In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in films that feature blended families as central characters. Movies like The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), Stepmom (1998), My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), The Incredibles (2004), and Instant Family (2018) showcase the joys and struggles of blended family life. These films often use humor, drama, or animation to explore the intricacies of merging two families into one.