‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘Captain Marvel’ Rated By Atom Tickets As Most Anticipated 2019 Film Releases

Avengers: Endgame came out on top in Atom Tickets’ ranking of the most anticipated 2019 film releases.

The survey by the social movie ticketing app, whose backers include Lionsgate, Disney and Fox, placed Captain Marvel and Toy Story 4 second and third, respectively. Endgame, though, finished on top of several lists (for most anticipated overall movie, ensemble cast and superhero movie) by “wide margins,” the company said.

The preview list follows a forecast last week from Fandango, which also had Avengers leading the pack.

“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,” he added. “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.”

Here are Atom’s top 10 overall most anticipated movies, followed by some more specific rankings:

1. Avengers: Endgame
2. Captain Marvel
3. Spider-Man: Far From Home
4. Toy Story 4
5. The Lion King
6. Star Wars: Episode IX
7. Aladdin
8. X-Men: Dark Phoenix
9. Glass
10. Jumanji Sequel

Most anticipated superhero movies:

1. Avengers: Endgame
2. Captain Marvel
3. Spider-Man: Far From Home

Most anticipated family films:

1. The Lion King
2. Toy Story 4
3. Aladdin

Most anticipated horror films:

1. It: Chapter 2
2. Pet Sematary
3. Annabelle 3

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

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

Fans are most excited to see the following actors:

1. Ryan Reynolds
2. Chris Pratt
3. Dwayne Johnson
4. Will Smith
5. Keanu Reeves

Moviegoers are most excited to see the following actresses:

1. Kristen Bell
2. Lupita Nyong’o
3. Brie Larson
4. Beyoncé
5. Zendaya

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

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