Top 10 80s-90s Movie Franchises to Watch Over a Long Weekend

When planning a movie marathon for a long weekend, there is nothing better than a classic franchise. The 80s and 90s were golden decades for blockbuster franchises that continue to captivate audiences today. Here’s a list of the top 10 movie franchises from those decades that will keep you entertained all weekend long.

1. Star Wars (Original Trilogy)

• Movies: A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983)
• Why Watch: This legendary space opera, created by George Lucas, revolutionized special effects and storytelling in cinema. Follow Luke Skywalker’s journey from farm boy to Jedi Knight as he battles the evil Empire and its dark enforcer, Darth Vader.

2. Indiana Jones

• Movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989), The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
• Why Watch: Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford, this franchise delivers nonstop adventure, exotic locations, and thrilling action as archaeologist Indiana Jones takes on Nazis, cults, and Soviet agents.

3. Back to the Future

• Movies: Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part…