Taika Waititi Trivia

These easy Taika Waititi trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

1. Question 1

   In what year was Taika Waititi born?

   Answer: 1975

   Taika Waititi was born on 16 August 1975.

2. Question 2

   Taika Waititi was born in Wellington, which country?

   1. A.Australia
   2. B.Canada
   3. C.Ireland
   4. D.New Zealand

   Answer: New Zealand

   He was born in Wellington, New Zealand.

3. Question 3

   What is Taika Waititi’s birth name?

   Answer: Taika David Cohen

   His birth name is Taika David Cohen.

4. Question 4

   Which 2019 film was directed by Taika Waititi?

   1. A.Jojo Rabbit
   2. B.Boy
   3. C.Thor: Ragnarok
   4. D.What We Do in the Shadows

   Answer: Jojo Rabbit

   Taika Waititi directed the 2019 film "Jojo Rabbit.".

5. Question 5

   Which Marvel movie did Taika Waititi direct first: "Thor: Ragnarok" or "Thor: Love and Thunder"?

   1. A.Thor: Ragnarok
   2. B.Thor: Love and Thunder
   3. C.Neither of them
   4. D.Both were released the same year

   Answer: Thor: Ragnarok

   He directed "Thor: Ragnarok" before later directing "Thor: Love and Thunder.".

6. Question 6

   Taika Waititi directed which Marvel sequel released after "Thor: Ragnarok"?

   1. A.Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
   2. B.Thor
   3. C.Thor: Love and Thunder
   4. D.Avengers: Endgame

   Answer: Thor: Love and Thunder

   He directed the Marvel film "Thor: Love and Thunder.".

7. Question 7

   What 2010 film did Taika Waititi direct?

   Answer: Boy

   Taika Waititi directed the 2010 film "Boy.".

8. Question 8

   Which 2016 movie about a runaway adventure was directed by Taika Waititi?

   1. A.Jojo Rabbit
   2. B.What We Do in the Shadows
   3. C.Hunt for the Wilderpeople
   4. D.Boy

   Answer: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

   He directed the 2016 film "Hunt for the Wilderpeople.".

9. Question 9

   Taika Waititi co-directed which 2014 vampire comedy?

   1. A.Boy
   2. B.Thor: Love and Thunder
   3. C.What We Do in the Shadows
   4. D.Jojo Rabbit

   Answer: What We Do in the Shadows

   He co-directed the 2014 film "What We Do in the Shadows.".

10. Question 10

    Which rocky Marvel character has Taika Waititi played?

    1. A.Loki
    2. B.Heimdall
    3. C.Valkyrie
    4. D.Korg

    Answer: Korg

    Taika Waititi played the character Korg in the Marvel films.

11. Question 11

    For "Jojo Rabbit," Taika Waititi won the Academy Award in what category?

    1. A.Best Original Screenplay
    2. B.Best Picture
    3. C.Best Adapted Screenplay
    4. D.Best Director

    Answer: Best Adapted Screenplay

    He won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Jojo Rabbit.".

12. Question 12

    Besides directing, Taika Waititi also works as what kind of performer?

    1. A.Magician
    2. B.Painter
    3. C.Actor
    4. D.Dancer

    Answer: Actor

    Taika Waititi is also an actor.

13. Question 13

    Taika Waititi is known for directing, acting, and also being a what?

    1. A.Novelist
    2. B.Athlete
    3. C.Comedian
    4. D.Chef

    Answer: Comedian

    He is also a comedian.

These family Taika Waititi trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

1. Question 1

   What 2007 short film did Taika Waititi direct?

   Answer: Eagle vs Shark

   Taika Waititi directed the 2007 short film "Eagle vs Shark.".

2. Question 2

   Taika Waititi co-created which TV series?

   Answer: Reservation Dogs

   He co-created the TV series "Reservation Dogs.".

3. Question 3

   In which 2011 film did Taika Waititi appear as an actor?

   Answer: Green Lantern

   Taika Waititi acted in the 2011 film "Green Lantern.".

4. Question 4

   Which character did Taika Waititi voice in "The Mandalorian"?

   Answer: IG-11

   Taika Waititi voiced IG-11 in "The Mandalorian.".

5. Question 5

   True or false: Taika Waititi directed the season 1 finale of "The Mandalorian."?

   Answer: True

   He directed the season finale of "The Mandalorian" season 1.

6. Question 6

   Before Taika Waititi became famous in movies and TV, what job did his mother have?

   Answer: She was a schoolteacher.

   Taika Waititi’s mother was a schoolteacher.

7. Question 7

   Which university did Taika Waititi attend?

   Answer: Victoria University of Wellington

   He attended Victoria University of Wellington.

8. Question 8

   What was the name of the comedy duo Taika Waititi was part of?

   Answer: The Humourbeasts

   Taika Waititi was part of the comedy duo The Humourbeasts.

9. Question 9

   Taika Waititi teamed up with which performer to form The Humourbeasts?

   Answer: Jemaine Clement

   Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement formed The Humourbeasts.

10. Question 10

    What award did The Humourbeasts win in 1999?

    Answer: The Billy T Award

    The Humourbeasts won the Billy T Award in 1999.

11. Question 11

    Which short film did Taika Waititi both write and direct in 2004?

    Answer: Two Cars, One Night

    Taika Waititi wrote and directed the 2004 short film "Two Cars, One Night.".

12. Question 12

    "Two Cars, One Night" was nominated for which Academy Award category?

    Answer: Best Live Action Short Film

    "Two Cars, One Night" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

These fun Taika Waititi trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

1. Question 1

   In the 2014 vampire mockumentary "What We Do in the Shadows," what did Taika Waititi do behind the scenes besides appearing on camera?

   Answer: He co-wrote the film.

   Taika Waititi co-wrote the 2014 film "What We Do in the Shadows.".

2. Question 2

   Which vampire does Taika Waititi play in "What We Do in the Shadows"?

   Answer: Viago

   Taika Waititi co-starred is Viago in "What We Do in the Shadows.".

3. Question 3

   In "Jojo Rabbit," Taika Waititi’s Adolf isn’t a regular historical biopic version at all—what is he to Jojo?

   Answer: An imaginary friend

   Taika Waititi’s character Adolf in "Jojo Rabbit" is an imaginary friend.

4. Question 4

   True or false: Taika Waititi directed the 2021 film "Nightmare Alley."?

   Answer: True

   Taika Waititi directed the 2021 film "Nightmare Alley.".

5. Question 5

   Which Stromae music video got the Taika Waititi directing touch?

   1. A.Papaoutai
   2. B.Alors on danse
   3. C.Formidable
   4. D.Tous les mêmes

   Answer: Papaoutai

   Taika Waititi directed the music video for "Papaoutai" by Stromae.

6. Question 6

   On "Our Flag Means Death," which infamous pirate does Taika Waititi play?

   Answer: Blackbeard

   Taika Waititi played Blackbeard in the series "Our Flag Means Death.".

7. Question 7

   Besides acting in "Our Flag Means Death," what production role did Taika Waititi have on the series?

   Answer: Executive producer

   Taika Waititi executive produced "Our Flag Means Death.".

8. Question 8

   Long before more cosmic chaos, Taika Waititi appeared in "Green Lantern" as which character?

   Answer: Thomas Kalmaku

   Taika Waititi acted in the 2011 superhero film "Green Lantern" is Thomas Kalmaku.

9. Question 9

   In the video-game-world comedy "Free Guy," Taika Waititi shows up as what villain?

   Answer: Antwan

   Taika Waititi appears in "Free Guy" is the villain Antwan.

10. Question 10

    What year was Taika Waititi’s film adaptation of "Thor: Love and Thunder" released?

    Answer: 2022

    Taika Waititi directed the 2022 film adaptation of "Thor: Love and Thunder.".

11. Question 11

    "Jojo Rabbit" hopped over from page to screen—what novel is it based on?

    Answer: Caging Skies

    Taika Waititi’s film "Jojo Rabbit" is based on Christine Leunens’s novel "Caging Skies.".

12. Question 12

    What was Taika Waititi’s first feature film as director?

    Answer: Eagle vs Shark

    Taika Waititi’s first feature film is director was "Eagle vs Shark.".

13. Question 13

    Which quirky music-comedy TV series features an episode directed by Taika Waititi?

    Answer: Flight of the Conchords

    Taika Waititi directed an episode of "Flight of the Conchords.".

These funny Taika Waititi trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

1. Question 1

   In "What We Do in the Shadows," what kind of supernatural roommate does Taika Waititi play instead of, say, the guy who never does the dishes?

   Answer: A vampire flatmate.

   Waititi played a vampire flatmate in "What We Do in the Shadows.".

2. Question 2

   "What We Do in the Shadows" films its undead house drama in what documentary-spoofing style?

   Answer: Mockumentary style.

   The film was made in a mockumentary style.

3. Question 3

   Which Taika Waititi short has the compact title that sounds like it could also be a very brisk text message?

   Answer: Tama Tu.

   Waititi wrote and directed the short film "Tama Tu.".

4. Question 4

   "Tama Tu" didn’t just salute and leave—at which festival did it win the jury prize for best short film?

   Answer: The Berlin International Film Festival.

   "Tama Tu" won the jury prize for best short film at the Berlin International Film Festival.

5. Question 5

   On "Our Flag Means Death" season 1, which episode did Taika Waititi direct—the pilot, a random middle chapter, or the one that closes the season?

   1. A.Episode 3
   2. B.The penultimate episode
   3. C.season 1 final episode
   4. D.The pilot episode

   Answer: The season 1 final episode.

   Waititi directed the final episode of season 1.

6. Question 6

   At the 2020 NZTV Awards, which prize did Taika Waititi take home—besides, presumably, any leftover canapés?

   Answer: The Russell Smith Award.

   He won the Russell Smith Award at the 2020 NZTV Awards.

7. Question 7

   Taika Waititi popped up as a voice actor in "Lightyear," which comes from what animation studio?

   Answer: Pixar.

   He had a voice role in Pixar’s "Lightyear.".

8. Question 8

   For "Jojo Rabbit," which writers’ organization gave Taika Waititi an award for Adapted Screenplay?

   Answer: The Writers Guild of America.

   His screenplay for "Jojo Rabbit" won the Writers Guild of America Award for Adapted Screenplay.

9. Question 9

   At the Toronto International Film Festival, "Jojo Rabbit" won which audience-friendly prize?

   Answer: The People’s Choice Award.

   "Jojo Rabbit" won the People’s Choice Award at TIFF.

10. Question 10

    On Disney’s "Moana," Taika Waititi’s credit put him in which job: singing crab, canoe inspector, or writer?

    1. A.resident
    2. B.writer
    3. C.intern
    4. D.interns

    Answer: Writer.

    Waititi was credited is one of the writers on Disney’s "Moana.".

11. Question 11

    In 2022, Taika Waititi was appointed an Officer of what New Zealand honor?

    Answer: The New Zealand Order of Merit.

    He was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2022.

12. Question 12

    Taika Waititi’s father had a wonderfully specific combo platter of occupations. What were they?

    Answer: Artist and farmer.

    His father worked is an artist and farmer.

13. Question 13

    What is the name of Taika Waititi’s mother?

    Answer: Robin Cohen.

    Taika Waititi’s mother is Robin Cohen.

These hard Taika Waititi trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

1. Question 1

   Which 2002 Taika Waititi short shares its title with the two names in it?

   Answer: John & Pogo

   Waititi’s short film "John & Pogo" was released in 2002.

2. Question 2

   On "Next Goal Wins," who is credited as Taika Waititi’s screenplay co-writer?

   Answer: Iain Morris

   Waititi directed "Next Goal Wins" from a screenplay he co-wrote with Iain Morris.

3. Question 3

   Where did Waititi’s feature "Boy" premiere in 2010?

   Answer: The Sundance Film Festival

   "Boy" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010.

4. Question 4

   What is the title of the "Thor: Ragnarok"-related short directed by Taika Waititi that imagines Thor in roommate mode?

   Answer: Team Thor

   Waititi directed the "Thor: Ragnarok" short "Team Thor.".

5. Question 5

   Which Marvel short did Waititi direct that shifts the spotlight from the God of Thunder to Darryl?

   Answer: Team Darryl

   Waititi directed the Marvel short "Team Darryl.".

6. Question 6

   Waititi directed an episode of which New Zealand paranormal-comedy TV series?

   Answer: Wellington Paranormal

   Waititi directed an episode of the TV series "Wellington Paranormal.".

7. Question 7

   What was Taika Waititi’s credited role on the series "Reservation Dogs" besides directing its launch?

   Answer: Executive producer

   Waititi served is an executive producer on "Reservation Dogs.".

8. Question 8

   For "Jojo Rabbit," Waititi won a Grammy in which soundtrack category?

   Answer: Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

   Waititi won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for "Jojo Rabbit.".

9. Question 9

   In Waititi’s short "Two Cars, One Night," where are the children waiting?

   Answer: In parked cars outside a pub

   "Two Cars, One Night" centers on children waiting in parked cars outside a pub.

10. Question 10

    Which character did Taika Waititi play in the 2011 comic-book film "Green Lantern"?

    Answer: Voltan

    Waititi portrayed Voltan in "Green Lantern" (2011).

11. Question 11

    Which iwi-linked ancestry is specifically part of Taika Waititi’s heritage?

    Answer: Te Whānau-ā-Apanui

    Waititi’s heritage includes Te Whānau-ā-Apanui ancestry.

12. Question 12

    Alongside his Māori roots, which Jewish heritage is also part of Waititi’s background?

    Answer: Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry

    Waititi’s heritage also includes Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

13. Question 13

    Waititi has said the surname he uses for film work comes from which side of his family?

    Answer: His father’s side

    He has said he used the surname Waititi from his father’s side for film work.

14. Question 14

    When Taika was young, which family member helped him write for school?

    Answer: His mother

    Waititi’s mother used to help him write for school when he was young.