Movie Franchises Quiz: 10 Questions That Test What You Know

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has earned more than $29 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film franchise, and this movie franchises quiz explores cinema's biggest series. Revisit James Bond since Dr. No in 1962, Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Fast and the Furious, Jurassic Park and Mission: Impossible.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Highest
Which is the highest-grossing film franchise?
Bond
Which film started the James Bond series in 1962?
Star Wars
Which year did the first Star Wars film open?
Potter
How many films adapted the main Harry Potter books?
Fast
Which franchise began with The Fast and the Furious in 2001?
Mission
Who stars as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible?
Iron Man
Which film launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Endgame
Which film briefly became the highest-grossing ever in 2019?
Bourne
Which spy series stars Matt Damon as an amnesiac agent?
Godzilla
Which franchise holds a record as the longest-running film franchise?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which is the highest-grossing film franchise?
Answer: Marvel Cinematic Universe
It began with Iron Man in 2008.
Q2: Which film started the James Bond series in 1962?
Answer: Dr. No
Sean Connery played Bond.
Q3: Which year did the first Star Wars film open?
Answer: 1977
George Lucas directed it.
Q4: How many films adapted the main Harry Potter books?
Answer: Eight
The final book was split in two.
Q5: Which franchise began with The Fast and the Furious in 2001?
Answer: Fast & Furious
Vin Diesel stars.
Q6: Who stars as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible?
Answer: Tom Cruise
He performs many of his own stunts.
Q7: Which film launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Answer: Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr. starred.
Q8: Which film briefly became the highest-grossing ever in 2019?
Answer: Avengers: Endgame
Avatar later regained the top spot.
Q9: Which spy series stars Matt Damon as an amnesiac agent?
Answer: The Bourne series
It began in 2002.
Q10: Which franchise holds a record as the longest-running film franchise?
Answer: Godzilla
It began in 1954.

Movie Franchises Quiz – The Business of Sequels and Universes

Movie franchises are series of connected films built around characters, worlds or stories. They have become the backbone of modern Hollywood, generating billions of dollars from films, merchandise and streaming.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe, launched by Iron Man in 2008, is the highest-grossing franchise, and Avengers: Endgame briefly became the top-grossing film. James Bond has run since Dr. No in 1962, and Star Wars began in 1977 under George Lucas.

Other giants include Harry Potter's eight main films, Fast & Furious, Mission: Impossible with Tom Cruise's stunts and the Bourne series. Japan's Godzilla, dating to 1954, holds a record as the longest-running film franchise.

What This Quiz Teaches

Movie fans and pop culture lovers will enjoy these questions.

Which franchise earned most
How Bond began
When Star Wars opened
Which film launched Marvel
Which franchise runs longest

Did You Know?

Jurassic Park became Jurassic World.
The Hunger Games has prequels.
Toy Story has four main films.
Star Trek began on TV.
The Lord of the Rings spawned The Hobbit films.