Psychology Today | 02.06.2026 19:18
Being a fan and fear of missing out—that distressing feeling that you’re left out of something wonderful, something that other fans are enjoying—can go hand in hand. Fans may find themselves at risk for FOMO this summer as Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday heads to Comic-Con, Major League Baseball begins the trek to the World Series, and performers from Ariana Grande to K-pop supergroup BTS hit the road for concert tours.