With several high-profile reboots slated for 2026—from The Devil Wears Prada 2 to Toy Story 5 and a revival of Scary Movie—Hollywood continues to revisit familiar stories. But how do Americans really feel about the trend of rebooting old shows and movies?

According to CivicScience data from more than 14K respondents, opinions are mixed. Just 6% say they are “all for” reboots, while 38% say they’re “okay with them.” Meanwhile, 43% oppose reboots, and 13% have no opinion.

Gen Z adults aged 18–29 are the most likely to be fans, with interest dropping in half among those over 30. Men are slightly more likely than women to say they’re all for reboots (7% vs. 5%), and support is also higher among middle-income households, suburban residents, and those living in the Northeast.

But demographics aren’t the only thing shaping opinions on reboots. CivicScience data reveal clear differences between those who are all for reboots and those who are against them:

• ’90s nostalgia: 26% of reboot fans say they love the ’90s aesthetic, compared to just 7% of those who are against reboots. They’re also nearly twice as likely to consider themselves nostalgic overall.
• Looking back on relationships: 45% of reboot fans say they often think back on past romances, outpacing those against reboots by 17 points (28%).
• Movie reviews: While most Americans read reviews before seeing a movie, reboot fans are three times as likely to say they look up reviews after watching a film.
• Watching environment: 32% of reboot fans say they prefer watching movies in total darkness, compared to 18% of those who are against reboots.
• Theater behavior: Two-thirds (66%) of reboot fans say they’ve clapped at the end of a movie in a theater, compared to 43% of those who aren’t fans of reboots.

While many Americans remain skeptical of Hollywood’s reliance on reboots, a smaller group clearly embraces them—driven in part by nostalgia and a deeper emotional connection to entertainment. As studios continue to revisit familiar stories, the divide between reboot fans and skeptics shows no signs of fading.

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This article’s data comes solely from CivicScience’s database, which contains nearly 700,000 poll questions and 5 billion consumer insights.