Avengers: Endgame

"Avengers: Endgame" was the culmination of 21 films spanning 11 years but Marvel Cinematic Universe will continue on for years to come. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)

With social distancing and self-quarantining becoming the new normal for the foreseeable future, now is as good a time as any to binge some movie franchises — the longer the better.

With that in mind, I’ve decided to look at franchises with six or more entries to maximize the bingeing potential. I’m also looking for consistency for the entire series, although one or two entries being lesser in an otherwise solid collection of films is acceptable.

Star Wars

The original "Star Wars" was released in 1977 and its popularity changed the movie industry moving forward. (COURTESY OF LUCASFILMS)

Sharknado 2

Ian Ziering in "Sharknado 2: The Second One." (COURTESY OF SYFY)

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Tom Cruise remains unbeatable as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," the sixth installment in the action franchise based on the popular 1960s-70s TV series. (COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT)

Thor: Ragnarok

"Thor: Ragnarok" director Taika Waititi embraced a more playful tone and colorful aesthetic than the previous entries in the "Thor" franchise. (COURTESY OF MARVEL STUDIOS)

Clerks

Kevin Smith's debut film "Clerks" gave a voice to slackers everywhere. (COURTESY OF MIRAMAX)

Goldfinger-Aston Martin

James Bond (Sean Connery) leans against an 1964 Aston Martin DB5 in "Goldfinger." (COURTESY OF EON PRODUCTIONS)

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