2016’s Most Anticipated Summer Movies: ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Finding Dory’

Fandango’s released the results of their survey of the most anticipated summer movies, dividing the summer’s releases into categories including action, comedy, and family. According to the ticketing service, 71% of those who participated in the poll would actually pay to see the same movie more than once. 66% of the respondents will be heading to theaters four or more times during the summer movie season, and 60% of those who took part in Fandango’s poll believe they’ll actually see more movies this summer than they did in the summer of 2015.

The annual Summer Movies Survey found that Captain America: Civil War, which has been receiving positive advance reviews, is this year’s most anticipated summer action film. Disney/Pixar’s long-awaited Finding Nemo sequel, Finding Dory, edged out the competition in the animated film category. And it was the female-driven reboot of Ghostbusters that earned the top spot among comedy releases.

“According to our survey, fans will be spending more time at the multiplex this summer,” says Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis. “Last year’s record-breaking movie line-up has inspired fans to return to theaters, and this summer there is truly something for everyone.”

Most Anticipated Summer Action Movie:
1. “Captain America: Civil War” (May 6)
2. “Independence Day: Resurgence” (June 24)
3. “Jason Bourne” (July 29)
4. “X-Men: Apocalypse” (May 27)
5. “Suicide Squad” (August 5)

Most Anticipated Family Film of the Summer:
1. “Finding Dory” (June 17)
2. “The Secret Life of Pets” (July 8)
3. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” (May 27)
4. “Ice Age: Collision Course” (July 22)
5. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (June 3)

Most Anticipated Summer Comedy:
1. “Ghostbusters” (July 15)
2. “Central Intelligence” (June 17)
3. “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” (May 20)
4. “The Nice Guys” (May 20)
5. “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” (July 8)