Star Wars Marathon Calculator
Choose trilogies, set daily viewing time, and discover how many days it takes to finish your trip to a galaxy far, far away.
Every live-action feature released theatrically
Plan for binge days (4–8 hours) or moderate sessions.
1× keeps the force strong; faster speeds compress your marathon.
Marathon Stats
Total runtime
24 h 53 min
24.9 hours at 1× speed
Daily viewing plan
240 min/day
Adjust to binge more or less
Finish in
6.2 days
Complete by December 2, 2025
How to Use This Calculator
Pick your saga scope
Select a trilogy or the entire cinematic universe. Update runtimes with animated series if your watchlist extends to The Clone Wars.
Set a realistic daily dose
Balance work, sleep, and lightsaber practice. Marathoners often watch 4–6 hours daily; casual fans might stretch over a week or two.
Plan themed evenings
Serve themed snacks (blue milk, rations), queue John Williams scores, and invite fellow Jedi via watch party.
Formula
Adjusted Runtime = Total Minutes ÷ Playback Speed
Viewing Days = Adjusted Runtime ÷ Daily Minutes
Completion Date = Today + Viewing Days
Example: Full saga (25+ hours). At 240 min/day and 1× speed → 6.3 days to finish.
Marathon Tips
Every marathon needs creature comforts. Set up mission briefings (recaps), keep hydration droids handy, and take hyperspace stretches between films.
- Alternate between trilogies to compare character arcs (e.g., I–III, IV–VI, VII–IX).
- Break after big battles (Yavin, Hoth, Scarif) to debate strategy with your crew.
- Use companion podcasts or YouTube essays for commentary between movies.
- Rate each film or note favorite quotes to remember your journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I watch in release or chronological order?
Release order preserves plot twists; chronological order smooths narrative arcs. Choose your own path!
How do animated series fit in?
Add custom minutes for The Clone Wars, Rebels, or Bad Batch. They add dozens of hours for die-hard fans.
Can I include Disney+ shows?
Absolutely—calculate each season’s runtime and add to daily minutes. Shows like The Mandalorian range 5–6 hours per season.
How do I avoid fatigue?
Schedule rest days, mix in lighter anthology films, and don’t forget to sleep—this isn’t a Sith trial of endurance.