As we approach the end of 2021, it’s time to start thinking about what the next year of cinema has in store for us. 2022 promises to be a great year for fans of science fiction, horror, and fantasy, with an array of exciting blockbusters, sequels, and original stories. Here are the 28 best movies to keep an eye out for in the coming year.
1. Jurassic World: Dominion – The third installment of the Jurassic World series promises to be the most thrilling yet as humanity must battle dinosaurs like never before.
2. Avatar 2 – Set to pick up from the events of the wildly successful first Avatar movie, this incredible sequel is sure to keep viewers at the edge of their seats.
3. Black Widow – Fans have been eagerly waiting for this release since the first Avengers movie and it will finally be here in 2022. There is sure to be plenty of action and intrigue as Scarlett Johansson returns as the titular character.
4. The Suicide Squad 2 – The sequel to the hugely popular anti-hero blockbuster The Suicide Squad won’t disappoint, bringing even more whimsical characters to the big screen.
5. Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 – Tom Holland is set to return as the incredibly charismatic Peter Parker in this highly-anticipated blockbuster.
6. The Green Knight – This mythical revival follows the story of Sir Gawain of the Round Table as he defends his honor from a cursed knight.
7. Free Guy – Ryan Reynolds stars in this science fiction comedy about a man who discovers he’s a non-player character in an open world video game.
8. Antlers – A young boy discovers an insidious secret in his small present-day Oregon town in this horror-thriller.
9. Morbius – Jared Leto stars as the living vampire Morbius in this thrilling adventure.
10. Bride of Frankenstein – As if the classic horror movie wasn’t going to be remade again at some point, this re-imagining promises to deliver thrills and chills like never before.
11. John Wick: Chapter 4 – Keanu Reeves stars as the legendary assassin in this highly anticipated sequel.
12. Cinderella – Helena Bonham Carter stars as the wicked stepmother, while Camila Cabello takes the lead in this new take on the beloved fairytale.
13. The Matrix 4 – This highly anticipated sequel to The Matrix trilogy picks up with a whole new slate of characters, led by star Keanu Reeves, who returns to reprise his role as Neo.
14. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – This remake of the beloved Swedish thriller promises to deliver the same intense drama and mystery as the original.
15. Deep Blue Sea 3 – Science fiction horror at its finest, this third installment in the series will pit humans against a new breed of mutated sharks, which have become even more lethal than before.
16. Tomb Raider 2 – Alicia Vikander reprises her role as Lara Croft in the long-awaited sequel to the 2018 blockbuster.
17. Justice League 2 – Reprising their popular roles from the original Justice League movie, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, and Jason Momoa are set to return for another round of action and adventure.
18. Ghostbusters: Afterlife – The Ghostbusters are back, but this time with some younger blood as the franchise prepares to pass the torch from the original cast to a new group of ghost hunters.
19. Thor: Love and Thunder – Chris Hemsworth returns as the God of Thunder in this sequel, which is sure to bring plenty of spectacle and laughs.
20. A Quiet Place Part II – Emily Blunt and John Krasinski return for a second installment of the post-apocalyptic horror franchise.
21. The Batman – Robert Pattinson stars as the Dark Knight in this long-awaited adaptation of DC Comics’ signature character.
22. Fast & Furious 9 – The ninth movie in the incredibly successful franchise promises to continue the trend of explosive action and heart-stopping chase scenes.
23. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – This sequel will feature the return of Benedict Cumberbatch as the Master of the Mystic Arts
24. Clickbait – A psychological horror movie starring Logan Miller as a vlogger who finds his life shrouded in mysterious deaths, stalkers, and conspiracy theories.
25. The Conjuring 3 – The Warrens once again take center stage as they battle malicious entities in the third installment of the horror franchise.
26. The Tomorrow War – Led by Chris Pratt, this science fiction action movie is about a future war against aliens.
27. The SpongeBob Movie: It’s a Wonderful Sponge – Everyone’s favorite pineapple-dwelling sponge is back in this animated movie about a journey to save his beloved Bikini Bottom.
28. Venom 2 – Tom Hardy returns as the eponymous anti-hero in this sequel, which promises to be as thrilling and intense as the first.
As movie fans get ready for 2022, you can be sure that these movies will provide plenty of excitement, thrills, and surprises. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for when they arrive in theaters next year.
