Top 22 Most Anticipated Movies 0f 2022

 Now that we are in 2022, it's time to present my list of the top 22 most anticipated movies of 2022. This will also include movies that I was excited to see in years past that got delayed, hoping we finally get them this year. Lets see if we get all these movies this year.

22. Slumberland - I really enjoyed Little Nemo as a kid, whether it was the NES game or the animated movie. This is a Netflix movie but I'm intrigued for sure.

21. Alien Country - Haven't heard of this? No worries, I would be surprised if you did, but based on what I saw, it looks like it could be a fun movie. 

20. Morbius - Originally suppose to come out in 202, but the delays just got me a little more curious on this and how it could turn out, especially now with the recent Spider Man movies. It wasn't anticipated in 2020, it was last year and it is again this year.

19. Strange Worlds - I just learned about this movie a few weeks ago, which we got a concept image for it and it was enough to get me really intrigued. This could be a really cool Disney film, can't wait for Thanksgiving.

18. The 355 - We got the trailer back in 2020, and the cast they have for it was what has gotten me invested in this, and I want to check this out. The big concern I have is the director also directed Dark Phoenix, but I believe in second chances so we will see.

17. Moonfall - Ridiculous disaster, check. Big special effects, check. Unbelievable plot, check. Yes, this looks like it will be a ridiculous movie, but based off the trailers it looks to be a really fun movie with lots to enjoy when I have popcorn (or whatever snack I will get at the theater).

16. Jurassic World Dominion - I wasn't that impressed with the last entry, so I'm not anticipating this as a result, but what has me anticipating this is the potential behind it but also having all the original cast from the first movie return. I will keep my eyes pealed for this.

15. Black Adam - Not sure exactly what to expect here, but listening to Dwayne Johnson talk about this movie and him being very enthusiastic about it, this got me intrigued enough and the footage they screened recently looked good so I have this on my radar.

14. Uncharted - Trailer 1 gave me a fun adventure movie that put this on my radar, and trailer 2 increased the fun aspect especially with the flying ships that this is definitely higher on my radar. I haven't played the games but everything about this has me pumped to check this out.

13. Thor Love and Thunder - What we got in Thor Ragnarok was a huge blast and it more than renewed my interest in the character Thor. With director Taika Waititi returning, I look forward to what we get this time around and where he could elevate things even further.

12. Super Mario Bros - Going to admit something that may not be popular, but I enjoyed the live action Super Mario Bros movie from 1993, it's not a good movie but I was entertained. However, despite that, I'm excited for this as I really think with Nintendo involved it will be a movie that will be more faithful to the world of the game.

11. Turning Red - Ever since we got the first trailer, I have been intrigued. We get a girl that turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited or too anxious, I feel this could be taken to many crazy scenarios, but what matters most is that I think we will get a very good story, and I look forward to it.

10. Aquaman 2 - The first movie was not initially on my anticipated list in the year it came out, but I saw it and it was something that I really enjoyed when I saw in theaters. With the sequel, I look forward to the return to the world and be able to explore more of the awesome places in this world.

9. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - With the passing of Chadwick Boseman last year, one of the questions I was wondering was what they would do, especially as they announced the decision to not recast T'Challa in the MCU. Plus, I really enjoyed the first one when it came out 4 years ago, so I have full confidence we will get something great.

8. The Flash - Michael Keaton back as Batman in this movie, and there will be an exploration of the DC multiverse, I'm sold. This has me very curious what we don't know, like who else will be in it, and what other universes we will get to explore. I have heard so many rumors at this point and I'm excited to see how this shapes out.

7. Avatar 2 - One of those 3D experiences that was incredible. I wasn't screaming for a sequel, but since it will be 13 years between the first movie and the sequel, I'm really curious to see why James Cameron took this amount of time exclusively to this without making another movie, even passing on movies like Alita and only producing it. Plus this is a cool world I look forward coming back to.

6. Top Gun Maverick - Third time's the charm, yes this movie has been anticipated for me since 2020, but I really do think we will finally get it this year. The reasons I'm still excited to see this is for the flight shots featured in the trailer which look incredible, and the director has done movies that I have very much enjoyed. Can't wait to see this.

5. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - We got the first movie in 2020 and I wasn't super excited to see it when it first came out, but I was very surprised with what we got, and with the announcement of the sequel, I was excited for what we could potentially get, and then when we got the trailer and there were greater vibes from the video games, this movie went up on my anticipated list, and I'm pumped to see it.

4. The Batman - Every trailer we have gotten for this movie has been really cool, they have sold me on the look and feel of Gotham, and the practicality of the fights have been cool. It's been ten years since we got our last solo Batman film, and this has a great director which I have full confidence in and look forward to how he puts it together. Also, I have a hard time thinking that's Colin Farrell as the Penguin.

3. Mission Impossible 7 - The last few Mission Impossible movies have been fantastic and each entry has been awesome, with the last one being grand in scope with awesome action sequences. It's hard to think how they could top themselves, but you know what, I'm in for it, even if they can't reach it, it will be awesome to see another entry.

2. Spider Man: Across The Spiderverse Part One - Remember the first one coming out a few years ago, and how much of a masterpiece it was, if you don't then take the time to re-experience it, or even experience it for the first time. The teaser they released just got me more excited to see what the creators will bring to this one, plus it's the first part of a greater story, and I can't wait to see what we get.

1. Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness - Once we finished Spider Man No Way Home and we got the teaser for this, I was pumped for the possibilities. Yes, I'm hearing some rumors here and there, nothing really concrete, so it feels like one of those movies where the sky is the limit. Who could appear, what could we see, these are all types of questions that have me invested in what we get, plus I really liked the first one, and with Sam Raimi directing this, I so can't wait to see what we get.

So that is my list of anticipated movies of the year. Will they come out this year? Who knows, but more importantly, will they deliver? I look forward to seeing if that's the case.

Top 10 of 2021

We have made it through another year, and yeah this was another year with bumps and bruises, but we got many great movies again this year, and I want to take time to rank them. I should mention that I didn't see every movie this year, and as I have stated many years in the past, this is my personal top 10 favorite movies of the year, the ones that had the biggest impact on me this year. So here is the countdown.

10. No Time To Die - Many of the James Bond actors never had a solid conclusion, they just stopped, except for Daniel Craig. That was part of what I really liked about it, but the scope of the adventure really got me very excited, and it delivered on that and a great conclusion for Daniel Craig’s take. Also we got some grand cinematography, this enthralled me.

9. Free Guy - Video game movie that’s not based on a video game, it was more than that, there was aspects of The Truman Show, a bit of The Matrix, and a great take on our gaming culture. There are many things that will stick out, but the one that stood out was how someone that in a world with many people that were mean to each other decided to be the good guy in his interactions which helped leave an impression for me. 

8. Raya and the Last Dragon - You know, this was one movie that I wished more people saw, it came out in a rough time but with it on Disney+ now, I’m hoping more people check this out, it has a great message about trusting one another, and that left a huge impact, plus the animation was very gorgeous. 

7. Encanto - Both this movie and Raya and the Last Dragon go back and forth as to which one I like more. I gave this the nudge over Raya….for now. What stood out was the characters and the story of how a girl with no powers had the biggest impact on her family, I really like these stories and it was a really cool place to explore. 

6. West Side Story - Steven Spielberg is one incredible director. I’m a huge fan of his science fiction and fantasy movies, but just about every movie he does is great, and just the fact that he attempts to do any genre he can, and just about every effort is fantastic. I was mesmerized by every shot in the movie and the choreography was just energetic. 

5. A Quiet Place Part 2 - One movie we were suppose to get last year but of course you know what happened, but seeing this year was a huge treat and it was amazing, it was great to see that it was just as good as the first. I cared about the characters and what they went through and where things would go. Plus the intensity was just as strong as the first and just a great world to come back to.

4. Shang Chi - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon of the MCU. This was a big surprise and just very much awesome. All the trailers sold me on the movie we would get, but it was way better than I was expecting it to be. The best way I would try to describe it is epic yet personal. There were so many epic battle sequences especially the last half an hour of the movie, and yet it focused not the family drama, especially between Shang Chi and his father. It was an awesome movie. 

3. Ghostbusters Afterlife - I worried with all the delays that I would end up overhyping this movie. I tried before the movie to dial things back a little so I wouldn't overhype it. This movie delivered, and it delivered on an emotional aspect that I wasn't expecting it to. It was a smaller scale movie but what got it this high was the character of Phoebe, who is the granddaughter of Egon Spengler, and her connecting with her grandfather throughout the movie. It delivered on an ending I didn't expect them to do and it was worth it, I won't spoil the ending for those that haven't seen it, but it's worth it, especially if you are a Ghostbusters fan.

2. Spider Man No Way Home - Learning about all those leaks and rumors, I figured it would be a very fun MCU movie with awesome cameos and that was it, and that would have been awesome alone, but what made this movie soar to where it is on this list is the story itself, which I will try to stay spoiler free as much as possible. It focused on Spider Man who wasn't trying to just fighting his enemies, but took time to step back and see what he could do to help them. What he went through as a result stood out and what he learned and just the journey he went through made this a top tier MCU movie for me. One day I will have to do an updated ranking on all MCU movies.

1. Dune - Prepare to have your mind blown if you have not seen this. This was my most anticipated movie of the year and this was as a result of the director's previous works. I saw this on the IMAX theater near me opening night, and it was a mind blowing cinematic experience. The scale of the movie matched the screen, everything from the sights and the sounds. Oh yeah, Hans Zimmer's score was amazing in this. Yes, this is only half a story, but it was enough to bring it all the way to the top of the list. Also, I can't wait for the second part in 2023, I will be there in the IMAX theater opening night. 

Yes, we had another great year regarding movies, and I look forward to what 2022 brings. I will have the list of anticipated movies up soon.