Can you guess which 1980s summer movies premiered in theaters first?

How to round up '80s movie fans in three words: Hey, you guys!

Summers in the 1980s delivered some of the wildest adventures, from Indiana Jones escapades to The Goonies' daring escapes.

Think you can keep track of which summer movies you saw first in the Eighties?

Below, we pit summer blockbuster against summer blockbuster to see if your memory for these release dates can stand the test of time.

If you're feeling really daring, go for the perfect summer release score. Good luck!
  1. Which blockbuster starring a movie hero icon came to theaters first: Batman or Raiders of the Lost Ark?
  2. Which cast of kids did we follow along a wild adventure first: The Goonies or Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?
  3. Which movie showed us a twisted reality first: Big or Twilight Zone: The Movie?
  4. Which movie transported us into the future first: Back to the Future or Blade Runner?
  5. Which movie's unusual beings did we encounter first: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial or Ghostbusters?
  6. Which movie gave you a shock to your system first: Poltergeist or Predator?
  7. Which teen love story did you totally relate to first: Dirty Dancing or Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
  8. Which bonkers vacation did you watch first: National Lampoon's Vacation or Pee-wee's Big Adventure?
  9. Which movie showed us its gritty version of New York City first: Die Hard or Escape from New York?
  10. Which insane transformation did we watch first: The Fly or Teen Wolf?

Can you guess which 1980s summer movies premiered in theaters first?

Your Result...

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Runeshaper 56 months ago

You got 8 out of 10
Next time anyone asks if you like '80s movies, quote Peter Venkman: "I'd call that a big yes."
EllisClevenger 63 months ago
You got 9 out of 10
Next time anyone asks if you like '80s movies, quote Peter Venkman: "I'd call that a big yes."
Missed #10. Easy, considering I was thinking of the original.
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