The Adventure Movie Night retrospective uses a cinematic theme to help teams identify fresh ideas, unhelpful habits to cut, and successful practices to keep. It's a fun, engaging way to reflect on your sprint as if you were crafting the next blockbuster film.

When to use this template

Use this format when your team needs a creative boost or wants to re-energize reflection after routine retros. It's ideal for teams seeking new ideas and reinforcing positive practices.

How to facilitate

Set the scene by welcoming the team to 'Movie Night' and briefly explain each column using cinematic analogies.

Give everyone time to add thoughts to the three categories: new scenes to shoot (new practices), cut from the script (things to stop), and sequels worth repeating (keep doing).

Group similar ideas, then facilitate a team discussion for each column, encouraging everyone to share their perspectives and highlight impactful stories.

Vote together on priority actions for the next sprint, focusing on introducing new ideas, eliminating blockers, and doubling down on what works.

Close by summarizing decisions and assigning clear owners to action items to bring your team's blockbuster script to life.

Pro Tips

Use movie references or themed icebreakers to help people loosen up and engage.

Encourage everyone to relate retrospectives topics to memorable films or scenes for added fun and insight.

Keep the pace lively, just like an action film, to maintain engagement and energy.

Invite quieter team members to spotlight their ideas, ensuring every voice is heard.

FAQ

What if the team runs out of movie references or doesn't connect to the theme?

Focus simply on the column prompts and encourage creativity, but don't force the theme. The core structure works well even without heavy movie references.

How do we ensure we actually follow up on new 'scenes' or improvements?

Assign specific owners and due dates for each agreed action and revisit them at the start of the next retrospective.

The 'Cut from the Script' column seems negative. How do we keep the discussion constructive?

Frame it as editing for a better story—removing what doesn’t serve the team’s success, not assigning blame.

Want a custom template?

Create a retrospective template tailored to your team's needs with our AI-powered generator

Try AI Template Generator

At a glance

Duration
40–50 min
Team Size
3-10 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
Start, Stop, Continue

Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective

🎬🌄 Adventure Movie Night

Lights, camera, action! Step into the world of adventure movies where our sprint is the daring quest. Let's discover what new plots to start, which clichéd mistakes to stop, and which blockbuster moves to keep rolling!

Template Columns

🍿 New Scenes to Shoot

🎬 Cut from the Script

🌟 Sequels Worth Repeating

About this template