Avengers 4: Endgame is the Most Anticipated Movie of 2019 Finds Atom Tickets Survey

Established Franchises with Four-Quadrant Appeal are Anticipated to Lead the Box Office

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Dec 31, 2018, 11:50 ET

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Established franchises top the list for fans' most anticipated movies to see in 2019 according to a survey by Atom Tickets, the social movie ticketing platform. Avengers 4: Endgame, starring Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Mark Ruffalo topped multiple lists by wide margins, including overall "most anticipated," "most anticipated superhero movie," and "most excited ensemble cast to see." Captain Marvel and Toy Story 4 claimed the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively, on the overall "most anticipated" list of films to see in 2019. The bulk of the top 10 most anticipated movies are tent-pole films that have strong four-quadrant appeal, meaning they appeal to both males and females, and both over- and under-25 years old.

"Although we expect to see some movement in preferences as release dates near and studios ramp up marketing efforts, there were clear winners in each category. The battles for box office dominance between Dwayne Johnson, Lupita Nyong'o, The Avengers, and Star Wars will be epic, and the 2019 slate looks great overall," said Matthew Bakal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Atom Tickets.

"Despite all the headlines about streaming formats dominating the industry, our survey found that consumers are still very enthusiastic about seeing movies in the theater," added Bakal. "In fact, an overwhelming 86% of survey respondents said they are likely to see movies in theaters in 2019. Interestingly, a large majority of consumers — 76% — plan to watch the movies they loved and saw in the theater again at home."

Below are the top 10 overall most anticipated movies for 2019 according to Atom Tickets:

Avengers 4: Endgame
Captain Marvel
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Toy Story 4
The Lion King
Star Wars: Episode IX
Aladdin
X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Glass
Jumanji Sequel

Most anticipated superhero movies for 2019 are:

Avengers 4: Endgame
Captain Marvel
Spider-Man: Far From Home

Most anticipated family films for 2019 are:

The Lion King
Toy Story 4
Aladdin

Most anticipated horror films for 2019 are:

It: Chapter 2
Pet Sematary
Annabelle 3

The top three ensemble casts fans are most excited to see in 2019 are:

Avengers 4: Endgame with Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Mark Ruffalo
Star Wars: Episode IX with Oscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong'o, and John Boyega
Jumanji Sequel with Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, and Kevin Hart

Fans are most excited to see the following actors in 2019:

Ryan Reynolds
Chris Pratt
Dwayne Johnson
Will Smith
Keanu Reeves

Moviegoers are most excited to see the following actresses in 2019:

Kristen Bell
Lupita Nyong'o
Brie Larson
Beyoncé
Zendaya

Fans are most excited to see the following actors/actresses in their breakout movie roles:

Sophie Turner in X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Mena Massoud in Aladdin
Millie Bobby Brown in Godzilla: King of the Monsters

About Atom Tickets
Atom Tickets is the first-of-its-kind social movie ticketing app. Backed by Lionsgate, Disney, Twentieth Century Fox Film, and Fidelity Management & Research Company, Atom Tickets allows consumers to search for films instantly, invite friends, buy tickets, pre-order concessions and more. Enabled on over 21,000 screens across the U.S., the platform's innovative marketing capabilities help studios, exhibitors and brands maximize revenue opportunities. Atom Tickets is available as a free app in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store and online at atomtickets.com.

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