Fandango 2023 Most Anticipated Holiday Movies Survey Reveals “The Marvels,” “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” and “Wonka” as Some of the Top Titles Fans Are Excited to See in Theaters
Of the Nearly 2,000 Moviegoers Surveyed, Nearly Three-Quarters Said they are Planning to Watch at Least Two Films in Theaters This Holiday Season
Plus, Respondents Weighed in on the Movies They Are Most Excited to Own on Digital Platforms, Such As Vudu, When Available
LOS ANGELES (October 31, 2023) – Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, today announced the results of its 2023 Most Anticipated Holiday Movies Survey, heading into what will be an exciting and packed holiday season. Surveying nearly 2,000 ticket buyers, Fandango found that 83% of moviegoers plan to watch at least one wide-release film in theaters this holiday season, with nearly three-quarters of respondents planning to see at least two films in theaters and 66% saying they are interested in seeing newly released movies with their families.
The final results from Fandango’s 2023 Most Anticipated Holiday Movie Survey are below:
Top 10 Most Anticipated Wide-Release Movies:
- 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
Top 10 Movies Moviegoers Plan to Purchase on Digital Platforms, such as Vudu, when Available:
- The Marvels
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- Wonka
- Godzilla Minus One
- Napoleon
- Wish
- Trolls Band Together
- The Boy and the Heron
- Thanksgiving
Fandango joined in on the age-old debate of whether certain classic films are considered to be Christmas titles, with 73% and 65% confirming that The Nightmare Before Christmas and Die Hard, respectively, are in fact Christmas films. Moviegoers were also asked questions about their favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed titles. The results included:
Top 10 Favorite Thanksgiving-Themed Movies:
- Knives Out
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
- Addams Family Values
- Grumpy Old Men
- The Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Scent of a Woman
- Home for the Holidays
- Soul Food
- Hannah and Her Sisters
- The Ice Storm
Top 10 Favorite Christmas-Themed Movies:
- Home Alone
- Elf
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- The Santa Clause
- It’s a Wonderful Life
- A Christmas Story
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- Miracle on 34th St
For movie lovers 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.
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