Top 10 Most Anticipated Summer Movies Revealed with Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Superman Leading the List

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 25, 2025) – Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, today revealed the results of its annual Moviegoing Trends & Insights Study, heading into CinemaCon, the National Association of Theatre Owners’ official convention taking place March 31 – April 3 in Las Vegas. Surveying over 5,000 moviegoers, Fandango shines a spotlight on the behaviors and sentiments of Loyal Moviegoers, who saw five or more movies in theaters in 2024, and Casual Moviegoers, who saw fewer than four movies in theaters in 2024, to identify opportunities for increased theatrical attendance and overall satisfaction.

With the 2024 domestic box office surpassing $8.5 billion in revenue, understanding how most moviegoers discover the next must-see movie is important. 59% of those surveyed cited social media as their primary source for learning about movies playing in theaters, followed closely by television advertising at 54%. Video content remains the most effective format for sparking excitement with trailers, clips, and reviews topping the list, while Gen Z audiences gravitate towards user-generated content like TikTok debriefs and memes, making these formats critical for reaching and engaging younger audiences.

“As consumers’ appetite and interests continue to evolve, understanding moviegoing behaviors is essential to find new areas of opportunity and help drive industry growth,” said Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango. “With a diverse slate of upcoming films, from superhero epics to action thrillers to cult classic sequels, this summer is proving to have something for all movie fans.”

Taking a closer look at Loyal and Casual Moviegoers, Loyal Moviegoers made up 41% of the survey sample, saw an average of 10 movies in 2024, are most likely to be millennials or Gen X, and are likely to be male. Casual Moviegoers represented 59% of the survey sample, saw an average of 2 movies in 2024, and are likely to be Gen Z and female.

A big motivator for attracting all audiences is premium formats, with 77% of all Loyal and Casual Moviegoers listing IMAX, RealD 3D, and Dolby Cinema as the most popular formats, with RealD 3D increasing 16% in popularity from last year. The study reveals a divide between how Loyal and Casual Moviegoers buy their tickets, with 65% of Loyal Moviegoers preferring to buy tickets online compared to 49% of Casual Moviegoers, signaling an area of opportunity.

Concessions are an important part of the moviegoing experience with 96% of respondents having purchased concessions in the past year. However, only 42% of Loyal and 22% of Casual Moviegoers pre-ordered concessions in the past year. Loyalty programs remain essential, with growing interest in both free and paid loyalty programs. However, when it comes to incentives for paid loyalty programs, Loyal Moviegoers tend to value free upgrades to premium formats, whereas Casual Moviegoers are more interested in gifting discounted subscriptions to family and friends. Among both groups, waived fees, early access to tickets on sale, and bundles are the top three sought-after benefits for paid plans.

The appetite for summer moviegoing remains strong, with 66% of all moviegoers surveyed planning to see four or more movies in theaters this summer, rising to 69% among Gen Z. Summer 2025 is gearing up to make quite a splash with titles like Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Superman leading the top 10 most anticipated summer movies list, offering an action-packed adventure for all audiences and all ages.

The top 10 most anticipated summer movies are:

Jurassic World Rebirth
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Superman
Thunderbolts*
From The World of John Wick: Ballerina
28 Years Later
How to Train Your Dragon
Lilo & Stitch
Freakier Friday

With an impressive slate of blockbuster films and cherished franchises coming in 2025, another area for growth is movie merchandise and ticket bundles – with 81% of those surveyed stating they want more bundles in the upcoming year. As exhibitors continue to expand their alternative content offerings to drive more theater attendance, sporting events continue to be the most appealing with 80% percent of all moviegoers expressing interest in seeing sporting events in theaters, rising to 86% among Loyal moviegoers. TV premieres and finales have also captured the attention of moviegoers, with horror/suspense/thriller, action/adventure, and comedy/sitcoms cited as the top TV genres they would like to see on the big screen.

The Complete 2025 Moviegoing Trends & Insights Study is available HERE.

Study Methodology

Fandango’s study was conducted in December of 2024, surveying more than 5,000 moviegoers, who purchased at least one ticket to a theater since January 2024. The demographic breakdown of the surveyed moviegoers was 80% ages 18 to 54, with 51% identifying as male, 47% female, and 2% non-binary. 45% described themselves as Caucasian; 42% Latinx/Hispanic; 18% Black/African American; 5% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 2% other. Some respondents identified with multiple ethnicities. Additionally, information on our Top 10 most anticipated summer movies and overall summer sentiment was obtained in a supplemental survey of over 3,000 moviegoers conducted in February 2025.

About Fandango

Fandango digital network provides unrivaled, instant access to all things movies and TV, enhancing fan enjoyment across the entire entertainment journey. The portfolio serves more than 50 million unique visitors per month and includes leading online movie ticketer, Fandango, which tickets for 31,000 U.S. movie screens; world-renowned entertainment review site, Rotten Tomatoes; and Fandango at Home, the on-demand streaming service offering the industry’s best selection of 4K UHD titles and more than 250,000 new release and catalogue movies and next day TV shows.