The holiday movie season is upon us! We asked nearly 2,000 moviegoers what they're looking forward to seeing.
Fandango found that 83% of ticket-buyers plan to watch at least one film in theaters this holiday season, with 68% planning to see at least two films in theaters in the coming months. Additionally, 66% of those surveyed reported being most interested in seeing newly released movies with their families, while 34% look forward to watching holiday classics.
Here are the final results.
Top 10 Most Anticipated Wide-Release Movies
1. The Marvels
3. Wonka
5. Napoleon
6. Wish
8. Ferrari
9. Poor Things
Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies to Own on Digital Platforms, such as Vudu, when Available
1. The Marvels
7. Wish
10. Thanksgiving
Moviegoers were asked additional questions about their favorite classic and traditional holiday movies, including Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed titles. The results included:
Top 10 Favorite Thanksgiving-Themed Movies
Top 10 Favorite Christmas-Themed Movies
1. Home Alone
2. Elf
Fandango joined in on the age-old debate of whether certain classic films are considered to be Christmas titles. 73% and 65% of those surveyed confirmed that The Nightmare Before Christmas and Die Hard, respectively, are in fact Christmas films. In contrast, survey participants were less convinced that Sleepless in Seattle and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang should fall into that category.
For movie fans looking to get further into the holiday spirit, Rotten Tomatoes will feature a variety of new content in November and December, including watch lists and holiday-themed gift cards. While Vudu, Fandango’s on-demand streaming service, will also join in on the holiday fun with special deals on holiday titles to rent or buy – no subscription required.
The complete 2023 Most Anticipated Holiday Titles Study is available upon request.
