{"id":1229,"date":"2026-04-08T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/ranny\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:21:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:21:41","slug":"fandango-trends-top-summer-films","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/ranny\/2026\/fandango-trends-top-summer-films\/","title":{"rendered":"Fandango Shares Its 2026 Moviegoing Trends and Insights Study &#038; Top Anticipated Summer Films"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fandango.jpg\" alt=\"Fandango Partners With Instagram for Movie Ticketing\" width=\"121\" height=\"68\" \/>Fandango, the nation\u2019s leading online movie ticketing service, today revealed the results of its annual Moviegoing Trends &amp; Insights Study, ahead of CinemaCon, Cinema United\u2019s official convention taking place from April 13th \u2013 April 16th in Las Vegas. Surveying over 5,000 moviegoers, this year\u2019s study highlights how generational differences are shaping the future of theatrical moviegoing, with Gen Z and Millennials not only attending movies more frequently but also spending more per trip and seeking out enhanced, experience-driven offerings that extend beyond the screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1230 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/ranny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/summer2026films-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/ranny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/summer2026films-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/ranny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/summer2026films.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px\" \/><\/strong>The study reveals clear distinctions in how different generations approach moviegoing. Gen Z is leading attendance growth and treating moviegoing as a social, premium experience, over-indexing on premium formats, digital ticketing, and pairing trips to the theater with dining and group outings. In contrast, Millennials approach moviegoing as a more planned and value-conscious purchase, balancing entertainment with budget considerations and family logistics, while leaning into nostalgia more than any other group.<\/p>\n<p>The appetite for summer moviegoing remains strong, with 76% of all moviegoers surveyed planning to see a movie in theaters this summer. Summer 2026 is gearing up to make quite a splash with titles like <em>Toy Story 5, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Odyssey <\/em>and S<em>cary Movie<\/em> (2026) leading the top 10 most anticipated summer movies list, offering a nostalgic adventure for all audiences and all ages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The top 10 most anticipated summer movies are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toy Story 5<\/li>\n<li>Spider-Man: Brand New Day<\/li>\n<li>The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/li>\n<li>The Odyssey<\/li>\n<li>Scary Movie (2026)<\/li>\n<li>Moana (2026)<\/li>\n<li>Minions &amp; Monsters<\/li>\n<li>Mortal Kombat II<\/li>\n<li>Supergirl<\/li>\n<li>Sony\/Blumhouse Insidious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Complete 2026 Moviegoing Trends &amp; Insights Study is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fandango.com\/movie-news\/fandangos-2026-moviegoing-trends-and-insights-study-755270\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fandango, the nation\u2019s leading online movie ticketing service, today revealed the results of its annual Moviegoing Trends &amp; Insights Study, ahead of CinemaCon, Cinema United\u2019s official convention taking place from April 13th \u2013 April 16th in Las Vegas. 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