Start with the year
Nosferatu, Dune and How to Train Your Dragon are names that can lead to more than one production. The year and format make the choice clearer. Open the detail page and compare the cast or premise if the poster is unfamiliar.
Read the whole sequel title
Homecoming and Far From Home are different Spider-Man films. The subtitle after a colon can be the most important part of a search. For a first viewing of a connected story, release order is a straightforward starting point; returning viewers can choose a favourite chapter.
Shows do not share episode numbers just because characters overlap
The Penguin is a series rather than another numbered Batman film. Agatha All Along and WandaVision also have separate series entries. Open the show you intend and use its own season guide.
Make a precise recommendation
When passing a title to a friend, include a year if the name could be ambiguous. It is a small detail that prevents a very different movie night. Search by title and year or compare the choices in remakes side by side.