The 90s
"To infinity and beyond!” is the catchphrase of Buzz Lightyear from this 1995 Pixar movie.
Which movie series (based on a globally renowned series of novels) began in 2001, and would go on to produce 8 movies total and end in 2011?
Harry Potter
Which globally famous pop star became engaged in a romantic garden proposal during summer 2025, news celebrated by the US Open?
Taylor Swift
Which day of the week is the first day of 2026?
Thursday
Premiering in 1994, which sitcom followed six people who frequented a New York City coffee shop?
Friends
Iron Man
Which mobile game was released in 2016, which saw record amounts of trespassing and steps taken in an attempt to catch in-game creatures?
Pokémon Go
Which type of natural disaster devasted Texas in early July, killing over 140 people?
Flooding
What global music contest will take place in Vienna, Austria in May 2026 to celebrate its 70th edition?
Eurovision
Which video game console was released by Nintendo in 1996, known for bringing classic characters like Mario and Link into 3d for the first time?
The Nintendo 64
In 2009, who famously interrupted Taylor Swift during her acceptance of the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video - claiming that "[he'd] let her finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time!"
Kanye West
Which 2017 song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featured a Canadian pop artist, and would go on to be the most streamed song of the year?
Despacito
Which country had its hottest summer on record in 2025, with four major heatwaves?
The United Kingdom - Britain
Which pop superstar announced the “Eternal Sunshine Tour” in 2026, fresh off her 2025 nomination for best supporting actress?
Ariana Grande
In 1999, which sci-fi movie introduced audiences to Neo, Morpheus, and the idea of living inside a computer simulation?
The Matrix
Which social media site was launched in 2004 out of Harvard University?
In 2018, Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, who was a lead actress on which TV drama based on a law office?
Suits
Who won game 7 of the NBA finals this year (2 days after summer began?)
Which new Marvel Studios / Sony crossover superhero film, the 38th MCU installment, is scheduled for July 31, 2026? (Whole film name, not just the hero)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
In which year did Michael Jordan lead the Chicago Bulls to their first championship win - one of the six he'd go on to win with them?
1991
Which device debuted in 2007 which is now on it's 16th generation?
iPhone
"So long, partner." was the closing line of (what was meant to be) the final film in which decades-old film franchise, which released in 2010?
Toy Story (Toy Story 3)
In summer 2025, global protests against Donald Trump were nicknamed the “No _____” protests. What word goes in the blank?
Kings
Which sport organization is rumored to be hosting an event on the White House Lawn in 2026?
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Which space telescope was launched in 1990 and has provided some of the most detailed images of distant galaxies?
Hubble
What was the name of the devastating hurricane that struck New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in 2005?
Katrina
What British referendum in 2016 decided the country would leave the European Union?
Brexit
Nicholas Hoult brought this supervillain to life in James Gunn's "Superman", which released in the summer.
Lex Luthor
A major Canadian animated film franchise will release The Dino Movie in 2026. What’s the franchise?
Paw Patrol