Fandango 2024 Most Anticipated Holiday Movies Survey Reveals What Fans Want to See in Theaters

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Fandango has announced the results of its 2024 Most Anticipated Holiday Movies Survey today, with many exciting new releases heading to theaters for fans to enjoy. In a survey of more than 2,000 ticket buyers, Fandango found that over 80% of moviegoers are planning to watch at least one film in theaters during this festive time of year. According to Fandango’s latest survey, nearly 65% of moviegoers interested in seeing both Wicked and Gladiator II, saying they would like to see a “double feature” during the opening weekend in theaters. The final results from Fandango’s 2024 Most Anticipated Holiday Movies Survey are below. 

Top 10 Most Anticipated Theatrical Movies:

  • Wicked
  • Gladiator II
  • Moana 2
  • Nosferatu
  • The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
  • Red One
  • Kraven the Hunter
  • Mufasa: The Lion King
  • Here
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Moviegoers were also asked questions about their favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas titles. The results included: 

Top 10 Favorite Thanksgiving Movies:

  • Planes, Trains & Automobiles
  • Knives Out
  • Addams Family Values
  • Grumpy Old Men
  • The Fantastic Mr. Fox
  • Home for the Holidays
  • Scent of a Woman
  • Thanksgiving
  • Soul Food
  • Hannah and Her Sisters

Top 10 Favorite Christmas Movies:

  • Elf
  • Home Alone
  • National Lampoons’ Christmas Vacation
  • The Grinch
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • A Christmas Story
  • It’s a Wonderful Life
  • The Santa Clause
  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
  • Miracle on 34th Street
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