As the world continues to battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the entertainment industry has taken some major hits over the past year. However, Hollywood is now gearing up for a comeback in 2022, with some of the most anticipated movies of the year already breaking records.
One of the biggest films leading the charge is Robert Pattinson’s upcoming take on Batman in “The Batman.” The movie has already garnered an immense amount of attention, with its first trailer being viewed over 30 million times within just 24 hours of release. The hype surrounding the film is clear, and with the addition of Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, fans are eagerly anticipating this latest adaptation of the classic DC comic.
Marvel is also set to dominate the box office once again with “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” This sequel to the 2016 film will see Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange team up with Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch, with a storyline that is sure to bend the minds of viewers everywhere. The first film was a huge success, grossing over $677 million worldwide, and with the added star power of Olsen, the sequel is expected to surpass its predecessor.
Following a 30-year hiatus, Tom Cruise is set to return as Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in “Top Gun: Maverick.” The film has been in development for a number of years, with production being delayed due to the pandemic. However, the wait seems to have only increased interest in the movie, with the first trailer receiving over 100 million views across social media platforms.
In addition to these blockbuster hits, there are plenty of other highly anticipated films set to release in 2022. The latest installment in the “Jurassic Park” franchise, “Jurassic World: Dominion,” will bring back stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard to the prehistoric world. Meanwhile, “Avatar 2,” the sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time, is set to arrive in theaters in December 2022, promising to transport viewers to even more stunningly beautiful and imaginative worlds.
It’s clear that Hollywood’s most anticipated movies of 2022 are already breaking records, with fans eagerly gobbling up every trailer and bit of information that drops. For a year that has been full of ups and downs, 2022 seems poised to be a year of triumph for the entertainment industry, with some of the most exciting films in years hitting the big screen.