🎬🍿 Movie Night Premiere

Lights, camera, action! Let’s review our team’s performance like film critics—celebrate the box office hits, analyze the plot twists, and brainstorm sequels for even greater success. Roll out the red carpet for our agile blockbuster!
45–60 min
4-12 people
Based on: What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve
🎬🍿 Movie Night Premiere

Template Columns

🏆 Blockbuster Moments

Spotlight the team’s biggest successes and stellar performances during this sprint.

Base column: What Went Well
🎭 Plot Twists & Bloopers

Highlight unexpected challenges or scenes that didn’t quite go as planned.

Base column: What Went Wrong
🎬 Sequel Enhancements

Pitch ideas to improve our next production and make the next sprint a smash hit!

Base column: What We Want to Improve

About this template

A fun, film‑themed retrospective where the team reviews successes, challenges, and ideas for the next sprint as if critiquing a movie.

When to use this template

Use when you want to inject creativity and energy, especially after a high‑visibility sprint or when the team needs a fresh perspective.

How to facilitate

1

Gather the team on a shared virtual board and set the stage by announcing the movie‑night theme and the three columns

2

Ask participants to write brief “scene” notes for Blockbuster Moments, describing the biggest successes of the sprint

3

Next, have them add Plot Twists & Bloopers cards, noting any unexpected challenges or mistakes

4

Then move to Sequel Enhancements, where everyone proposes concrete ideas to improve the next sprint

5

Group similar cards, discuss each cluster, and vote on the top three actions to carry forward

6

Close by summarizing the selected actions, assigning owners, and ending with a fun “movie trailer” recap

Pro Tips

Use emojis or GIFs on cards to keep the atmosphere lively and visual

Limit each note to one sentence to keep discussion focused and timeboxed

Tie each Sequel Enhancement to a specific sprint goal to ensure actionable outcomes

FAQ

What if the team struggles to come up with movie‑themed analogies?

Remind them that the theme is a fun framing device; they can simply list the win or issue and add a brief cinematic label later.

How much time should be allocated to voting?

Aim for a 5‑minute silent vote using stickers or the poll tool, then spend a few minutes discussing the top choices.

Can this format work for larger teams?

Yes, split the group into two or three sub‑teams for the initial card creation, then merge the boards for a collective discussion.

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At a glance

  • Duration

    45–60 min

  • Team Size

    4-12 people

  • Columns

    3 columns

  • Base Format

    What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve

Tags

creative
team health
reflection
action-oriented
fun

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