Coronavirus TV and movie viewing: popular genres U.S. 2020, by ethnicity

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Julia Stoll,
Jan 13, 2021
A survey held in March 2020 revealed that comedy was the most popular TV and movie genre among U.S. adults, with 23 percent of Hispanic respondents saying that they had watched comedy content the most since it was recommended to stay away from public gatherings due to the coronavirus outbreak. Genre preferences varied across ethnic groups, with white adults more likely to watch drama shows, Hispanic respondents most likely to watch horror or sci-fi, and African American adults preferring action to comedy.

Coronavirus and TV viewing: most watched movie and television genres in the United States as of March 2020, by ethnicity

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Release date

March 2020

Region

United States

Survey time period

March 19 to 21, 2020

Number of respondents

1,746 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Question: Of the following, which genre of movies and TV shows have you watched the most since health expert guidance recommended staying away from public gatherings in March 2020?

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