Going out can be overrated. The crowds, the overpriced drinks, the fact that you have to put on real pants… sometimes it’s just better to stay home. But that doesn’t mean you have to be boring. If you want to bring the fun to your living room, a movie-themed trivia night is the way to go. It’s simple: you pick a movie (or a whole franchise), throw in some tricky questions, add a few snacks, and suddenly, you’ve got a night that’s way better than another round of scrolling through Netflix trying to agree on something to watch. Plus, you get to prove that all those hours spent rewatching your favorite films weren’t a waste—they were training. So grab your friends, split into teams, and let the battle for movie trivia dominance begin. These are some killer movie-themed trivia nights you can host at home.

The Ultimate Harry Potter Trivia Night (Wands Optional, But Encouraged)

If you and your friends have spent years arguing about whether you’re more of a Gryffindor or a Slytherin, this is the perfect trivia night for you.

How to Play:

  1. Sort teams into Hogwarts houses (bonus points if you actually wear robes).
  2. Create different rounds:
    1. Easy: “What house is Luna Lovegood in?”
    2. Medium: “What’s the name of the Weasley twins’ joke shop?”
    3. Hard: “What is Dumbledore’s full name?” (Good luck.)
    4. Bonus Round: Have everyone attempt to pronounce "Wingardium Leviosa" properly. The worst attempt loses points.
  3. Drinks? Butterbeer, obviously. And if you want to take it to the next level, serve chocolate frogs (or just regular chocolate—nobody’s judging).

Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia (For the Fans Who Sat Through All the End Credit Scenes)

This one’s for the people who can explain the entire MCU timeline but still have no idea how taxes work.

How to Play:

  1. Team Names: Let teams pick Marvel-inspired names—The Winter Winners, Loki’s Losers, The Snap Survivors… you get the idea.
  2. Rounds:
    1. Phase 1: “What’s the name of Tony Stark’s A.I. before J.A.R.V.I.S.?”
    2. Phase 2: “What’s the real name of the Winter Soldier?”
    3. Phase 3: “Which Avenger is the first to die in Infinity War?”
    4. Phase 4+: If they can explain exactly what happens in Loki Season 2, just give them the win.
  3. Snack suggestion? Shawarma. If you know, you know.

The Lord of the Rings Trivia Night (One Quiz to Rule Them All)

Prepare for a night full of epic battles, dramatic quotes, and people screaming, “YOU SHALL NOT PASS!” every five minutes.

How to Play:

  1. Rounds:
    1. The Fellowship Round: “What’s the name of Frodo’s sword?”
    2. The Two Towers Round: “Who kills Saruman?”
    3. The Return of the King Round: “How many endings does this movie actually have?” (Trick question: Infinite.)
    4. Bonus Round: Every team must deliver their best Aragorn speech before battle. Winner gets extra points.
  2. Food? Lembas bread (or just a ridiculous amount of garlic bread).

The Star Wars Trivia Showdown (May the Smartest Nerd Win)

Do you know the difference between a Wampa and a Womp Rat? Can you name all the Skywalkers without hesitation? Then this is your night.

How to Play:

  1. Divide teams into Jedi and Sith.
  2. Rounds:
    1. Original Trilogy: “What species is Yoda?”
    2. Prequels: “Who has the high ground?” (Easiest question of the night.)
    3. Sequels: “Why did Palpatine return? (Just kidding, nobody knows.)”
    4. Lightsaber Duels: Not mandatory, but definitely encouraged.
  3. Drinks? Blue milk. Or, you know, just spike some regular milk and call it a day.

Disney Animated Movie Trivia (For the Inner Child in All of Us)

This one’s perfect for a mixed-age group, or just a bunch of adults who refuse to grow up (respect).

How to Play:

  1. Rounds:
    1. Classic Disney: “What’s the name of Cinderella’s evil stepmother?”
    2. Disney Renaissance: “What’s the first song in The Lion King?”
    3. Modern Disney: “What’s the name of the town in Encanto?”
    4. Bonus Round: Everyone must sing a Disney song of their choice. Best performance wins points. Worst performance? Also wins points—because effort.
  2. Snacks? Mickey-shaped anything.

Horror Movie Trivia Night (For People Who Sleep With the Lights On Anyway)

Perfect for a spooky night, or just an excuse to see which of your friends actually knows the Scream rules.

How to Play:

  1. Rounds:
    1. Slasher Classics: “What’s the killer’s name in Friday the 13th?”
    2. Supernatural Horror: “How do you summon Candyman?”
    3. Modern Horror: “What’s the true story that The Conjuring is based on?”
    4. Scare Challenge: Hide a fake ghost somewhere in the house and see who screams first. They lose 5 points.
  2. Drinks? Anything in a red cup. Feels ominous.