The Defining Movie of Each Year of the 2020s So Far

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The 2020s have reshaped cinema in ways both visible and invisible. Streaming platforms expanded their reach, the pandemic shuttered theaters and altered release schedules, and audiences grew weary of endless sequels and prequels. Comic Book Resources identifies the defining film of each year from 2020 onward, reflecting how these industrial seismic shifts have determined which stories broke through the noise and commanded cultural attention. The list traces how the decade's most significant films reveal what audiences actually wanted to watch amid extraordinary change.