In what might be the most unnecessary poll in
recent memory, Fandango conducted a survey to
find out the most anticipated film of 2015. The
result: Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Thanks,
common sense. The other four most anticipated
movies were (in order): Avengers: Age of Ultron,
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, Fifty
Shades of Grey, and Jurassic World. Fifty Shades
is definitely the big surprise on that list, and it
makes me wish Fandango had broken down its
survey into demographics. That would actually
be informative as opposed to telling me that
people are excited about a new Star Wars movie.
The site also ranked actors, rising stars, and
family films.
Hit the jump for all the lists, and sound off in the
comments about your top five most anticipated
movies for 2015. I’m curious to see how many
of you say Star Wars .
Here’s the press release:
FANDANGO REVEALS ITS 2015 HOT LIST OF THE
MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES AND ACTORS, LED
BY
“STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS,” JENNIFER
LAWRENCE & ROBERT DOWNEY, JR.
Fandango Film Fans Pick “Star Wars” Newcomer
Daisy Ridley & “Fifty Shades” Star Jamie Dornan
as Biggest Breakouts of the New Year
LOS ANGELES – December 30, 2014 – Fandango,
the nation’s leading moviegoer destination,
surveyed more than a thousand fans in the last
week of December, asking them about the films
and stars they are most anticipating in the new
year.
“Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”
was selected by the fans as their most
anticipated movie, while Jennifer Lawrence and
Robert Downey, Jr., were picked as “Fan
Favorites” among actors and actresses starring in
2015 movies.
Commenting on “ Star Wars ”’ top ranking,
Fandango Chief Correspondent Dave Karger
points out, “It’s been a decade since the last
installment of the most beloved sci-fi fantasy
franchise of all time, and kids of all ages are
eagerly anticipating the revitalization of the series
next December.”
For the second year in a row, Jennifer Lawrence
ranked as Fandango fans’ top pick among female
stars. “Moviegoers can’t wait for the ‘Mockingjay’
finale of her phenomenally successful ‘Hunger
Games’ franchise,” says Karger, “but we’re also
excited to see Jennifer in a new film – ‘Joy’ -
from David O. Russell, who previously directed
her to Oscar nods for ‘Silver Linings Playbook’
and ‘American Hustle.’”
Robert Downey, Jr., returning as Tony Stark/Iron
Man in “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” has
consistently ranked as a top pick on the
Fandango Hot List over the past five years. “For
the sequel to the biggest Marvel movie ever,”
Karger says, “fans can’t get enough of Downey
as the man in the iron suit.”
For the top male and female rising stars, fans
picked Irish actor Jamie Dornan (as Christian
Grey in “Fifty Shades of Grey”) and “Star Wars:
The Force Awakens” newcomer Daisy Ridley. “As
the mysterious leading man in the most highly-
anticipated literary adaptation of 2015, Jamie
Dornan has what a big-screen movie star
demands – looks, charming reputation and
charisma to spare,” says Karger. “Daisy Ridley
also has a scent of mystery about her, since no
one knows anything about her part, and fans are
breathlessly waiting to find out what role she will
play in the ‘Star Wars’ universe.”
“ Minions” rounds out the 2015 Hot List as the
top family pick. “Parents and kids alike are
looking forward to the third outing of the
‘Despicable Me’ franchise to discover the origin of
everyone’s favorite little yellow creatures,” says
Karger.
Fandango Chief Correspondent Karger also
weighed in with his own personal picks for 2015’s
Most Anticipated Movies, which are, in
descending order, “Tomorrowland,” “Ant-Man,”
“Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Mission Impossible 5,”
and “Kingsman: The Secret Service.”
’Tomorrowland’ is the 2015 movie I’m most
looking forward to seeing,” says Karger. “The
smashing teaser trailer and the unbeatable
combination of George Clooney and director Brad
Bird (‘The Incredibles,’ ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost
Protocol’) promises a smart, grand scale sci-fi
fantasy adventure.”
FANDANGO FAN PICKS FOR 2015
Most Anticipated 2015 Movie:
1. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
2. “Avengers: Age of Ultron”
3. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2”
4. “Fifty Shades of Grey”
5. “Jurassic World”
Fan Favorite Actress in 2015 Movies :
1. Jennifer Lawrence (“The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay – Part 2,” “Joy” )
2. Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”)
3. Angelina Jolie (“By the Sea”)
4. Melissa McCarthy (“Spy”)
5. Halle Berry (“Kidnap”)
Fan Favorite Actor in 2015 Movies :
1. Robert Downey, Jr. (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”)
2. Chris Hemsworth (“Avengers: Age of Ultron,”
“Blackhat,” and “In the Heart of the Sea”)
3. Daniel Craig (“Spectre”)
4. Chris Pratt (“Jurassic World”)
5. Tom Cruise (“Mission Impossible 5”)
Biggest Male Breakout Movie Star, 2015:
1. Jamie Dornan (“Fifty Shades of Grey”)
2. John Boyega (“Star Wars: The Force
Awakens”)
3. Levi Miller (“Pan”)
4. Neel Sethi (“The Jungle Book”)
5. Tony Jaa (“Furious 7”)
Biggest Female Breakout Movie Star, 2015:
1. Daisy Ridley (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”)
2. Lily James (“Cinderella,” “Pride and Prejudice
and Zombies”)
3. Dakota Johnson (“Fifty Shades of Grey,” “A
Bigger Splash”)
4. Kate Mara (“The Fantastic Four,” “The
Martian”)
5. Sofia Boutella (“Kingsman: The Secret
Service”)
Most Anticipated Family Film of 2015:
1.”Minions”
2. “Cinderella”
3. “Pixar’s Inside Out”
4. “Peanuts”
5. “Pan”
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