Teen movies continue to be a high-growth genre, with recent titles leaning into both relatable drama and stylized genre pieces:
: The 2024 Teens and Screens Report noted a 56% increase in teen interest in the fantasy genre, with over 36% of adolescents preferring it over other genres. teens movies
: A 2024 UCLA study revealed that going to the movies on opening weekend is the #1 preferred pastime for teens (ages 10–24) when barriers like cost and transportation are removed, outranking sports and gaming. Teen movies continue to be a high-growth genre,