With sequels and reboots still dominating Hollywood, it can sometimes be easy to forget just how long it’s been since certain movies were first released. As we head into 2026, we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversaries of some of the biggest movies of the 1990s, all of which continue to connect to modern pop culture.
In 1996, there were huge sci-fi blockbusters, genre-defining horror movies and groundbreaking comedies released in theaters, from some of the most accomplished filmmakers of the era. It was a year that launched franchises, set new trends and showcased some of the best that cinema had to offer.
