This sound is used online as a general-purpose animal roar rather than being tied to one widely recognized film scene or character. Short-form creators, gamers and meme editors use bear roars to signal danger, exaggerate aggression or make a reveal feel bigger than the visuals alone. Its staying power comes from how instantly readable it is: even in a brief clip, listeners understand that something powerful or threatening has arrived. That makes it useful across horror edits, outdoor videos and comedic fake-intimidation posts.