As the world continues to fight back against the pandemic, moviegoers managed to see some quality movies last year. Hopefully, 2022 will be even better. These are the seven most anticipated films we’re looking forward to that are scheduled to come out this year.
Lists like these are always fun to compile, but remember — they’re just a starting point. Every year, a ton of movies pop up that we had no clue would debut, and sometimes those surprises go on to become our favorite films of that year. Also keep in mind that there are now so many movies in the works that it’s practically impossible to keep track of them all, even if they’ve already been announced.
6. The Flash
The Flash has become one of the most anticipated comic book movies by movie lovers. Now that Ezra Miller has debuted the character in Justice League, we are left wondering if he can live up to the promise that she showed in that film. Can Warner Bros. pull off a much needed reset for the chatoic DCEU. As superhero movie fans, we’re dying to see Michael Keaton return as Batman.
5. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
After witnessing the events of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” there are now more than ever reasons to be excited about the madness that will unravel in the upcoming sequel. “Multiverse of Madness” also boasts the return of director Sam Raimi to the comic book movie realm. With horror accolades and “Spider-Man” experience under his belt, you couldn’t ask for a better filmmaker to take Stephen Strange into the dark, unknown depths of Marvel’s mind-bending multiverse. With at least two different versions of Doctor Strange in play, the return of Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordon, and the introduction of Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, there’s plenty to be excited about.
4. Mission Impossible 7
Ever since director Christopher McQuarrie took over the Mission Impossible franchise, he’s been knocking it out of the park. While we have yet to see a trailer for the upcoming sequel, it’s a safe bet that we’re in for another action packed blockbuster hit. The returning cast is terrific and Tom Cruise’s rumored stunts is a big draw. This is the first of the franchise to have a guaranteed follow-up.
3. Knives Out 2
Daniel Craig returns this year as Detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 2. As we have seen, Knives Out only gets better each time you visit.
The message of kindness and decency prevailing in the face of hatred grows more profound. And that cast? Oh boy, that cast! The currently untitled sequel, which may be just called “Knives Out 2,” retains only Daniel Craig’s southern fried detective, but teams him up with (against?) an entirely new ensemble for an entirely new mystery, this time in Greece. The new list of suspects includes Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Jessica Henwick, and Ethan Hawke, an ensemble worthy of the first film’s cast. If writer/director Rian Johnson can capture even a fraction of the magic that made the first movie an instant classic, this will be a sequel to die for. Or kill for. Pick your poison.
2. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Part One
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was among the best animated films released in 2018 and is definitely one of the best superhero movies of all time. The sequel sends Miles Morales into the Spider-Verse,
where each universe is created using a different artist’s visual art style, promising to be even more ambitious than the original. It’s also part one of a two-part series which will complete the Spider-Verse trilogy, making it an event along the lines of “The Matrix” sequels. In producers/writers Lord & Miller we trust, and we are excited to see what “Soul” co-director Kemp Powers, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” alum Joaquim Dos Santos, and “Spider-Verse” production designer Justin K. Thompson have in store for us as we take a trip through these cinematic worlds.
1. The Batman
Perhaps we are fatigued by the influx of countless superhero movies, we can still make room for Batman. The Batman is directed by Matt Reeves with Robert Pattinson taking on the Caped Crusader character. Anticipation is extremely high for this take of The Batman.
The credentials of its creative team and cast aside, the noir-inspired film looks to take its cues from everything from David Fincher’s “Seven” to Hitchcock, while giving us the most sexually charged dynamic to grace a “Batman” film since Michelle Pfeiffer licked Michael Keaton’s mask. The film looks gorgeous, the cast looks to die for (Zoe Kravitz! Paul Dano! Colin Farrell as Richard Kind!), and the incredible trailers have only reminded us that we’ll never get tired of Batman.
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