The 57 Most Anticipated Movies of 2022
We've got tons to look forward to, from The Batman and Thor: Love and Thunder to Scream, Jurassic World Dominion, and Hocus Pocus 2.
January
February
Most of the Jackass gang is back for a final hurrah alongside people like Tony Hawk, Tyler the Creator, Eric André, and more. Expect a lot of cringe-inducing stunts and outrageous pranks, but be prepared for an unexpected dose of heart as the boys go out in a blaze of glory.
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Ehren McGhehey, Sean McInerney
Opening on: February 4, 2022 (formerly October 22, 2021)
March
Ryan Reynolds reunites with Free Guy director Shawn Levy for this Netflix sci-fi adventure about a man who travels back in time to team up with his younger self and confront his past in order to save the future. This is one of the higher-profile films for Netflix, which has once again committed to releasing at least one new film every week in 2022.
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Catherine Keener, Zoe Saldana, Walker Scobell
Opening on: March 11, 2022 on Netflix
Disney unleashed a ton of new projects and release dates during their Investor Day presentation in December of 2020, including this new adaptation of the book that inspired the 1950 comedy and its 2003 remake starring Steve Martin. This one is being developed by black-ish creator Kenya Barris with director Gail Lerner and stars Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff on board. In contrast to all previous versions, this one will also be about a blended family of 12.
Directed by: Gail Lerner
Starring: Gabrielle Union, Zach Braff
Opening on: March 18, 2022 on Disney+
April
This latest project from DreamWorks Animation is a heist comedy based on popular series of children’s books about a handful of reformed villains who decide to go straight and so some good in the world. In this case, the “bad guys” are Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula. It was originally slated for release in 2021, but now remains undated in 2022.
Directed by: Pierre Perifel
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Marc Maron
Opening on: April 22, 2022
Nicolas Cage stars in this meta comedy as, well, himself. Sort of. As his career takes a bit of a downturn, Nic Cage reluctantly accepts an offer of $1 million to attend the birthday of an extremely wealthy superfan named Javi Gutierrez (Pedro Pascal). Cage and Javi become fast friends… until the CIA approach Cage, inform him Javi is a dangerous criminal, and enlist his help to bring him down.
Directed by: Tom Gormican
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Neil Patrick Harris
Opening on: April 22, 2022
May
This revival of the classic Disney cartoon, which some believe could actually lead to a revival of the series itself on Disney+, stars John Mulaney and Andy Samberg, respectively, as the titular chipmunks 30 years after the end of the aforementioned series. The self-referential live-action/animated hybrid comedy finds Chip and Dale alive and well in a Roger Rabbit-esque world, where Dale has gotten “CGI surgery” and the pair must reunite to locate an old co-star who’s gone missing.
Directed by: Akiva Schaffer
Starring: John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Will Arnett, Eric Bana, KiKi Layne, Keegan-Michael Key
Opening on: May 20, 2022 on Disney+
June
The godfather of body horror returns to the genre as David Cronenberg offers up a shocking new thriller. Set in an unspecified future when humans have begun to adapt to their changing environment, the film centers on a performance artist (Viggo Mortensen) who showcases the metamorphosis of his organs to the public.
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart
Opening on: June 3, 2022
Just a few weeks after delivering Top Gun: Maverick, director Joseph Kosinski (and his Top Gun star Miles Teller) bring us this high-concept sci-fi thriller on Netflix set in the near future. Teller plays an inmate at a specialized facility where he can shorten his sentence by participating in experimental drug trials, specifically to alter his emotions. Chris Hemsworth also stars as what appears to be the warden/lead scientist.
Directed by: Joseph Kosinski
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, Jurnee Smollett
Opening on: June 17, 2022
Baz Luhrmann directs this slice-of-life biopic about the relationship between a young Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Austin Butler went through an extensive casting process to land the lead role, and he’ll be playing opposite Tom Hanks, who was the first major celebrity to announce he had tested positive for COVID-19 while he was in Australia to shoot the film.
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Gary Clark Jr., Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Opening on: June 24, 2022
