After a year of shuttered theaters, 2021 marked the industry's attempt to bring audiences back to the big screen. : Marvel led the charge with Spider-Man: No Way Home

Here is a look at the defining pillars of Hollywood in 2021:

In 2021, popular media wasn't just something you consumed during a commute; it was the life raft that anchored global culture. From the bloody conclusion of the "Thanos Snap" to the global domination of Korean dramas, here is the definitive look at the trends, hits, and misses of the 2021 entertainment landscape.