5 blockbuster movies hitting the big screen in 2022
After a slow two years due to the pandemic, the world of blockbuster cinema is revving back up in 2022.
With 2021 going out with a bang after the releases of No Time to Die, Dune, The Matrix Resurrections and many more, 2022 cinema has some big shoes to fill.
With countless blockbusters on the calendar for 2022, here are just five highly anticipated releases to add to this year’s must-watch list.
1. The Batman
The latest instalment from DC Comics comes in the form of The Batman, as the dark and gritty version of the superhero flick is not one to miss.
Starring Robert Pattinson as Batman/Bruce Wayne, this highly anticipated movie has been gathering buzz since the first trailer was released in October last year.
The film boasts an all-star cast including Paul Dano, Colin Farrell and Peter Sarsgaard, and is due to hit cinemas in March.
2. Top Gun: Maverick
36 years after the success of Top Gun, the sequel is due to hit the big screen in May.
After a two-year delay due to Covid, Top Gun: Maverick will see Tom Cruise jump back into his iconic role for another high-stakes mission.
The film is directed by Joseph Kosiniski, and also stars Jon Hamm, Val Kilmer and Jennifer Connelly.
3. Jurassic World: Dominion
In the third instalment of the Jurassic World trilogy, humanity must grapple with dangerous genetically enhanced reptiles on the loose.
The film sees the return of Chris Pratt, while also featuring nostalgic cameos from Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.
Jurassic World: Dominion is due to hit cinemas in June.
4. Elvis
Australian director Baz Luhrmann is taking on one of the most famous musicians in Elvis.
Austin Butler will be playing the iconic singer, with Tom Hanks playing his manager Colonel Tom Parker.
Other Aussie stars such as Olivia DeJonge, Richard Roxburgh and David Wenham are also joining the cast, with the film set to be released in June.
5. Avatar 2
More than 10 years after James Cameron’s revolutionary film Avatar was released, the sequel is due to hit the big screen in 2022.
In the first of many sequels, familiar faces from the first movie, such as Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana, are due to return to their iconic roles.
While there is no official trailer for the film yet, the Avatar Twitter account has shared stunning concept art images with fans to get them excited for the next instalment.
Fans will still have a while to wait for the film, however, with a release date expected in December.
Image credits: DC Comics / 6th & Idaho Productions / Paramount Pictures