Passengers on Air New Zealand flights this year favored thrilling cinematic adventures as their in-flight entertainment. Leading the pack was Jason Statham’s action thriller “The Beekeeper,” claiming the top spot in popularity for 2024. Other blockbuster choices included “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” and “The Fall Guy.”
For those seeking lighter fare during their journey, romantic comedies and sitcoms provided a welcome diversion. “Anyone But You,” featuring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, secured the second place in movie preferences, while classic sitcoms like “The Big Bang Theory” and “Friends” also made a strong showing among passengers.
Young travelers aboard had their viewing choices too, with the beloved Australian cartoon “Bluey” reigning as the top choice for children, closely followed by “Peppa Pig.”
Despite emerging trends of enduring flights without entertainment, Air New Zealand’s customer experience manager Kylie McGillivray-Brown affirmed the enduring appeal of in-flight entertainment, stating that customers “made it clear the best journeys come with a side of screen time.”
The airline’s most-watched movies for 2024 included:
- The Beekeeper – 128,607 views
- Anyone But You – 104,813 views
- Dune: Part Two – 102,663 views
- Napoleon – 95,909 views
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – 95,318 views
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – 90,840 views
- Mean Girls – 89,608 views
- The Equalizer 3 – 84,893 views
- The Fall Guy – 79,437 views
- One Life – 78,343 views
Top TV shows included:
- Bluey – 510,919 views
- Peppa Pig – 259,336 views
- The Big Bang Theory – 238,069 views
- Friends – 178,202 views
- Paw Patrol – 152,461 views
- Young Sheldon – 131,604 views
- Game of Thrones – 94,542 views
- Louis Theroux Interviews – 89,856 views
- Piri’s Tiki Tours – 84,992 views
- The Simpsons – 83,787 views
This selection highlights the diverse tastes of travelers, offering something for everyone, whether it’s adrenaline-pumping action, humor, or family-friendly programming.
