Movie fans and entertainment buffs are having a blast this year! The thing is – we have almost reached the middle of the year and it feels like we’re only getting started. Yes, the first batch of amazing flicks have been released, but major studios and production outfits like Warner Bros, DC, Disney, and Marvel among others are not yet done with the excitement. They have just showed us the tip of the iceberg, because there are still more awesome blockbusters to come this year!
In this week’s blog post, Mr Toys is presenting you all the key movies to watch in 2022 – including those currently showing in theatres and the blockbusters that were released a few months back. So whether you like to enjoy watching your movies in the big screen or in the comforts of your own home via DVD, Blu-ray, or internet streaming services, you can be sure your movie nights will be filled with new and thrilling blockbusters to see with family and friends this 2022.
The Batman
Release Date: March
When a crazed serial killer begins wreaking havoc in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement. From Warner Bros Pictures comes Matt Reeves’ The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne.
Source: IMDb and The Batman Official Movie Site
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Release Date: April
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilisations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
Source: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Official Movie Website
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Release Date: April
Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?
Source: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledoor Official Movie Site
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Release Date: May
Dr Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens the doorway to the multiverse, including alternate versions of himself, whose threat to humanity is too great for the combined forces of Strange, Wong, and Wanda Maximoff. Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a thrilling ride through the multiverse with Doctor Strange, his trusted friend Wong, and Wanda Maximoff a.k.a. Scarlet Witch.
Source: IMDb and Marvel Official Site
Jurassic World Dominion
Release Date: June
Experience the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as 2 generations unite for the first time. From Jurassic World architect and director Colin Trevorrow, Dominion takes place 4 years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will re-shape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures.
Source: Jurassic World Official Site
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Disney Pixar’s Lightyear
Release Date: June
A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy, Lightyear follows the legendary space ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits (voices of Keke Palmer, Dale Soules, and Taika Waititi), and his robot companion Sox (voice of Peter Sohn). Also joining the cast are Uzo Aduba, James Brolin, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Efren Ramirez, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. Lightyear is directed by Angus MacLane and produced by Galyn Susman.
Source: Disney Movies
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Minions: The Rise of Gru
Release Date: July
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. It’s not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions.
Source: Universal Pictures
Thor: Love and Thunder
Release Date: July
In Love and Thunder, Thor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the god butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct. Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, and Christian Bale. The film is directed by Taika Waititi.
Source: IMDb and Marvel Official Site
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Tentative Release Date: November
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is an upcoming superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. The film is a sequel to Black Panther and Avengers: Endgame. It is the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the 7th film of Phase 4.
Source: Marvel Cinematic Universe Fandom Wiki