2015 Fixed

The year that reshaped global politics, technology, culture, and environmental policy for the decade that followed. It was the year the world committed to a greener future through the Paris Climate Agreement, faced a massive humanitarian migration crisis, and experienced a cultural explosion driven by the maturation of streaming platforms and social media networks.

In November 2015, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks occurred in Paris, killing 130 people and injuring hundreds more. The attacks, which were carried out by ISIS, were widely condemned, and they marked a significant escalation of global terrorism. The year that reshaped global politics, technology, culture,

The world of film, music, television, and video games in 2015 offered a rich tapestry of hits, surprises, and cultural phenomena. At the box office, Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered records, earning over $2 billion globally and becoming the highest-grossing film of the year—and the third highest of all time at that point. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the film introduced new heroes like Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Finn (John Boyega) while bringing back beloved original characters. It was a nostalgic yet fresh start for the franchise, and its December release dominated holiday conversations. Other blockbusters included Jurassic World , which revived the dinosaur franchise with $1.67 billion, and Furious 7 , whose emotional tribute to the late Paul Walker helped it earn $1.5 billion. The attacks, which were carried out by ISIS,

In video games, 2015 was a landmark year. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in May and quickly became a benchmark for open-world RPGs, winning hundreds of Game of the Year awards. Its rich storytelling, deep side quests, and gorgeous world set a new standard. September brought Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain , Hideo Kojima’s final game for Konami, which impressed with its stealth mechanics and emergent gameplay, even as its unfinished story left fans divided. And Fallout 4 , despite mixed reviews, sold 1.2 million copies on Steam within 24 hours of its November release. Meanwhile, the indie scene shone with Undertale , a quirky, heartfelt RPG that became a cult classic almost instantly. Directed by J

NASA’s New Horizons probe performed the first-ever flyby of Pluto in July, providing humanity with its first close-up images of the dwarf planet.