Best Franchise Movies

Best Franchise Movies on 123movies brings the heavy hitters — iconic sagas, back-to-back blockbusters, and universes you can live in for days. Franchise movies in this category deliver the sequels, reboots, and epic arcs that keep fans coming back. Whether you’re catching up or starting fresh, these titles go big, stay loud, and hit on every rewatch. Dive into the worlds you love — only on 123movies.

John Wick John Wick 7.5 1h 41min
John Wick
IMDb: 7.5
1h 41min

In this action-packed thriller directed by Chad Stahelski, Keanu Reeves stars as a retired hitman who is drawn back into the criminal underworld he left behind. The film follows his…

The Avengers The Avengers 8.0 2h 23min
The Avengers
IMDb: 8
2h 23min

In this 2012 superhero ensemble film, Earth’s mightiest heroes are brought together to face a global threat orchestrated by the villainous Loki. The team, consisting of iconic characters like Iron…

The Hunger Games The Hunger Games 7.2 2h 22min
The Hunger Games
IMDb: 7.2
2h 22min

Set in a dystopian future, this film follows the story of a young girl named Katniss Everdeen, portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence, who volunteers to take her sister’s place in a…

Thor Thor 7.0 1h 55min
Thor
IMDb: 7
1h 55min

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, this 2011 film introduces audiences to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s take on the Norse god of thunder. The story follows the titular character, played by Chris…

Despicable Me Despicable Me 7.6 1h 35min
Despicable Me
IMDb: 7.6
1h 35min

In this animated comedy, a supervillain named Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, hatches a plan to steal the moon, only to find his life turned upside down by three orphaned…

Iron Man Iron Man 7.9 2h 6min
Iron Man
IMDb: 7.9
2h 6min

In this 2008 film directed by Jon Favreau, a wealthy industrialist and genius inventor is captured by terrorists and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he creates a high-tech…

Transformers Transformers 7.1 2h 24min
Transformers
IMDb: 7.1
2h 24min

In this 2007 action-packed film directed by Michael Bay, the story follows a young man named Sam Witwicky, played by Shia LaBeouf, who becomes embroiled in a war between two…

Batman Begins Batman Begins 8.2 2h 20min
Batman Begins
IMDb: 8.2
2h 20min

In this 2005 film, audiences are introduced to the origins of the iconic superhero as he transforms from a troubled heir into a masked vigilante. The narrative delves into the…

Saw I Saw I 7.6 1h 43min
Saw I
IMDb: 7.6
1h 43min

In this intense psychological thriller directed by James Wan, two men find themselves trapped in a dilapidated bathroom, each with a chain around their ankle. As they struggle to piece…

Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl 8.1 2h 23min
Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl
IMDb: 8.1
2h 23min

In this swashbuckling adventure directed by Gore Verbinski, audiences are introduced to the charismatic and eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, who embarks on a quest to reclaim…

Spider Man Spider Man 7.4 2h 1min
Spider Man
IMDb: 7.4
2h 1min

In this 2002 superhero film, a high school student named Peter Parker, played by Tobey Maguire, gains extraordinary abilities after being bitten by a genetically modified spider. As he learns…

Resident Evil Resident Evil 6.6 1h 40min
Resident Evil
IMDb: 6.6
1h 40min

In this 2002 action-horror film, a viral outbreak in a secret underground facility leads to a deadly confrontation between a group of commandos and the undead. The story follows Alice,…

Ice Age Ice Age 7.5 1h 21min
Ice Age
IMDb: 7.5
1h 21min

Set during the prehistoric ice age, this animated adventure follows a woolly mammoth named Manny, a sloth named Sid, and a saber-toothed tiger named Diego as they embark on a…

The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring 8.9 2h 58min
The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring
IMDb: 8.9
2h 58min

In a richly crafted fantasy world, a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous journey to destroy a powerful ring that threatens the very fabric of Middle-earth. Accompanied…

Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone 7.7 2h 32min
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
IMDb: 7.7
2h 32min

In this enchanting tale, a young boy discovers his true identity as a wizard on his eleventh birthday and is whisked away to a magical school where he learns about…

The Fast and the Furious The Fast and the Furious 6.8 1h 46min
The Fast and the Furious
IMDb: 6.8
1h 46min

In this high-octane action film directed by Rob Cohen, the story follows an undercover cop, Brian O’Conner, played by Paul Walker, who is tasked with infiltrating the world of illegal…

X-Men X-Men 7.3 1h 44min
X-Men
IMDb: 7.3
1h 44min

In a world where mutants with extraordinary abilities exist, tensions rise between those who seek to integrate with humanity and those who wish to dominate it. The story follows the…

Scary Movie Scary Movie 6.3 1h 28min
Scary Movie
IMDb: 6.3
1h 28min

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, this 2000 comedy horror film parodies popular slasher movies of the 1990s, particularly “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” The plot follows…

Scream Scream 7.4 1h 51min
Scream
IMDb: 7.4
1h 51min

In this iconic 1996 horror film, a small town is terrorized by a mysterious masked killer who targets high school students. The story follows Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell,…

Mission Impossible Mission Impossible 7.2 1h 50min
Mission Impossible
IMDb: 7.2
1h 50min

In this thrilling espionage film directed by Brian De Palma, Tom Cruise stars as Ethan Hunt, a secret agent framed for the deaths of his team members during a botched…

Toy Story Toy Story 8.3 1h 21min
Toy Story
IMDb: 8.3
1h 21min

Directed by John Lasseter, this groundbreaking animated film follows the adventures of a group of toys that come to life when humans aren’t around. The story centers on the rivalry…

Jurassic Park Jurassic Park 8.2 2h 7min
Jurassic Park
IMDb: 8.2
2h 7min

In this thrilling adventure directed by Steven Spielberg, a group of experts and two children are invited to a remote island theme park where dinosaurs have been brought back to…

Die Hard Die Hard 8.2 2h 12min
Die Hard
IMDb: 8.2
2h 12min

In this action-packed thriller directed by John McTiernan, a New York City police officer, played by Bruce Willis, finds himself in a high-stakes hostage situation during a Christmas party at…

A Nightmare on Elm Street A Nightmare on Elm Street 7.4 1h 31min
A Nightmare on Elm Street
IMDb: 7.4
1h 31min

In this 1984 horror classic, a group of teenagers is terrorized by a mysterious figure who haunts their dreams, leading to deadly consequences in the real world. The film stars…

The Terminator The Terminator 8.1 1h 47min
The Terminator
IMDb: 8.1
1h 47min

In a dystopian future, a relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to eliminate a woman whose unborn son is destined to lead a resistance against the machines. This…

Raiders of the Lost Ark Raiders of the Lost Ark 8.4 1h 55min
Raiders of the Lost Ark
IMDb: 8.4
1h 55min

In this thrilling adventure set in the 1930s, an intrepid archaeologist named Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, embarks on a quest to locate the biblical Ark of the Covenant…

Friday The 13th Friday The 13th 6.4 1h 35min
Friday The 13th
IMDb: 6.4
1h 35min

In this iconic 1980 slasher film directed by Sean S. Cunningham, a group of camp counselors at Camp Crystal Lake find themselves being stalked by an unseen assailant. As they…

Star Trek: The Motion Picture Star Trek: The Motion Picture 6.4 2h 23min
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
IMDb: 6.4
2h 23min

When a destructive space entity is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral Kirk resumes command of the Starship Enterprise in order to intercept, examine, and hopefully stop it.

Alien Alien 8.5 1h 57min
Alien
IMDb: 8.5
1h 57min

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of…

Halloween Halloween 7.7 1h 31min
Halloween
IMDb: 7.7
1h 31min

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope 8.6 2h 1min
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
IMDb: 8.6
2h 1min

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team…

Rocky Rocky 8.1 2min
Rocky
IMDb: 8.1
2min

When world heavyweight boxing champion, Apollo Creed wants to give an unknown fighter a shot at the title as a publicity stunt, his handlers choose palooka Rocky Balboa, an uneducated…

The Godfather The Godfather 9.2 2h 55min
The Godfather
IMDb: 9.2
2h 55min

Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his…

Planet of the Apes Planet of the Apes 8.0 1h 52min
Planet of the Apes
IMDb: 8
1h 52min

In this iconic science fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, a group of astronauts, led by Charlton Heston, crash-lands on a mysterious planet where intelligent apes dominate a primitive…

The Pink Panther The Pink Panther 7.0 1h 55min
The Pink Panther
IMDb: 7
1h 55min

In this classic 1963 comedy, the bumbling yet endearing Inspector Jacques Clouseau, played by Peter Sellers, is on a mission to catch a notorious jewel thief known as “The Phantom.”…

Dr. No Dr. No 7.2 1h 50min
Dr. No
IMDb: 7.2
1h 50min

In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.