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2021 was a pivotal year for cinema as theaters began to reopen and streaming services debuted major blockbusters simultaneously. The year was defined by massive superhero sequels, long-awaited sci-fi epics, and award-winning international dramas. Highest-Grossing Blockbusters

Despite the challenging global landscape, several films reached massive commercial success: Spider-Man: No Way Home

: The clear worldwide leader with over $1.9 billion, uniting multiple generations of the franchise. The Battle at Lake Changjin : A significant global performer, particularly in China. No Time to Die : Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond. Dune (Part One)

: Denis Villeneuve’s visual masterpiece based on the classic sci-fi novel. F9: The Fast Saga

: Continued the high-octane franchise's dominance at the box office. Top-Rated & Award Winners index of movies 2021

Critics and audiences highlighted these films for their storytelling and artistic achievement: The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of 2021 - Mental Floss

In 2021, the film industry navigated a "new normal," blending major blockbuster releases with highly acclaimed arthouse cinema that frequently debuted on streaming platforms The Definitive "Best of" Collections The Critics' Consensus The Power of the Dog

was widely regarded as the year's crowning achievement, winning top honors in IndieWire's critics poll and appearing at #1 on lists from The Guardian The Art-House Masterpiece : Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car

emerged as a critical phenomenon, securing high rankings across prestigious lists like The New Yorker Screen Slate Rotten Tomatoes' Top Rated Rotten Tomatoes' index Spider-Man: No Way Home In the Heights 2021 was a pivotal year for cinema as

(#2) as the top-rated wide releases based on their Tomatometer scores. Screen Slate Box Office & Commercial Success

Despite the shift toward streaming, theaters saw a significant rebound with global earnings reaching $21.4 billion , a 78% increase over 2020. Spider-Man: No Way Home

: The undisputed commercial king, taking the #1 spot for both box office. International Giants : The Chinese epic The Battle at Lake Changjin and comedy

rounded out the global top three, highlighting the strength of non-Hollywood markets. Box Office Mojo Notable Genre Highlights The Mitchells vs. the Machines Raya and the Last Dragon were celebrated for their energy and representation. Documentaries Summer of Soul and the idiosyncratic The Velvet Underground were cited as essential viewing by critics at BBC Culture Indie Gems , starring Nicolas Cage, and the grief-focused drama Quo Vadis, Aida

were highlighted as standout smaller-budget films that defied standard expectations. based on a specific streaming platform The 20 best films of 2021 - BBC

This report is organized by genre and includes key statistical highlights, critical reception trends, and notable box office performances, as 2021 was a transitional year for cinema following pandemic-related delays.

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• Quo Vadis, Aida? — Bosnia/Netherlands, War/Drama — Harrowing account of Srebrenica through a translator’s eyes.

1. The "Day-and-Date" Experiment

Warner Bros. shocked the industry by releasing their entire 2021 slate simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Index entries affected: Dune, The Matrix Resurrections, Godzilla vs. Kong. This created a unique "hybrid" release category not seen before or since.

2. The Streaming Wars & Day-and-Date

2021 was the year the "window" shattered. Warner Bros. made the controversial decision to release their entire 2021 slate simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max.

• The Matrix Resurrections: A meta-commentary on sequels and IP, released directly into living rooms.
• Red Notice & Don't Look Up: Netflix flexed its muscles with star-studded vehicles. While critics were divided, these films dominated the "most viewed" metrics, signaling a shift in how the world defines a "hit."

B

• Barbarians at the Gate — US, Documentary — Corporate takeover and the fallibility of power.
• Benedetta — France/Netherlands, Historical Drama — Paul Verhoeven’s provocative period piece.

L

• Licorice Pizza — US, Comedy/Drama — Coming-of-age in 1970s California from Paul Thomas Anderson.
• Lamb — Iceland/Sweden, Folk Horror/Drama — Strange, lyrical rural fable.

M

• The Mitchells vs. the Machines — US, Animated/Comedy — Family road trip vs. robot apocalypse — fun and heartfelt.
• Minari — US, Drama — Korean-American immigrant family’s pursuit of the American dream.

Comedy / Musical

Musicals returned strongly with West Side Story (Spielberg) and In the Heights. Comedy saw a shift to streaming with Don’t Look Up (Netflix) and The French Dispatch (Wes Anderson).

| Title | Director | Platform | Vibe | |-------|----------|----------|------| | Don’t Look Up | Adam McKay | Netflix | Satirical comedy-drama | | West Side Story | Steven Spielberg | Theatrical | Musical remake | | Free Guy | Shawn Levy | Theatrical | Action-comedy | | The French Dispatch | Wes Anderson | Searchlight | Anthology comedy |