With the holiday season approaching, Fandango has unveiled results from its annual Most Anticipated Holiday Movies survey. The ticketing service polled nearly 2,000 film fans to determine the most buzzed-about upcoming theatrical releases.
Among key findings, 83% of respondents plan to see at least one wide release in theaters this holiday season. Nearly 75% intend to catch multiple films on the big screen, while 66% are interested in seeing new movies with family.
The top 10 most eagerly awaited upcoming holiday movies are:
- The Marvels
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
- Wonka
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- Napoleon
- Wish
- The Color Purple
- Ferrari
- Poor Things
- Godzilla Minus One
The survey also asked which films fans plan to buy on digital platforms like Vudu when available:
- The Marvels
- Aquaman 2
- The Hunger Games Prequel
- Wonka
- Godzilla Minus One
- Napoleon
- Wish
- Trolls Band Together
- The Boy and the Heron
- Thanksgiving
When it comes to iconic holiday films, 73% agreed The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas movie, while 65% said the same of Die Hard.
For favorite Thanksgiving-themed films, Knives Out topped Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Addams Family Values. The top Christmas films were Home Alone, Elf, Christmas Vacation, and It’s a Wonderful Life.
To help fans get in the holiday spirit, Fandango’s Rotten Tomatoes will offer watch lists and gift cards. The Vudu streaming service will also have holiday movie deals.
Don’t miss the chance to catch the most anticipated new seasonal releases and revisit classics on the big screen this holiday season.