# This or That Movies and Pop Culture Questions

Source: https://thisorthatquestion.com/pop-culture-this-or-that
Updated: 2026-11-11

Pairs by fandom: Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pokemon, anime, music, books and a 90s edition. Pick the one your group knows best.

## Quick facts

- Pop culture this or that questions work best when everyone in the group knows both options. Ask a mixed group about Disney or Pokemon before niche anime.
- Fandom pairs split closest when both options come from the same world, such as "Gryffindor or Slytherin?" or "Jedi or Sith?".
- These pairs use characters, titles and places rather than real actors or musicians, so nobody has to rate a real person.
- A pop culture game show round of 20 questions takes about 15 minutes with teams and a 10-second answer limit.
- Mix decades for family groups. A 90s edition pair such as "Game Boy or Tamagotchi?" gets parents talking, and a Pokemon pair gets the kids in.

## This or that movies edition

This or that movie edition pairs cover famous titles and movie-night habits. Most players have seen at least one side of each pair.

1. Rom-com or Action movie?
2. Movie theater or Streaming at home?
3. Original or Sequel?
4. Subtitles or Dubbed?
5. Animated or Live action?
6. Superhero movie or Heist movie?
7. Jurassic Park or Jaws?
8. Back to the Future or Ghostbusters?
9. Shrek or Toy Story?
10. Iron Man or Captain America?
11. Spider-Man or Black Panther?
12. Indiana Jones or James Bond?
13. Barbie or Oppenheimer?
14. Minions or Smurfs?
15. Rocky or The Karate Kid?
16. Watch the credits or Skip the credits?

## This or that Disney edition

Disney this or that questions work for every age from preschool to grandparents. Use character names, since most players know the characters better than the film titles.

1. Elsa or Moana?
2. Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck?
3. Rapunzel or Ariel?
4. Stitch or Baymax?
5. Woody or Buzz Lightyear?
6. Aladdin or Mulan?
7. Genie or Fairy Godmother?
8. Olaf or Sven?
9. Disneyland or Disney World?
10. Encanto or Coco?
11. Ursula or Maleficent?
12. Up or Inside Out?
13. Belle's library or Ariel's grotto?

## Star Wars this or that

1. Jedi or Sith?
2. Lightsaber or Blaster?
3. Yoda or Grogu?
4. Millennium Falcon or X-wing?
5. Tatooine or Hoth?
6. R2-D2 or C-3PO?
7. Chewbacca or Ewoks?
8. Darth Vader or Kylo Ren?
9. The Mandalorian or Andor?
10. Original trilogy or Prequels?

### This or that Star Wars merch

Use these at a Star Wars birthday party or a gift exchange where people vote on prizes.

1. Lego Star Wars set or Star Wars Funko Pop?
2. Grogu plush or Porg plush?
3. Lightsaber replica or Stormtrooper helmet?
4. Star Wars hoodie or Star Wars socks?

## Harry Potter this or that

1. Gryffindor or Slytherin?
2. Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw?
3. Hermione or Luna?
4. Dumbledore or McGonagall?
5. Owl or Toad?
6. Butterbeer or Pumpkin juice?
7. Quidditch or Wizard chess?
8. Invisibility cloak or Time-Turner?
9. Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley?
10. Honeydukes or Weasleys' joke shop?
11. Patronus charm or Polyjuice Potion?

## Pokemon this or that

Pokemon this or that pairs work with kids from about age 6 and with adults who grew up on the games.

1. Pikachu or Eevee?
2. Charmander or Squirtle?
3. Snorlax or Jigglypuff?
4. Mewtwo or Mew?
5. Fire type or Water type?
6. Ash or Misty?
7. Pokemon cards or Pokemon video games?
8. Gengar or Lucario?

## This or that anime and cartoon pairs

Mix anime with classic cartoons. A this or that cartoon pair such as Bluey or Peppa Pig suits young kids, and the anime pairs suit teens.

1. Naruto or Goku?
2. One Piece or Dragon Ball?
3. Studio Ghibli or Pixar?
4. Totoro or Kiki's Delivery Service?
5. Sailor Moon or Cardcaptor Sakura?
6. SpongeBob or Patrick?
7. Scooby-Doo or Tom and Jerry?
8. Bluey or Peppa Pig?
9. Avatar: The Last Airbender or Adventure Time?
10. Saturday morning cartoons or After-school cartoons?

## This or that show pairs: TV and streaming

1. Friends or The Office?
2. Binge it or One episode a week?
3. Reality TV or Sitcom?
4. Game of Thrones or The Lord of the Rings?
5. Sherlock or Doctor Who?
6. Cooking show or Baking show?
7. Rewatch a favorite or Start something new?
8. Laugh track or No laugh track?
9. Wednesday or The Addams Family?
10. Medical drama or Crime drama?

### Stranger Things this or that

1. Eleven or Max?
2. Hawkins or The Upside Down?
3. Demogorgon or Vecna?
4. Steve or Dustin?
5. Eggo waffles or Scoops Ahoy ice cream?
6. Hellfire Club or Hawkins AV Club?

## This or that music edition

Music pairs compare genres and listening habits instead of real artists. For a this or that song round, play 10 seconds of two theme songs and have players vote.

1. Pop or R&B?
2. Hip-hop or Jazz?
3. Small venue or Stadium show?
4. Vinyl or CDs?
5. Headphones or Speakers?
6. Sing along or Dance?
7. Shuffle or Album in order?
8. Love songs or Breakup songs?
9. Old favorites or New releases?
10. Guitar solo or Drum solo?
11. Broadway musical or Arena concert?
12. Lyrics or Beat?
13. TV theme song or Movie soundtrack?

## This or that book edition

1. Audiobook or Print book?
2. Series or Standalone?
3. Mystery or Fantasy?
4. Book ending or Movie ending?
5. Book club or Read alone?
6. Percy Jackson or Harry Potter?
7. Dog-ear pages or Bookmark?
8. Happy ending or Twist ending?
9. Matilda or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

## Fantasy this or that

This or that fantasy pairs mix creatures, weapons and places from fantasy books and films. They suit tabletop gaming groups and middle school book clubs.

1. Dragon or Griffin?
2. Wizard or Knight?
3. Magic wand or Magic sword?
4. The Shire or Rivendell?
5. Gandalf or Dumbledore?
6. Potion or Spell book?
7. Talking animal sidekick or Magic map?
8. Narnia or Middle-earth?

## This or that 90s edition

1. Tamagotchi or Game Boy?
2. Rugrats or Hey Arnold?
3. Furby or Beanie Babies?
4. Discman or Walkman?
5. Lunchables or Dunkaroos?
6. Fresh Prince or Full House?
7. Pogs or Yo-yos?
8. Slap bracelets or Butterfly clips?
9. Nintendo 64 or Sega Genesis?
10. Blockbuster night or Drive-in movie?

## This or that game show pairs

1. Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune?
2. Family Feud or The Price Is Right?
3. Buy a vowel or Spin again?
4. Phone a friend or 50/50?
5. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire or Deal or No Deal?

## How to run a this or that game show with pop culture questions

1. Split the group into two or three teams of 3 to 6 players.
2. Pick 20 pairs from at least four sections above so every fandom gets a turn.
3. Before each pair, have each team secretly predict which side most of the room will pick.
4. Read the pair, have everyone vote by hand, and count the votes.
5. Give a point to each team that predicted the majority. Give 2 points on a fandom bonus round, such as Star Wars.
6. End with a tiebreaker such as "Jedi or Sith?" and play the winning team's pick of theme song.

## Tips for pop culture this or that questions

- Ask the group what they watch before you pick a round. A Disney round falls flat with a group of horror fans.
- Keep pairs inside one world when you can. "Elsa or Moana?" splits a room better than "Elsa or Darth Vader?".
- Skip real actors and singers as options. Use their characters or songs instead, so the game stays about taste and not about people.
- Avoid spoilers in pairs from new shows. "Season 1 ending or Season 4 ending?" ruins it for anyone who is behind.
- Have players explain one pick per round in 10 words or fewer. Fans love to defend a choice.

## Frequently asked questions

### What are this or that pop culture questions?

This or that movies and pop culture questions ask players to pick between two films, shows, songs, books or characters, such as "Jedi or Sith?" or "Gryffindor or Slytherin?". It ends with rules for a game show round.

### What are good this or that movie questions?

Good this or that movie questions pit two well-known films or habits against each other. Try Jurassic Park or Jaws, Shrek or Toy Story, Subtitles or Dubbed, and Movie theater or Streaming at home. Pick titles most of the group has seen.

### What are some Disney this or that questions?

Try Elsa or Moana, Stitch or Baymax, Woody or Buzz Lightyear, Ursula or Maleficent, and Disneyland or Disney World. Disney pairs work with kids and adults in the same room, which makes them a safe choice for family parties.

### What are the best Star Wars this or that questions?

The best Star Wars this or that questions stay inside the galaxy: Jedi or Sith, Lightsaber or Blaster, Yoda or Grogu, and R2-D2 or C-3PO. For a this or that Star Wars round, end with the Original trilogy or Prequels debate.

### What are good Harry Potter this or that questions?

Good this or that Harry Potter questions include Gryffindor or Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, Butterbeer or Pumpkin juice, and Invisibility cloak or Time-Turner. House pairs split fans most evenly because everyone already has a favorite.

### Can I use this or that actors questions with real celebrities?

This page uses characters instead of real actors. Comparing real people can turn into a ranking of looks or personal lives. Ask about the role instead, such as Iron Man or Captain America, and the game stays friendly.

### What is a this or that 90s edition?

A this or that 90s edition uses toys, snacks, shows and gadgets from the 1990s, such as Tamagotchi or Game Boy, Furby or Beanie Babies, and Lunchables or Dunkaroos. It works well at reunions and with parents who grew up in that decade.

### How do I play a this or that game show round?

Split players into teams, read a pair, and have each team predict which side the room will pick before everyone votes. Teams score a point for each correct prediction. Twenty pop culture pairs make a 15-minute round.

### Where can I find this or that pop culture questions for teens?

Use the anime, Stranger Things, Pokemon and music edition sections on this page. Teens answer fastest about what they watch and play right now. Ask the group for their current shows and add pairs from those.

### Where can I find movie this or that questions for family night?

Start with the movies edition and Disney sections on this page. Run the movies this or that round first, since everyone has an opinion on Shrek or Toy Story. Then switch to Disney characters for younger kids.

### Where can I find this or that questions pop culture fans of every age know?

Use the Disney, Pokemon and game show sections. These franchises have run for decades, so grandparents and kids both know them. Save anime and Stranger Things pairs for groups of teens and young adults.

### How do I make a book this or that round?

Mix reading habits with titles. Pairs such as Audiobook or Print book, Series or Standalone, and Percy Jackson or Harry Potter work for a book club or library event. Ask each player to name the book behind their pick.