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Poll finds many Britons tired of superhero films and fond of classic action heroes
A poll of 2,000 people in Britain found that seven in ten were tired of superhero films.
Among people aged 18 to 29, the figure was eight in ten.
Respondents most often said superhero stories felt predictable and relied too much on visual effects.
Sean Connery’s James Bond was the most popular action hero, followed by Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator.
Seven in ten respondents said classic action heroes seemed more authentic than modern super-powered heroes.
The poll was commissioned by Great Action, which is showing classic action films this autumn.
A poll found that seven in ten Britons are tired of superhero films.
Among 18-to-29-year-olds, eight in ten said they were tired of the genre.
Sean Connery as James Bond was named the UK's favourite action hero, with 38 per cent of the vote.
The poll found that viewers favour classic action heroes and often see them as more authentic than super-powered characters.
The study was commissioned by the Freeview channel Great Action and surveyed 2,000 people.
- Who
- The poll surveyed 2,000 people in Britain.
- What
- It found widespread fatigue with superhero films and ranked classic action heroes.
- When
- Published on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- Britain.
- Why
- Respondents cited similar or predictable stories, reliance on CGI and visual effects, and the need to know other films or series.
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stories feel too similar or predictable
rely too much on CGI and visual effects
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- Poll size
- 2,000 people
- Britons tired of superhero films
- Seven in ten
- Gen Z respondents tired of the genre
- Eight in ten of those aged 18 to 29
- Top-ranked action hero
- Sean Connery as James Bond, 38 per cent
- Runner-up
- Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, 37 per cent
- Third place
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, 34 per cent
Sources
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