Today in Nerd History | March 11

March 11 brings us the return of a legendary stealth assassin and the mind-bending multiversal adventure that took the world by storm. Let’s explore some Nerdy Facts about Hitman (2016) and Everything Everywhere All at Once!

Inclusion on this list does not imply that the entry is family friendly, only that it was a nerd culture milestone. Parents should, of course, use discernment.

On March 11, 2016, Hitman rebooted the long-running stealth series, bringing back Agent 47 for a fresh take on assassination missions in a dynamic sandbox world.

Nerdy Facts:

• Episodic Experiment: Unlike previous entries, Hitman was released episodically, with new locations launching over time. This format allowed players to explore and master each mission in depth.
• Endless Possibilities: The game introduced Elusive Targets, time-limited assassination missions where players had only one chance to complete their objective, making each attempt high-stakes.
• A Trilogy in the Making: Hitman (2016) laid the foundation for the World of Assassination trilogy, which concluded with Hitman 3 in 2021.

On March 11, 2022, Everything Everywhere All at Once exploded onto the big screen, delivering a multiversal adventure unlike anything seen before.

Nerdy Facts:

• Michelle Yeoh’s Moment: The film gave Michelle Yeoh her first-ever lead role in an American movie, despite her decades-long career as an action and martial arts icon.
• No CGI Required: Many of the film’s mind-bending visual effects were done practically or with minimal CGI, using clever editing and old-school techniques.
• Oscar History: The movie became a massive awards-season favorite, winning seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Yeoh.

March 11 celebrates elite assassins and mind-expanding cinema. Happy Nerd History Day!