The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Movie Opening Scenes of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Saving Private Ryan the greatest of all time among Movie Opening Scenes, with a 64.8% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Jaws (1977) (63.9%), #3 Raiders of the Lost Ark (59.6%).
Some movies grab you immediately. Others change cinema in the first few minutes. This GoatWars league pits the most iconic movie opening scenes of all time against each other in visual-only battles. Watch short, silent GIFs and vote for the opening that hits hardest.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Movie Opening Scenes?
GoatWars fans rank Saving Private Ryan the greatest of all time among Movie Opening Scenes, with a 64.8% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Movie Opening Scenes by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 1,670 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of September 12, 2026.
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