%2C337&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/search?q=mission%20impossible&c=movies&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu, GooglePlay</a>. <i>Mission Impossible: Fallout </i>is streaming on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Impossible-Fallout-Tom-Cruise/dp/B07FSZ9TP7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fallout&qid=1584999657&s=instant-video&sr=1-1&swrs=E9C98941032A465B097F8358C04789D2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Prime</a> and <a href="https://www.hulu.com/movie/mission-impossible-fallout-ce251951-1503-4eee-8149-621c66e2b8c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hulu</a>;<em> Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol </em>and<em> Mission Impossible: Rogue Natio</em>n are streaming on <a href="https://fxnow.fxnetworks.com/movies-and-specials/mission-impossible-rogue-nation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FXNow.</a></p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/james-bond-movies/">James Bond Franchise</a></h2> <div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1tpU-Kt97Rg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>James Bond, MI6 intelligence officer and international playboy, charms women, thwarts terrorist plots, and sips a shaken martini in well-tailored suits. Based on Ian Fleming’s iconic novels.</p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>55 hours and 11 minutes.<u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dr_no'>Dr. No </a><span class='subtle'>(1962)</span> </strong></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <i> </i><span title='Fresh' class='icon tiny fresh'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spectre_2015'>Spectre </a><span class='subtle'>(2015)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch: </strong>For completists, we recommend you start with the Connery films on day one, then do a day of Timothy Dalton, David Niven (the satire <em>Casino Royale </em>from 1967), and George Lazenby’s films, adding one or two of Roger Moore’s. Finish with Moore on day three, then do a full day of Pierce Brosnan for day four, and end the series on day five with Daniel Craig. If that’s a bit too daunting, you can break up the films we suggested for one day across two days instead. If you’re looking for a few to skip, we’d suggest <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/view_to_a_kill"><em>A View to Kill</em></a> and <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/octopussy"><em>Octopussy</em>.</a> We’d also suggest you skip <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/never_say_never_again">Never Say Never Again</a></em>, as it is a shadow of Connery’s older work; <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1014217_moonraker"><em>Moonraker</em></a> is only enjoyable for how laughable it is; and there’s not enough vodka on earth to make <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/world_is_not_enough">The World is Not Enough</a></em> a good time.<em> Quantum of Sola</em>ce is another one you can miss, but at least watch the opening scene – it’s fantastic.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/the-james-bond-collection-2012/MMVAA1B6B32DFCF08461B79CEE92E30162AB?ele=searchresult&elc=james%20bond&eli=0&eci=movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discount Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?crid=31V63KWAS7E8U&i=instant-video&k=james%20bond&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9&sprefix=james%20bon%2Cinstant-video%2C224&url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Itunes,</a> <a href="https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/search?minVisible=0&returnUrl=%252Fcontent%252Fmovies%252Fdetails%252FFast-And-Furious-1-4-Collection-Bundle-%252F586570&searchString=James%2520Bond" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/collection/cluster?clp=mgZPCk0KR21vdmllc19jbHVzdGVyc19kb3JhX2NsdXN0ZXJfZDZjMl9qYW1lc19ib25kX2ZpbG1zX19kNl9qYW1lc19ib25kX2ZpbG1zED8YBA%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljI0RT8&gsr=ClKaBk8KTQpHbW92aWVzX2NsdXN0ZXJzX2RvcmFfY2x1c3Rlcl9kNmMyX2phbWVzX2JvbmRfZmlsbXNfX2Q2X2phbWVzX2JvbmRfZmlsbXMQPxgE:S:ANO1ljJ5QSU&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>.<em> Goldeneye</em>,<em> Tomorrow Never Dies</em>,<em> The World is Not Enough</em>, and<em> Die Another Day</em> are streaming on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/collection/cluster?clp=mgZPCk0KR21vdmllc19jbHVzdGVyc19kb3JhX2NsdXN0ZXJfZDZjMl9qYW1lc19ib25kX2ZpbG1zX19kNl9qYW1lc19ib25kX2ZpbG1zED8YBA%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljI0RT8&gsr=ClKaBk8KTQpHbW92aWVzX2NsdXN0ZXJzX2RvcmFfY2x1c3Rlcl9kNmMyX2phbWVzX2JvbmRfZmlsbXNfX2Q2X2phbWVzX2JvbmRfZmlsbXMQPxgE:S:ANO1ljJ5QSU&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Netflix</a>; <em>Quantum of Solace </em>and<em> Casino Royale</em> (1967) are streaming on <a href="https://play.hbonow.com/search" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HBONow</a>.</p> <hr /> <h2><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=star+trek+rotten+tomatoes&oq=star+trek+rotten+tomatoes&aqs=chrome..69i57j0j69i65j69i61j69i60j69i61.4286j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">Star Trek Franchise</a></h2> <div class="youtube-container"><iframe width="100%" height="auto" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e7X01_j_oDA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p><strong>What is it: </strong>These are the stories of the USS Enterprise, crafted for the silver screen. Watch Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and later Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) as they lead their crews to the furthest reaches of the universe on a peacekeeping mission to discover new worlds. The films are based on the <em>Star Trek</em> television series and its subsequent spin-offs.</p> <p><strong>How many hours: </strong>25 hours and 17 minutes.<u></u></p> <p><strong>Starts with: <span title='Rotten' class='icon tiny rotten'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_the_motion_picture'>Star Trek: The Motion Picture </a><span class='subtle'>(1979)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Ends with: <span title='Certified Fresh' class='icon tiny certified'></span> <a href='https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_beyond'>Star Trek Beyond </a><span class='subtle'>(2016)</span> </strong><u></u></p> <p><strong>Best way to watch:</strong> At the risk of angering the original series Trekkies, the first film – <em>Star Trek: The Motion Picture – </em>is simply not very good (it’s 42% on the Tomatometer). The same can be said of <em>The Final Frontier.</em> When we shift into The Next Generation part of the franchise, the series starts off strong but fizzles with <em>Star Trek: Nemesis.</em> We suggest you should skip those four. When you start the reboot franchise, some would advise you to skip <em><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_into_darkness">Star Trek: Into</a><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_into_darkness"> Darkness</a></em>,<em> </em>which was much maligned by the fandom but which we say is worth seeing for Benedict Cumberbatch, if nothing else. As far as ordering your binge, watching the series as the films were released is the way to go. Begin with the first set of films featuring the original series characters, followed by the films centering on the cast of <em>The Next Generation</em>, and finish with the reboot films that started in 2009. If you are skipping films following our advice, the new order is original series (<em>The Wrath of Khan</em>,<em> Search for Spock</em>,<em> The Voyage Home</em>, <em>Undiscovered Country</em>), followed by the Next Generation films (<em>Generations</em>,<em> First Contact</em>,<em> Insurrection</em>), and finishing with the 2009 reboot films (<em>Star Trek</em>,<em> Into Darkness</em>,<em> Beyond</em>).</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong><a href="https://www.fandangonow.com/details/bundle/star-trek-the-motion-picture-trilogy-ii-iii-iv-2016/MMV92535955F87C3A088A551411568F3A7BE?ele=searchresult&elc=star%20trek&eli=1&eci=movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FandangoNOW</a> (Discount Bundle), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=instant-video&k=star%20trek&ref=nb_sb_noss_1&url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes,</a> <a href="https://www.apple.com/itunes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vudu,</a> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/movies/collection/cluster?clp=igIRCglzdGFyIHRyZWsQBhgBIAE%3D:S:ANO1ljKKPak&gsr=ChSKAhEKCXN0YXIgdHJlaxAGGAEgAQ%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljKgAmc&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GooglePlay</a>. <em>Star Treks </em>1-6,<em> First Contact</em>,<em> Insurrection</em>, and<em> Generations </em>are streaming <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=instant-video&k=star%20trek&ref=nb_sb_noss_1&url=search-alias%3Dinstant-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a>; <em>Star Trek: Into Darkness </em>is streaming on <a href="https://fxnow.fxnetworks.com/movies-and-specials/star-trek-into-darkness" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FXnow</a>; and <em>Star Trek Nemesis</em>,<em> First Contact</em>,<em> Generations </em>are streaming on <a href="https://www.crackle.com/movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Crackle.</a></p> <hr /> 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