Overview of the events of 2011 in film
The following is an overview of the events of 2011 in film, including the highest-grossing films, film festivals, award ceremonies and a list of films released and notable deaths. More film sequels were released in 2011 than any other year before it, with 27 sequels released.[1] West Side Story celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Shrek, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Monsters, Inc., Spirited Away, Amélie and The Fast and the Furious celebrated its 10th anniversary.