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The 20 best movie sagas to watch today!

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Published: May 28, 2024

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Although choosing the “best sagas” is subjective and depends on individual taste, some works have established themselves as milestones in the history of cinema, winning over fans and critics all over the world. In this article, we'll embark on a journey through the 20 best movie sagas of all time, exploring their characteristics, stories and the impact they've had on popular culture.

1.The Lord of the Rings:

The grandiose trilogy based on the work of J.R.R. Tolkien transports us to Middle-earth, where Frodo Baggins and his companions embark on a mission to destroy the One Ring and defeat the evil Sauron. Stunning visuals, epic battles, and an exciting narrative solidified the saga as a benchmark in the fantasy genre.

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

2. Star Wars:

A space odyssey that has become a global cultural phenomenon. In a galaxy far, far away, Luke Skywalker discovers his Force powers and joins the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Spaceships, lightsabers, and iconic characters like Darth Vader and Yoda have won the hearts of millions.

  • Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

  • Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

  • Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

  • Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

  • Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

  • Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

  • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)

  • Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

  • Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

3. Harry Potter:

Follow the journey of the orphan Harry Potter, who discovers he is a wizard and enters Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Alongside Hermione and Ron, he faces the Dark Lord Voldemort and fights to protect the wizarding world. Spells, fantastic creatures, and the eternal battle between good and evil have enchanted children and adults alike.

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

4. Indiana Jones:

The adventures of the adventurous archaeologist have marked an era with action, humor, and suspense. In the films, Indy searches for historical artifacts while facing villains and dangers around the world. The iconic hat, whip, and catchphrases like "Why so serious?" have made Indiana Jones a legendary character.

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

  • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

5. Mad Max:

A post-apocalyptic saga that explores the struggle for survival in a devastated world. Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson and Tom Hardy) wanders the desert in search of justice and redemption. Frantic action, brutal visuals, and scathing social commentary have made Mad Max a cult classic of the genre.

  • Mad Max (1979)

  • Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

  • Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

  • Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

  • Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga (2024)

6. Back to the Future:

Marty McFly accidentally travels back in time to 1955 with Dr. Emmett Brown's machine. To get back to the present and secure the future, Marty has to make his parents fall in love. DeLorean, time paradoxes and endearing characters have conquered generations.

  • Back to the Future (1985)

  • Back to the Future Part II (1989)

  • Back to the Future Part III (1990)

7. X-Men:

Dive into the world of mutants, beings with extraordinary abilities ostracized by society. Professor X leads the X-Men, fighting for peaceful coexistence, while Magneto defends mutant domination. Action, complex characters and social commentary make this saga a superhero gem.

  • X-Men (2000)

  • X2: X-Men United (2003)

  • X-Men: The Final Showdown (2006)

  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

  • X-Men: First Class (2011)

  • X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

8.Alien:

This sci-fi horror saga follows the crew of a commercial spaceship encountering a deadly extraterrestrial creature. The series explores themes of isolation, corporate greed, and the fear of the unknown.

  • Alien (1979)

  • Aliens (1986)

  • Alien 3 (1992)

  • Alien: Resurrection (1997)

  • Prometheus (2012)

  • Alien: Covenant (2017)

9.Pirates of the Caribbean:

The Pirates of the Caribbean saga sails the seas of historical fiction and fantasy, taking us aboard the ship Black Pearl with the crew of Captain Jack Sparrow. Between epic battles, the search for legendary treasures and encounters with ancient curses, the saga explores themes such as freedom, loyalty, the value of friendship and the fight against greed.

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Deathly Hallows (2006)

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Sailing in Mysterious Waters (2011)

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge (2017)

10.Jurassic Park

The Jurassic Park saga takes audiences to a remote island where tycoon John Hammond realizes his dream of bringing dinosaurs back to life through DNA cloning. What begins as a promising theme park turns into chaos and terror when the prehistoric creatures get out of control.

  • Jurassic Park: Dinosaur Park (1993)

  • The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

  • Jurassic Park III (2001)

  • Jurassic World: The World of Dinosaurs (2015)

  • Jurassic World: Kingdom Threatened (2018)

  • Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)

11.The Godfather:

Based on the acclaimed novel by Mario Puzo, the “Godfather” trilogy stands out as one of the most revered film sagas in the history of cinema. The story follows the trajectory of the Corleone mafia family, made up of Italian immigrants who control various criminal businesses in the United States. Under the masterful direction of Francis Ford Coppola, the first two films in the saga won the Oscar for Best Picture and established themselves as unparalleled references in the crime genre.

  • The Godfather (1972)

  • The Godfather II (1974)

  • The Godfather III (1990)

12.The Hunger Games:

Based on the dystopian book series by author Suzanne Collins, the Hunger Games movie saga is guaranteed fun for those who like action, adventure and a strong female protagonist. Throughout the story, we follow the journey of Katniss Everdeen, a young woman who ends up taking part in a macabre television program where the participants must kill themselves in order to win.

  • The Hunger Games (2012)

  • The Hunger Games: On Fire (2013)

  • The Hunger Games: Hope - Part 1 (2014)

  • The Hunger Games: Hope - Part 2 (2015)

  • The Hunger Games: The Song of the Birds and the Snakes (2024)

13.Scream:

The slasher horror film “Panic” became a true global sensation when it was released in 1996 and it wasn't long before its sequels hit theaters in the years that followed. The franchise has a revolutionary script that makes numerous references to other very famous horror films and, over time, has started to make references to itself. It currently has a total of six titles that guarantee good scares and good fun!

  • Panic (1996)

  • Panic 2 (1997)

  • Panic 3 (2000)

  • Panic 4 (2011)

  • Panic 5 (2022)

  • Panic 6 (2023)

14.Toy Story:

The billion-dollar animated franchise Toy Story, created by Pixar Studios in the mid-1990s, revolutionized animated cinema. With the charming premise that our toys come to life and become conscious when we're not around, the films captured the imagination of children and adults alike. With clever scripts, lots of action and a dose of sentimentality, Toy Story continues to enchant audiences. All four films in the series are currently available on Disney+.

  • Toy Story - A World of Adventures (1995)

  • Toy Story 2 (1999)

  • Toy Story 3 (2010)

  • Toy Story 4 (2019)

15.Mission Impossible:

If you like a good spy and crime story, the Mission Impossible movie series might be the perfect option for you to marathon today. The films are mainly produced by and star Tom Cruise, who over the years has developed the stories of the iconic Etan Hunt, an agent of the Mission Impossible Company.

  • Mission Impossible (1996)

  • Mission Impossible 2 (2000)

  • Mission Impossible 3 (2006)

  • Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

  • Mission Impossible - Fallout (2018)

  • Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)

  • Mission Impossible 7: Settlement of Accounts Part 1 (2023)

16.John Wick

Starring Keanu Reeves, the “John Wick” saga tells the story of a retired assassin who returns to work in search of revenge and redemption. For those who love electrifying action scenes, the saga is a must-see! Filled with mind-blowing special effects and a dazzling performance by Reeves, the John Wick saga has already established itself as one of the best in the history of contemporary cinema.

  • John Wick - Back in the Game (2014)

  • John Wick 2: A New Day to Kill (2017)

  • John Wick 3: Parabellum (2019)

  • John Wick 4: Baba Yaga (2023)

17.Marvel Universe:

You probably won't be able to marathon all the films in the Marvel universe in a single weekend, but it's always good to revisit the classics. There's no shortage of action and adventure in this universe. The company's main heroes have been developed over the years and have won global acclaim since their first releases.

  • Iron Man (2008)

  • The Incredible Hulk (2008)

  • Iron Man 2 (2010)

  • Thor (2011)

  • Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

  • The Avengers (2012)

  • Iron Man 3 (2013)

  • Thor: The Dark World (2013)

  • Captain America 2 - The Winter Soldier (2014)

  • Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

  • Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

  • Ant-Man (2015)

  • Captain America: Civil War (2016)

  • Doctor Strange (2016)

  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

  • Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

  • Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

  • Black Panther (2018)

  • Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

  • Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

  • Captain Marvel (2019)

  • Avengers: Endgame (2019)

  • Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

  • Black Widow (2021)

  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

  • Eternals (2021)

  • Spider-Man: No Turning Back (2021)

  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

  • Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

  • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

18.Spider-Man

One of the most acclaimed characters created by Stan Lee is undoubtedly Spider-Man. From comic books to dozens of adaptations for different formats and media, this superhero's stories have won over millions of people around the world. Below we've listed the main recent Spider-Man films for you to marathon today!

  • Spider-Man (2002)

  • Spider-Man 2 (2004)

  • Spider-Man 3 (2007)

  • The Spectacular Spider-Man (2012)

  • The Spectacular Spider-Man 2 (2014)

  • Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

  • Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

  • Spider-Man: Homecoming (2021)

19.Hannibal Lecter

One of the best-known horror characters in the history of cinema, Hannibal Lecter had already appeared in the 1986 film “Manhunter”. However, the character became even more famous when he was played by Anthony Hopkins for the first time in The Silence of the Lambs. The four subsequent films are a great choice for those who love to binge-watch horror and suspense series.

  • The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

  • Hannibal (2001)

  • Red Dragon (2002)

  • Hannibal - Origin of Evil (2007)

20.The Matrix

Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski revolutionized science fiction films when they released the first film in the Matrix series at the end of the 1990s. With a series of revolutionary visual effects, The Matrix has become a benchmark when it comes to cinematic innovation. In this universe, we follow Neo, a man predestined to save the world who discovers that we all live in a virtual reality.

The Matrix (1999)

Matrix: Reloaded (2003)

Matrix: Revolution (2003)

Matrix: Resurrections (2021)

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