Most Awaited Films and Actors Coming Our Way Next Year

Disney and Marvel are expected to continue to be a strong force in the theatrical market, allowing audiences to continue to experience the magic of their films on screens around the world.

Audiences are excited to see what the new movies of the year have to offer. According to Fandango’s Most Awaited Movies survey, viewers can expect some highly anticipated titles with star appearances.

Disney Studios is always evolving, and fans can’t wait to see the latest performances.

Halle Bailey has been named as the most awaited as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and Melissa McCarthy is slated to play the villainous role of Ursula, which could definitely go down in history.

Chris Pratt also plays future hero Peter Quill (aka Star Lord) from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, so get ready for an epic adventure not to be missed.

Moviegoers are gearing up for an exciting year with their sights set on the top five sequels of 2021.

From Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to John Wick: Chapter 4 and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, it’s sure to be an action-packed summer. Additionally, Spider-Man Across The Verse, Antman And The Wasp: Quantumania would lead audiences into exciting new worlds. 

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What It Means

An overwhelming majority of respondents suggested that box office revenue could surge again in 2023 as more moviegoers are expected to return to theaters.

This follows a lukewarm recovery from closures forced by COVID-19, indicating many are eager for some form of cinematic entertainment after more than a year away. 

“With more than a hundred new releases heading into theaters, fans are excited to see movies back on the big screen where they belong,” Fandango Managing Director Erik Davis stated. 

“The new year promises a significant increase of movies people want to see in theaters, from returning franchises like Indiana Jones, Creed, Hunger Games and Mission Impossible, to highly-awaited re-imaginings like The Little Mermaid and Haunted Mansion, to off-the-wall entertainment like Cocaine Bear and M3gan. 2023 boasts one of the most exciting movie line-ups in years.”

Uncover the intriguing findings of our survey below. 

Highly Awaited Films

Most Awaited Family Film:

1. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2. The Super Mario Bros. Movie
3. The Little Mermaid
4. Haunted Mansion
5. Pixar’s Elemental

Most Awaited Horror Film:

1. Salem’s Lot
2. Insidious: Fear the Dark
3. The Exorcist
4. Scream 6
5. M3gan

Most Awaited Live-Action Comedy:

1. Magic Mike’s Last Dance
2. Barbie
3. Cocaine Bear
4. House Party
5. 80 for Brady

Most Awaited Action/Adventure (Non-Superhero) Movie:

1. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
3. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes
4. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
5. Fast X

Most Awaited Superhero Movies

1. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
3. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
4. The Marvels
5. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Favorite Genre:

1. Action/Adventure/Superhero
2. Comedy
3. Animated/Family
4. Drama
5. Horror/Thriller

Most Awaited Blockbusters:

1. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
3. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
4. John Wick: Chapter 4
5. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
6. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
7. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
8. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes
9. Creed III
10. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Most Awaited New Performance on the Big Screen:

1. Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid)
2. Viola Davis (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes)
3. Jonathan Majors (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania)
4. Christopher Walken (Dune: Part 2)
5. Margot Robbie (Barbie)

Most Awaited Hero:

1. Chris Pratt as Star-Lord (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3)
2. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny)
3. Keanu Reeves as John Wick (John Wick 4)
4. Zoe Saldana as Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3)
5. Paul Rudd as Ant-Man (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania)

Most Awaited Villain:

1. Melissa McCarthy as Ursula (The Little Mermaid)
2. Bill Skarsgård as the Marquis (John Wick 4)
3. Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania)
4. Jack Black (voice) as Bowser (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
5. Jason Momoa as Dante (Fast X)     

More Survey

As the calendar approaches the highly awaited 2023, Hollywood is abuzz with speculation about which films could take home Oscar glory. But before betting on who will be the winner in awards season, let’s take a look at what the gold stats tell us about this year’s likely contenders.

helpful report card. 

This guide will provide insight into which movies and talent are currently winning big on their potential race to earning an Academy Award nomination at the 95th ceremony. 

Stay in the loop with our list of nominees – keep tabs on all major awards announced recently and watch as it continues to grow leading up to the big day. 

Disclaimer: This is not a roster of predictions. As the awards season continues, keep track of which contenders have been recognized for their achievements with this cumulative tally. With each new precursor announcement, more names will be added to celebrate figures in film and television who are making history this year.

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Awards tracked Thus Far:

• Cannes Film Festival
• Venice International Film Festival (VIFF)
• Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
• Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)
• Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF)
• Gotham Awards
• Film Independent Spirit Awards (Indie Spirits)
• New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC)
• National Board of Review (NBR)
• AFI Awards
• Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA)
• Golden Globes
• Critics Choice Awards

Best Picture Competitor

Top Gun: Maverick

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Best Film), AFI Movies of the Year

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Golden Globes (Drama), Critics Choice

The Banshees of Inisherin

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10), AFI Special Award

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Golden Globes (Musical/Comedy), Critics Choice

Avatar: The Way of Water

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10), AFI Movies of the Year

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Golden Globes (Drama), Critics Choice

Elvis

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: AFI Movies of the Year

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Golden Globes (Drama), Critics Choice

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10)

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: TIFF People’s Choice runner-up, Golden Globes (Musical/Comedy), Critics Choice

Women Talking

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10), AFI Movies of the Year

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: TIFF People’s Choice runner-up, Indie Spirits, Critics Choice

Babylon

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: TBA

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Golden Globes (Musical/Comedy), Critics Choice

The Woman King

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10), AFI Movies of the Year

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: TBA

Triangle of Sadness

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: Cannes

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Golden Globes (Musical/Comedy)

RRR

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10)

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Critics Choice

Till

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10)

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: TBA

Aftersun

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10)

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: TBA

She Said

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: AFI Movies of the Year

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: TBA

The Fabelmans

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: TIFF People’s Choice, PSIFF Vanguard Award, NBR (Top 10), AFI Movies of the Year

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Golden Globes (Drama), Critics Choice

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NBR (Top 10), AFI Movies of the Year, LAFCA (tie)

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Gotham Awards, Indie Spirits, Golden Globes (Musical/Comedy), Critics Choice

Tár

Best Picture (or equivalent) wins: NYFCC, AFI Movies of the Year, LAFCA (tie)

Best Picture (or equivalent) nominations: Gotham Awards, Indie Spirits, Golden Globes (Drama), Critics Choice

Photo: EW