General Awareness
Cinema and Film Awards
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Cinema and Film Awards Questions
Which film holds the record for the highest-grossing superhero film of all time?
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Avengers: Endgame
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Avengers: Infinity War
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Black Panther
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
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Explanation
Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, holds the record for the highest-grossing superhero film of all time, with a worldwide gross of over $2.79 billion.
Which documentary film showcases the culinary journey of a group of Indian chefs as they travel across the country?
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The Chef's Table
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No Reservations
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Highway on My Plate
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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
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Explanation
In 'Highway on My Plate', a group of Indian chefs embark on a road trip across the country, exploring regional cuisines and cooking techniques.
Which film holds the distinction of being the lowest-grossing entry in the "Star Wars" franchise?
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Solo: A Star Wars Story
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
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Explanation
With a worldwide gross of $393 million, "Solo: A Star Wars Story" underperformed at the box office compared to other films in the franchise.
Among the "Harry Potter" films, which one had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Despite being the fifth installment in the series, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" grossed $942 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which film holds the record for the lowest worldwide gross?
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The Incredible Hulk
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Ant-Man
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Captain America: The First Avenger
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Thor
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Explanation
Released in 2008, "The Incredible Hulk" grossed $263 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Which film in the "Jurassic Park" franchise had the lowest box office performance?
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Jurassic Park III
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
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Jurassic World: Dominion
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With a worldwide gross of $368 million, "Jurassic Park III" underperformed compared to its predecessors and successors in the franchise.
Among the "Mission: Impossible" films, which one had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Mission: Impossible
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Mission: Impossible II
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Mission: Impossible III
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Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
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Explanation
Released in 2000, "Mission: Impossible II" grossed $546 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
Which "Fast & Furious" film had the lowest worldwide gross?
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The Fast and the Furious
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2 Fast 2 Furious
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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
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Fast & Furious
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Explanation
Released in 2003, "2 Fast 2 Furious" grossed $236 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
In the "Transformers" franchise, which film had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Transformers
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
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Transformers: Age of Extinction
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Explanation
Released in 2007, the first "Transformers" film grossed $709 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
Among the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films, which one had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
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Explanation
Released in 2011, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" grossed $1.04 billion worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
Which film in the "Ice Age" franchise had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Ice Age
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Ice Age: The Meltdown
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
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Ice Age: Continental Drift
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Explanation
Released in 2002, the first "Ice Age" film grossed $383 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
Among the "Shrek" films, which one had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Shrek
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Shrek 2
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Shrek the Third
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Shrek Forever After
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Explanation
Released in 2010, "Shrek Forever After" grossed $752 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
Which film in the "Madagascar" franchise had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Madagascar
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
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Penguins of Madagascar
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Explanation
Released in 2014, "Penguins of Madagascar" grossed $373 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
Among the "Kung Fu Panda" films, which one had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Kung Fu Panda
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Kung Fu Panda 2
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Kung Fu Panda 3
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Explanation
Released in 2016, "Kung Fu Panda 3" grossed $521 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.
Which film in the "Despicable Me" franchise had the lowest worldwide gross?
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Despicable Me
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Despicable Me 2
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Despicable Me 3
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Explanation
Released in 2010, the first "Despicable Me" film grossed $543 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise.