Blockbusters Trivia

100+ Best Blockbusters Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: April 28th, 2025

Discover the ultimate blockbuster trivia collection and challenge your movie knowledge with questions about famous actors, directors, and iconic films. Are you ready to become the ultimate film buff?

General Blockbusters Trivia

Question: Who sprinkled some pop star magic as the voice of Smurfette in 2013’s 'The Smurfs 2'?

Answer: Katy Perry

Question: Which legendary director sent Matt Damon on a wild solo trip to Mars in 'The Martian'?

Answer: Ridley Scott

Question: Who suited up one more time to charm the world as Tony Stark in 'Iron Man 3'?

Answer: Robert Downey, Jr.

Question: Which movie had Johnny Depp riding horses and fighting crime in 2013 — mask and all?

Answer: The Lone Ranger

Question: Which serious biopic had Christian Bale trading Batman’s cape for Wall Street chaos in 2015?

Answer: The Big Short

Question: Which foul-mouthed teddy bear couldn't keep it PG even in his second movie adventure?

Answer: Ted

Question: Amy Poehler threw sisterly shade and epic parties in which 2015 comedy film?

Answer: Sisters

Question: Jack Black got spooked (and made us laugh) in which 2015 kids' movie filled with monsters and mayhem?

Answer: Goosebumps

Question: Which film, starring Mark Ruffalo and Michael Keaton, dug deep into real-life investigative journalism and won big awards?

Answer: Spotlight

Question: Which 2015 movie had Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan causing a whole lot of blushes worldwide?

Answer: Fifty Shades of Grey

Question: Which charming A-lister floated through outer space drama in the 2013 blockbuster 'Gravity'?

Answer: George Clooney

Question: Who was the fierce, bow-wielding heroine that made "Girl on Fire" not just a song, but a movie mood in 'Catching Fire'?

Answer: Jennifer Lawrence

Blockbuster Titles & Directors Trivia

Question: Which neon-lit city sets the intense stage for Ryan Gosling’s broody stares in 'Only God Forgives'?

Answer: Bangkok

Question: Who brought hobbits, dragons, and epic New Zealand scenery back to the big screen in 'The Desolation of Smaug'?

Answer: Peter Jackson

Question: What was the adrenaline-pumping subtitle of the 2015 'Mission: Impossible' adventure that made us all hold our breath?

Answer: Rogue Nation

Question: 'The Great Gatsby' gave us glitz, glam... and heartbreak — but who wrote the classic book behind it all?

Answer: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Question: Who took the helm and relaunched the galaxy far, far away with 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'?

Answer: J.J. Abrams

Question: Which 2013 film saw grandpa going wild, pranking the world one awkward moment at a time?

Answer: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Question: If Jersey Shore and heartfelt moments had a movie baby, it would be this 2013 rom-com starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Name it!

Answer: Don Jon

Question: Before sharks became memes, Ron Howard told the epic true story that inspired which legendary novel?

Answer: Moby Dick

Question: Which rap group had their rise to fame immortalized on screen by director F. Gary Gray in 2015?

Answer: NWA

Question: Quentin Tarantino rounded up bounty hunters, blizzards, and betrayal in which bloody 2015 epic?

Answer: The Hateful Eight

Question: Fill in the blank for Spielberg’s 2015 Cold War thriller: 'Bridge of __________'. (Hint: It’s not “Bridge of Doom.”)

Answer: Spies

Question: Which stylish 2013 con-artist flick paired up Batman, Rocket Raccoon, and Lois Lane for a glamorous hustle?

Answer: American Hustle

Question: Which director assembled Earth's sassiest heroes in the 2015 blockbuster 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'?

Answer: Joss Whedon

Question: Throwback time! What year did the sweeping romance 'Doctor Zhivago' melt hearts worldwide?

Answer: 1965

Actors & Actresses Trivia

Question: Who gave us the most charmingly sinister version of Blofeld in 2015’s James Bond flick 'Spectre'?

Answer: Christoph Waltz

Question: Which snarky teen icon did Ellen Page bring to life, orange Tic Tacs and all?

Answer: Juno

Question: Which musical comedy had Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson belting their way back onto our playlists in 2015?

Answer: Pitch Perfect

Question: Carey Mulligan took us back to heartbreak and hayfields in which 2015 classic tale turned movie?

Answer: Far from the Madding Crowd

Question: Which tech visionary got the full movie treatment from director Danny Boyle and Michael Fassbender in 2015?

Answer: Steve Jobs

Question: Who played the ultimate icy and terrifying movie mom in 2013’s 'Only God Forgives'?

Answer: Kristin Scott Thomas

Question: Which 2015 thriller paired Emma Watson with Ethan Hawke for a seriously creepy mind-bender?

Answer: Regression

Question: In a world of magic, curses, and Southern gothic drama, who did Alice Englert bring to life in 'Beautiful Creatures'?

Answer: Lena

Question: Which funny guy voiced the lovable villain-turned-dad Felonius Gru in 'Despicable Me 2'? (Banana!)

Answer: Steve Carell

Question: Who picked up the hammer once again to save the realms in 'Thor: The Dark World'?

Answer: Chris Hemsworth

Question: Which festive 2015 flick reunited Diane Keaton and John Goodman for a Christmas family disaster (with love)?

Answer: Coopers

Question: Which film had Jesse Eisenberg playing the most awkward stoner-turned-secret-agent in 2015?

Answer: American Ultra

Question: Which 2015 buddy comedy had Will Ferrell trying (and mostly failing) to get "street" tough?

Answer: Get Hard

Question: Which buff heartthrob returned to the stage — and to our hearts — as Magic Mike in the XXL sequel?

Answer: Magic Mike

Question: Which superhero face lent his voice to a prehistoric family man in 'The Croods'?

Answer: Ryan Reynolds

Question: Who laced up the gloves and gave an emotional knockout performance as Billy Hope in 'Southpaw'?

Answer: Jake Gyllenhaal

Blockbuster Release Dates Trivia

Question: In what year did 'The Twilight Zone' first start bending minds on TV screens?

Answer: 1959

Question: Selena Gomez hit the gas (and our adrenaline) in 'Getaway' — but what year did it speed into theaters?

Answer: 2013

Question: When did America first fall in love with Lucy — and her hilarious chocolate factory antics?

Answer: 1951

Question: Which 2013 blockbuster unleashed Brad Pitt versus zombies with the epic title 'World War Z'?

Answer: World War Z

Question: Arnie said "I'll be back" — again — in 2015! What twisty title did the new Terminator film have?

Answer: Genisys

Question: Which 2013 X-Men flick saw Wolverine sharpening his claws solo-style in Japan?

Answer: The Wolverine

Question: Which horror reboot slashed its way onto screens in January 2013?

Answer: Texas Chainsaw 3D

Question: How many gears were revved up for the 2013 release of 'Fast and Furious'? (Hint: it's a high number!)

Answer: 6

Question: Which 1991 Keanu Reeves classic caught a gnarly wave into a 2015 remake?

Answer: Point Break

Question: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, and Michael Keaton gave voices to tiny yellow chaos in which 2015 animated hit?

Answer: Minions

Question: Which turbo-charged 'Fast & Furious' instalment raced into cinemas in 2015?

Answer: 7

Question: Which director, known for slinging webs with Spider-Man, brought us 'Oz the Great and Powerful' in 2013?

Answer: Sam Raimi

Question: Which 1993 dinosaur classic roared back onto screens — this time in 3D — in 2013?

Answer: Jurassic Park

Question: In 'After Earth', which famous actor’s son faced alien dangers and lots of parental advice?

Answer: Will Smith

Question: What year did Ron Burgundy and his news team storm cinemas again in 'Anchorman 2'?

Answer: 2013

Question: John Boulting’s adaptation of the dark seaside crime story 'Brighton Rock' came out in which year?

Answer: 1947

Question: Which year did Disney make the ultimate power move by buying Pixar (and basically winning animation forever)?

Answer: 2006

Question: In 2007, which iconic Disney film celebrated 70 years of whistling dwarves and apple-related drama?

Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Question: In what year did Alfred Hitchcock’s 'The Birds' convince a generation to fear seagulls forever?

Answer: 1963

Question: Kenneth Branagh worked his magic to bring which glass-slippered princess back in 2015?

Answer: Cinderella

Question: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes returned for round two — but what year did 'The Avengers' sequel assemble?

Answer: 2015

Question: When did Harry, Ron, and Hermione first cast spells (and break box office records) in the U.S.?

Answer: 2001

Question: Which year saw Steve McQueen making car chases look impossibly cool in 'Bullitt'?

Answer: 1968

Question: When did Barbra Streisand snag an Oscar for Funny Girl — proving you really can be "the greatest star"?

Answer: 1968

Question: In what year did Anne Hathaway get crowned royalty (sort of) in 'The Princess Diaries 2'?

Answer: 2004

Question: What year did David Lean’s sweeping epic 'Doctor Zhivago' first hit theaters and tug at everyone's heartstrings?

Answer: 1965

Question: In which year did Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet wipe memories and wreck hearts in 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'?

Answer: 2004

Question: In what year did Bette Davis give one final legendary performance in 'The Wicked Stepmother'?

Answer: 1989

Question: When did America’s Sweetheart Julia Roberts celebrate hitting fabulous 40?

Answer: 2007

Question: When did Jason Bourne first start forgetting who he was — and thrilling audiences everywhere?

Answer: 2002

Question: What disco-fueled movie had John Travolta dancing through the streets (and our hearts)?

Answer: 1977

Question: When did the Academy Awards first hit the small screen — still black and white, but pure Hollywood gold?

Answer: 1953

Question: Which year did Tatum O’Neal become the youngest-ever Oscar winner with 'Paper Moon'?

Answer: 1973

Miscellaneous Blockbusters Trivia

Question: What code number does Edgar Briggs rock in The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs? (Hint: It's not 007!)

Answer: OO14

Question: Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Toni Collette all share what iconic birth year — making 70s babies look seriously cool?

Answer: 1972

Question: Which century had pirates swashbuckling, sword-fighting, and eyeliner-wearing like it's nobody’s business in Pirates of the Caribbean?

Answer: 18th

Question: In Pacific Rim (2013), Earth wasn't battling aliens — it was getting stomped by what monstrous invaders?

Answer: Kaijus

Question: What’s the name of Gru’s nosy, love-pushing neighbor who made matchmaking way too awkward in Despicable Me 2?

Answer: Jillian

Question: Katniss may be on fire, but which humble district did she call home in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire?

Answer: 12

Question: Who lent her voice (and some serious big-sister vibes) to Anna in Disney’s frosty smash hit Frozen?

Answer: Kristen Bell

Question: Who suited up in a pink suit (just kidding) to play Jay Gatsby in the dazzling 2013 version of The Great Gatsby?

Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio

Question: Which actor wrangled raptors and melted hearts playing Owen in 2015’s Jurassic World?

Answer: Chris Pratt

Question: Who defied gravity (literally) to star in the intense space drama Gravity?

Answer: Sandra Bullock

Question: Which fierce actress brought a crossbow and serious attitude to the role of Gretel in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?

Answer: Gemma Arterton

Question: Which movie reunited Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence for another round of cinematic magic in 2015?

Answer: Joy

Question: Which funny guy put on a shrinking suit to steal the show (and a lot of laughs) as Ant-Man in 2015?

Answer: Paul Rudd

Question: Who stepped into hobbit-sized shoes to play Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?

Answer: Martin Freeman

Question: Which actor magically floated into the role of Oz in 2013’s Oz the Great and Powerful?

Answer: James Franco

Question: Tom Hardy swapped his Bane mask for desert dust in 2015 — reviving which post-apocalyptic franchise?

Answer: Mad Max