10 Movie Moments Many Years In The Making

Since the beginning of cinema, the importance of pivotal movie moments that shock and inspire the audience has been a huge part of filmmaking. Today, there are many ways that filmmakers can go about crafting the perfect scene that will satisfy audiences and be a just culmination of years of work. Some long-awaited sequels ruined their movie franchises, proving that just because something is in development for a while doesn’t mean it’s going to pay off in the end. However, when the creative team takes the time to think about the story’s structure, it can provide an incredible payoff.

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Plenty of movies are stuck in production for a long time, while others purposefully utilize time as an element of the script, allowing actors to grow and change throughout shooting. High-profile films within franchises are far from the only projects that warrant excitement and breathtaking sequences. When a movie is based on well-known and groundbreaking IP, this also indicates that there will be parts of the story that will surprise and delight viewers. Though these parts of the narrative can easily be attributed to fan service, that doesn’t mean that they aren’t important aspects of the story.

10 Rey Finds Luke – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

Directed by J.J. Abrams

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16 7.3/10 Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens PG-13ActionAdventureFantasy Sci-Fi

Set 30 years after Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens teams new heroes Finn (John Boyega), Rey (Daisy Ridley), and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), who is now a General in the Rebel Alliance. Together they try to track down Luke Skywalker while battling the First Order, led by the villainous Kylo Ren. The Force Awakens is the first Star Wars film to be produced by Disney and was directed by JJ Abrams.

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The second Star Wars trilogy includes some prequel movies that are seriously underrated, but the most recent string of installments includes many more long-awaited moments. This is because they take place after the events of The Return of the Jedi, allowing for the return of iconic characters like Mark Hamill as Luke. It’s clear from the beginning of The Force Awakens that Luke’s absence is purposeful since both Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Han (Harrison Ford) are involved immediately.

Since none of the stars of the first three films could have appeared in the prequels, there was enormous pressure for a climatic approach to their reintroduction in
The Force Awakens
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Since none of the stars of the first three films could have appeared in the prequels, there was enormous pressure for a climatic approach to their reintroduction in The Force Awakens. Though the audience is well aware of Luke’s legacy, Rey (Daisy Ridley) is building him up in her head as a messianic figure throughout the story. By the time she’s accepted her destiny and decides to seek him out in the final moments of the narrative, it seems inevitable that these two will meet and save the galaxy.

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Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)	93%	84%

9 Hogwarts Setting Up Defenses – Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Directed by David Yates

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9.8/10 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 PG-13AdventureFamilyFantasyMystery

The conclusion to the film franchise based on the popular novel series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 centers on Harry and his allies as they prepare for the final battle against Lord Voldemort. The film follows Harry, Hermoine, and Ron as they continue to track down and destroy the Horcruxes to destroy Voldemort, all while the dark wizard approaches ever closer to Hogwarts with his army of followers.

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*Availability in US Director David Yates Release Date July 15, 2011 Studio(s) Warner Bros. Pictures , Heyday Films Writers Steve Kloves , J.K. Rowling Cast Daniel Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson , Helena Bonham Carter , Robbie Coltrane , Warwick Davis , Ralph Fiennes , Michael Gambon , John Hurt , Jason Isaacs , Gary Oldman , Alan Rickman Runtime 130 Minutes Expand

The Harry Potter movies started being made before the final books of the series were released, meaning many of the Easter eggs and foreshadowing were still being plotted. However, as soon as Voldemort returned, his assault on Hogwarts and ultimate showdown with Harry were inevitable. After producing these movies for ten years, witnessing this battle and seeing the teachers raise Hogwarts’ defenses is a moment that sends chills down the viewer’s spine. It’s especially poignant because all the heroes featured in the story come together to make their last stand.

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In one of Maggie Smith’s greatest moments as Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter, she casts a spell to bring the statues and suits of armor across the castle to life to defend the students and fighters. While the conflict itself was incredible to behold, there’s an extra bit of magic in seeing the culmination of Harry’s hard work and tireless fight against Voldemort. In the aftermath of this sequence, Harry realizes that it is always going to come down to a showdown between him and Voldemort.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)	96%	89%

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8 The Final Battle – Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Directed by Anthony Russo & Joe Russo

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53 9.5/10 Avengers: Endgame PG-13AdventureActionSci-FiSuperhero

Avengers: Endgame, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, concludes the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Infinity Saga. It follows the remaining Avengers as they attempt to reverse the destruction caused by Thanos, navigating complex dynamics and forging alliances to restore balance to the universe.

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*Availability in US Director Anthony Russo , Joe Russo Release Date April 26, 2019 Writers Keith Giffen , Stan Lee , Larry Lieber , Don Heck , Jim Starlin , Joe Simon , Steve Englehart , Jack Kirby , Steve Gan , Bill Mantlo , Stephen McFeely , Christopher Markus Cast Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , Mark Ruffalo , Chris Hemsworth , Scarlett Johansson , Jeremy Renner , Josh Brolin , Don Cheadle , Paul Rudd , Benedict Cumberbatch , Chadwick Boseman , Brie Larson , Tom Holland , Karen Gillan , Zoe Saldana , Evangeline Lilly , Tessa Thompson , Rene Russo , Elizabeth Olsen , Anthony Mackie , Sebastian Stan , Tom Hiddleston , Danai Gurira , Benedict Wong , Pom Klementieff , Dave Bautista , Letitia Wright , John Slattery , Tilda Swinton , Jon Favreau , Hayley Atwell , Natalie Portman , Marisa Tomei , Taika Waititi Runtime 181 Minutes Expand

The entirety of Avengers: Endgame is full of references to past movies and full-circle moments that satisfy fans while also furthering the character development. In the wake of Avengers: Infinity War, it seemed that all hope was lost, but Avengers: Endgame successfully hit all of the emotional beats to make the movie an unforgettable end of an era. Many of the specific moments within the final battle have to do with Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) since the 2008 Iron Man movie is what started it all.

After spending many years developing individual heroes and building out a complex multiverse,
Avengers: Endgame
makes good on its promise to show how all the threads of the MCU connect.

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His showdown with Thanos (Josh Brolin), the opening of the portals, and the many characters from far reaches of the franchise who come together to defeat Thanos is unbelievable. After spending many years developing individual heroes and building out a complex multiverse, Avengers: Endgame makes good on its promise to show how all the threads of the MCU connect. Though sacrifices are made and lives are lost, the movie is a fitting tribute to the character’s time in the franchise.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Avengers: Endgame (2019)	94%	90%

7 Elphaba Gets Her Broom – Wicked (2024)

Directed by Jon M. Chu

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160 8.7/10 Wicked PGAdventureFantasyMusical

Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Director Jon M. Chu Release Date November 22, 2024 Studio(s) Marc Platt Productions Writers Gregory Maguire , Winnie Holzman , Dana Fox , L. Frank Baum Cast Cynthia Erivo , Ariana Grande , Michelle Yeoh , Jeff Goldblum , Jonathan Bailey , Ethan Slater , Marissa Bode , Bowen Yang , Bronwyn James , Keala Settle , Peter Dinklage , Aaron Teoh , Grecia De la Paz , Colin Michael Carmichael , Adam James , Andy Nyman , Courtney Mae-Briggs , Sharon D. Clarke , Jenna Boyd Runtime 160 Minutes Expand
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It hasn’t taken long for the Wicked movie box office to demonstrate what a smash hit the screen adaptation of the beloved musical is. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, Wicked tells the other side of the well-known story of The Wizard of Oz. For fans of the stage musical and audience members new to the narrative, there are plenty of thrilling beats in Wicked to enjoy. However, when Elphaba gets her broom, the entire movie stands still to catch its breath.

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The director, Jon M. Chu, made sure to center this moment within “Defying Gravity” to show that getting her broom is a pivotal development for Elphaba. She no longer wants to assimilate or be accepted by those who are too shallow and power-hungry to do what’s right. A large part of the scene’s effectiveness is Erivo’s brilliant performance as Elphaba, as well as the build-up from the rest of the movie and the musical. After spending years in development, this was a chance for the film to demonstrate why the musical needed adapting.

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Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Wicked (2024)	89%	96%

6 Mason Leaves For College – Boyhood (2014)

Directed by Richard Linklater

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10/10 Boyhood RDramaDocumentary

Directed by Richard Linklater, Boyhood depicts the childhood and adolescence of Mason Evans Jr., a young man from Texas whose coming-of-age during the mid-2000s is the main focus of the film. Linklater shot the film over the course of 12 years, chronicling Mason’s childhood in time with the growth of his actor, Ellar Coltrane. Besides Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, and Lorelei Linklater also star. 

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*Availability in US Director Richard Linklater Release Date June 5, 2014 Studio(s) Universal Pictures Writers Richard Linklater Cast Ellar Coltrane , Patricia Arquette , Ethan Hawke , Elijah Smith , Lorelei Linklater , Steven Chester Prince Runtime 163minutes Expand

Boyhood is a great example of a film that quite literally took years to make, as Richard Linklater is well known for incorporating the passage of time into his movies. While the Before Trilogy also sets up some great payoff within its installments, Boyhood is a particularly inspired way of tracking the development of Mason (Ellar Coltrane) from childhood to early adulthood. As he navigates his parents changing relationship and many moves, when he finally can leave home and be his own person, the audience feels as if they’ve lived a whole life with him.

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was filmed over the course of twelve years, with each of the actors growing and changing in real-time and influencing how Linklater tracked their character’s development.

Boyhood was filmed over the course of twelve years, with each of the actors growing and changing in real-time and influencing how Linklater tracked their character’s development. Also featuring incredible performances from Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke as Mason’s parents,Boyhood doesn’t shy away from the grief of growing older and puts Mason through a lot. However, witnessing him realize that his life is only beginning and that he’s going to learn so much more is elevated by the film’s breadth and scale.

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Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Boyhood (2014)	97%	80%

5 The Xenomorph Reveals Its Form – Prometheus (2012)

Directed by Ridley Scott

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58 8.2/10 Prometheus R Sci-FiHorrorActionAdventureDramaMystery

2012’s Prometheus is the fifth installment in the Alien franchise and was directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, and Guy Pearce, the film acts as a direct prequel to 1979’s Alien.

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*Availability in US Director Ridley Scott Release Date June 8, 2012 Studio(s) 20th Century Writers Jon Spaihts , Damon Lindelof Cast Charlize Theron , Noomi Rapace , Idris Elba , Guy Pearce , Michael Fassbender Runtime 124 Minutes Franchise(s) Alien Expand

Throughout Prometheus, it’s difficult to see how it’s a prequel to the Alien movies for most of the story. However, by the film’s final moments, it becomes all too clear how the Xenomorphs achieved the form audiences are most familiar with. The Xenomorphs appear in less terrifying and concrete physical manifestations early on, but it’s after one of them hatches from an Engineer that the viewer can recognize them. Getting this concrete confirmation of their growth and knowing what comes next is an eerie but thrilling feeling.

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Additionally, this was the first Alien movie that Ridley Scott had come back to direct since the first movie, and he followed it with Alien: Covenant in 2017. However, for Scott to finally reveal the original evolution of the Xenomorphs decades after the 1979 Alien came out is one of the more long-awaited reveals in movie history. Though it could be argued that the aliens didn’t need an origin story, it’s still thrilling to see them complete their development in Prometheus.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Prometheus (2012)	73%	68%

4 Bowing To The Hobbits – The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (2003)

Directed by Peter Jackson

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9.2/10 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King pg-13AdventureFantasyAction

The final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King concludes the epic saga of the Fellowship’s quest to destroy the One Ring and put an end to Sauron’s reign of terror. As Frodo and Sam continue on their way to Mordor and Mount Doom, accompanied by Gollom, the rest of the Fellowship work to defend Minas Tirith from Sauron’s forces. The film’s ensemble cast includes Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Ian McKellen, Vigo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan. 

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*Availability in US Director Peter Jackson Release Date December 17, 2003 Studio(s) New Line Cinema Writers Peter Jackson Cast Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Liv Tyler , Viggo Mortensen , Sean Astin , Cate Blanchett , John Rhys-Davies , Bernard Hill , Billy Boyd , Dominic Monaghan , Orlando Bloom , Hugo Weaving , Miranda Otto , David Wenham , Karl Urban , John Noble , Andy Serkis , Ian Holm , Sean Bean Runtime 201 Minutes Franchise(s) The Lord of the Rings Expand
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It took a long time for J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic high fantasy saga to successfully be made into a live-action trilogy, and Peter Jackson’s films remain the definitive version of the story. The Return of the King is a fantasy movie that’s considered a masterpiece, and although the visuals and epic fight scenes contribute to this, the emotional payoff of the final scenes is just as important. After Frodo (Elijah Wood) sacrifices everything to destroy the ring and save the world, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) rightfully sparks a wave of bowing and recognition for him and the other hobbits.

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Though Aragorn’s coronation is slightly different in the books, it was smart for Jackson to center this moment and see the hobbits get the recognition they deserve. Frodo is a very different person from the young hobbit who started his journey to Rivendell only to become the ring bearer. Due to the intensity of their journeys and the violence these hobbits saw, it fits with the central theme of the story for the characters, who are considered more traditionally powerful and heroic, to acknowledge their debt to Frodo and the hobbits.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)	94%	86%

3 Elizabeth & Will Are Married – Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)

Directed by Gore Verbinski

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9.5/10 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End PG-13ActionAdventureFantasy

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is the third film in the blockbuster series directed by Gore Verbinski. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is trapped in Davy Jones’ Locker, prompting Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) to rescue him. As they battle the East India Trading Company, led by Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander), they must unite the pirate lords to fight against an impending extinction of piracy.

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*Availability in US Director Gore Verbinski Release Date May 19, 2007 Writers Ted Elliott , Terry Rossio , Stuart Beattie , Jay Wolpert Cast Johnny Depp , Geoffrey Rush , Orlando Bloom , Keira Knightley , Jack Davenport , Bill Nighy Runtime 169 Minutes
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Though Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End isn’t the most critically acclaimed edition of the franchise, it was an explosive conclusion to the original trilogy and had great moments of payoff. Will (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) have been the star-crossed lovers that audiences have been rooting for since The Curse of the Black Pearl, but circumstance and mythical monsters keep getting in the way. While the couple’s happily ever after isn’t perfect, seeing them finally get to say their wedding vows while fighting for their lives was a fitting moment for them.

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When taking the history of the original ride into consideration, this emotional payoff in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End took decades. This is also a definitive end to the romantic arc of Will and Elizabeth, as the characters aren’t the focus of the movies that were released in the following years. However, witnessing them both become brave and fearsome pirates and letting this influence their ultimate declaration of love is fitting for their characters and the story.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)	43%	72%

2 The Peter Parkers Meet – Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Directed by Jon Watts

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28 8.7/10 Spider-Man: No Way Home PG-13SuperheroActionAdventureFantasy

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the trials and tribulations of being a superhero. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) asks for help from Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) when his identity becomes a problem for the ones he loves. Unfortunately, when the spell goes wrong, Spider-Man will now have to face off with villains such as Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) and Electro (Jamie Foxx) as Peter finally comes to terms that he can’t run from being Spider-Man. Supported by his close friends and help from an unexpected place (or multiverse), Spider-Man will go toe-to-toe with some of the most legendary foes in his storied history.

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After the Avengers franchise reached its conclusion for the MCU, the next generation of heroes took center stage, and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has been a large part of this. Spider-Man: No Way Home features one of the best uses of the multiverse in Marvel history, as the rights to Spider-Man’s character have changed hands a few times. Sony produced both Sam Raimi’s 2002 Spider-Man trilogy and The Amazing Spider-Man movies. This meant that there were three Spider-Men in the mix for No Way Home to include.

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Though they all have their own spin on Peter Parker, each of the actors has great chemistry with the others and has an equal claim on Spider-Man.

Though Marvel kept this under wraps, fans and critics were hoping that Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire would join with Holland to create a trifecta of power. When this came to pass in Spider-Man: No Way Home, it was a great step forward for the most recent MCU phase and proved that moments of fan service can be effective for the plot as well. Though they all have their own spin on Peter Parker, each of the actors has great chemistry with the others and has an equal claim on Spider-Man.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)	93%	97%

1 The Underwater Sequences – Avatar: The Way Of Water (2022)

Directed by James Cameron

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8.8/10 Avatar: The Way of Water PG-13ActionAdventureFantasySci-Fi

Ten years after the events of Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water follows Jake Sully (Sam Worthington, Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), and their new family as they brave the world of Pandora and the struggles they endure to protect themselves and their people. Director James Cameron used The Way of Water to explore the oceans of Pandora and set the stage for the subsequent three sequels. In addition to Worthington and Saldana, Avatar: The Way of the Water sees the return of Sigourney Weaver, this time playing a character named Kiri, and Stephen Lang’s villainous Quaritch.

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The long-awaited sequel to the 2009 movie Avatar was finally released in 2022, and it didn’t disappoint in terms of visuals and incredible VFX. Though it took over ten years and an enormous budget, the highly anticipated and frequently teased underwater sequences are just as immersive and realistic as James Cameron and the production team promised. Every element is perfectly crafted, like the wildlife, the light streaming through the water and the actors’ commitment to training themselves in swimming and diving techniques.

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While the remaining installments of the Avatar franchise might take even longer to come out, if Avatar: The Way of Water is any indication, they’re going to be worth the wait. After Cameron tackled both air and water in the first two movies, it’s exciting to imagine what he has in store for the remaining elements. As technology continues evolving, it’s likely that Cameron and the Avatar films will be at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of what visual effects can do.

Title	Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)	76%	92%

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