# Fear-Mongering Movies New 2012 Trailer Expands on Teaser & Fear of the End (UPDATE) By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-trailer References: [whowillsurvive2012](http://www.whowillsurvive2012.com/) In the first teaser for the upcoming movie '2012' the viewers are asked, “How would the World’s leaders prepare 6 billion people for the end of the world?” That original teaser left room for imagination and comfort but this new [theatrical trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herding-home-for-the-holiday) does not. The [apocalypse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-halloween-event) is brought to real life and thrown in your face. The world is brought to its knees among disaster, panic and destruction while someone (anybody) tries to make sense of the whole situation. Based on the Mayan calender that says the world will end on December 21st, 2012, this movie looks to invoke some fear among anyone who sees it (depending on what you believe in). The answer to the teasers question… “They wouldn’t.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Apocalyptic Movies:** Opportunity for filmmakers and production companies to capitalize on the fear and fascination with the end of the world by creating visually stunning and emotionally gripping apocalyptic movies. - **Mayan Calendar Prophecies:** Opportunity for marketers and event planners to create unique and engaging experiences centered around the Mayan calendar prophecies, offering immersive storytelling and educational opportunities. - **Existential Anxiety:** Opportunity for psychologists and mental health professionals to develop new therapeutic approaches and tools to help individuals cope with existential anxiety and fear of the unknown. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Entertainment:** The film industry can embrace this trend by producing engaging and thought-provoking apocalyptic movies that capture the public's imagination and address their fears. - **Marketing and Events:** The marketing and events industry can create experiential campaigns and immersive events that explore the themes of the Mayan calendar prophecies, offering unique and memorable experiences for participants. - **Psychology and Mental Health:** The field of psychology and mental health can develop innovative approaches and tools to help individuals navigate and overcome existential anxiety, providing essential support and guidance during uncertain times. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Themed Sci-Fi Thrillers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junge.md) - [Gory Anime Trailer Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terminator-zero.md) - [80s-Based Horror Trilogies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxxxine.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Cinematic GenAI Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-knowit-alls.md) - [Movie-Inspired Truck Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ram-truck.md) - [Horror-Themed Virtual Islands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-to-me.md) - [Iconic Game Thriller Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Gaming Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-matrix-resurrections.md)