Some of the biggest movie franchises in the world are set to release new instalments in 2025, and it’s safe to say fans are excited
Brits quizzed on top movies of 2024
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster bonanza, with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning leading the charge as the most anticipated film, according to a survey of 2,000 adults.
Fans are on the edge of their seats waiting for Tom Cruise to deliver another heart-stopping performance as Ethan Hunt in what’s expected to be an explosive finale to the spy series.
Hot on its heels is Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest roar from the dinosaur franchise, and Avatar: Fire and Ash, which continues James Cameron’s visually stunning sci-fi saga.
Other titles stirring excitement among cinema-goers include 28 Years Later, adding to Danny Boyle’s chilling post-apocalyptic narrative, and the adrenaline-fueled Fast and Furious 11.
Jake Ashton of OLBG, the firm behind the research, underscored the hype surrounding these cinematic giants: “Avatar: Fire and Ash is the early favourite to smash the $1bn (£974k) mark at the box office.”
He added: “The previous two films in the franchise both went above and beyond, hitting the $2bn mark (£1.58m) making them some of the highest-grossing films of all time.”
Ashton also suggested that Jurassic World: Rebirth could replicate the financial triumphs of its forerunners, eyeing the $1bn milestone achieved by the earlier instalments.
Yet, he cautioned against overconfidence, reminding us of Joker: Folie a Deux, which fell short of expectations despite the buzz it generated prior to release.
The study shed light on the cinema-going habits of Brits, revealing that one in five individuals visit the cinema every few months, while 15% attend monthly. Furthermore, 20% of respondents intend to increase their cinema visits in 2025, contrasting with the 10% who anticipate reducing their frequency.
The affordability of tickets remains a crucial factor, with movie enthusiasts willing to pay up to £10.98 per ticket. Additionally, 56% of respondents prioritise comfortable seating, and 45% value convenient cinema locations when deciding where to watch films.
Reflecting on 2024, the survey identified Deadpool and Wolverine as the year’s most popular movie, followed closely by Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal. Other top choices included animated hits such as Despicable Me 4 and Wicked.
According to the survey, the primary reason people visit the cinema is for entertainment value (64%), followed by the opportunity to see new releases (38%), and spending quality time with loved ones (32%).
The most common cinema companions are partners (56%), ahead of friends (16%) and solo attendees (10%). In terms of genres, action (45%), thrillers (38%), and comedy (36%) are the most sought-after options among film enthusiasts.
Ashton concluded: “Next year, movie lovers are in for a treat, with some of the most popular franchises releasing their latest instalments.”
“Let’s see what the UK public has to say – sometimes it’s the films we least expect which provide us with the most entertainment”.
TOP 20 FILMS BRITS WANT TO WATCH IN 2025:
1. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
2. Jurassic World: Rebirth
3. Avatar: Fire and Ash
4. Captain America: Brave New World
5. 28 Years Later
6. Superman: Legacy
7. Fast & Furious 11
8. The Fantastic Four
9. The Naked Gun
10. Snow White
11. The Exorcist: Deceiver
12. How to Train Your Dragon
13. The Bad Guys 2
14. Atlantis
15. Freakier Friday
16. Saw XI
17. M3GAN 2.0
18. Thunderbolts
19. Lilo & Stitch
20. Minecraft