Here are today’s questions. Answers will be published tomorrow. The theme runs from Mon-Thu:

1. What film that begins in 1977 features two New Year’s Eve parties, at each of which the titular protagonists get closer to each other?
2. The events of what 1972 disaster film are set in the wake of a tsunami that hits during a New Year’s Eve celebration party?
3. Which iconic Best Picture winning film ends with the dramatic and inspirational main fight scene on New Year’s Day?
4. Featuring Frank Sinatra in the title role, what heist film features an elaborate robbery in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve?
5. [Theme: 2 of 4] What cosmetic, documented in ancient India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia, was believed to be used not just for aesthetic purposes, but also to protect one from the glare of the sun?

Here are the answers to 2026: Week 1, Quiz 1:

1. Malawi
2. Bouvet Island
3. Haiti
4. Samoa
5. Theme – will be revealed on Friday