Congratulations everyone! We made to 2022. And much like I did the previous year, I'm going to tell you all of the movies I'm looking forward to this year. If any of read my last anticipated movies list, you'll most likely notice that some of those movies, make another appearance here.
What can I say. Studios either have to change plans or have no choice to change plans. Also, even if they're on my list, there's a big change I may not be able to review this either because my theater isn't showing it or I just wasn't feeling it and wanted to take a break.
But enough of that, let's get started.
January
The first movie on the list is The 355. My main reason for wanting to see this is I'm very curious what Simon Kinberg is doing post-X-Men (although I'm still holding out hope for a Kinberg cut of Dark Phoenix). Also it seems like it could be a fun spy action film, and who doesn't want to see that?
The next movie on the list is Scream. I really enjoyed all of the Scream movies, and I'm really looking forward to what this installment has instore for the franchise. It's going to be especially interesting because this will be the first Scream film with Wes Craven (still sad that he's not with us anymore) not involved.
The last movie for the month of January and this is a movie that made an appearance of my 2021 list, and that's Morbius. I've been looking forward to this when the trailer dropped. It looks like it's going to be another really exciting dark comic book film, and what I think is the best thing surrounding this film is Jared Leto seems to be having a blast with this character.
February
Now we roll into the month of February and the first movie for this section is Moonfall. Why am I excited for this? Because if I get the chance to see this, I just want to get back relax, and enjoy a good old fashion disaster flick. That's why. And judging by the trailers and I'm most definitely going to get just that.
The last movie for this month, is Texas Chainsaw Massacre. What made me put this one of this list, is I loved the original, and better yet it's going to be a sequel to said original thus ignoring a lot of the other Texas Chainsaw movies. So fingers crossed we either get a really good or at the very least something decent.
March
Yeah this one probably wasn't a shock, but yes. I'm so looking forward to The Batman. Matt Reeves has given us some good films, such as Cloverfield, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and War for the Planet of the Apes. Also whenever he talks about the movie, you can really tell he's passionate about both it and the character of Batman himself. Best yet, every trailer has been nothing short of amazing.
The next one on the list is Turning Red. The reason is I'm really liking how we're getting more new stuff from Pixar, as suppose to a sequel and/or prequel (yes I know there's Lightyear but still). Although judging from the trailer, I have a feeling I'm gonna be in a similar situation that I found myself with Luca. Where I liked the movie, did not like the art style.
The last one for March is Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre. Why this one? Simple, Guy Ritchie. Sure he's had he stinkers, but for the most part he's brought us some really good movies. Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Sherlock Holmes and the sequel. And last year I got around to reviewing and liking The Gentlemen, and this year I'm gonna review his previous movie Wrath of Man. So yeah, If by any chance this shows up at my theater, I'm watching it.
April
Now we enter the month of April, and to kick off this section I'm looking forward to Sonic the Hedgehog 2. It's really simple, I really liked the first Sonic movie. It was probably the biggest surprise for a video game I ever saw. So with this one I'm expecting that some level of enjoyment. So fingers cross the filmmakers can deliver.
Then we have Ambulance. Yes, I'm looking forward to a Michael Bay movie, and I don't care what any "cinephilia" has to say about that. Anyhow, I just want Michael Bay to do for me, what he's done with Bad Boys, The Rock, Armageddon, Bad Boys II, 6 Underground, and etc. And that's give me some good old turn off your brain popcorn entertainment. That's all I want from this movie, and judging from the trailers, it seems I'm going to get exactly that.
Now we have The Bad Guys. This looks like it's just going to be simply wacky fun, and I'm all for that. I really did enjoy the trailer when I saw it both on Twitter and in theaters when I went to go see Sing 2. So I think I'm gonna get a good kick out of this one.
The next one of the April list is The Northman. After watching the trailer last year, and then again for this post, I'm really pumped about this movie. What really grab me interest wasn't just the revenge factor, but the overall look. I like the costume designs and the cinematography. Crossing my fingers that my theater will show this.
This is another movie that made it on my 2020 list, but got pushed back, and that movie is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. It's a Nicolas Cage movie starring Nicolas Cage about Nicolas Cage being Nicolas Cage. Do I need to say more? I don't think so.
May
Now here we are in the month of May, and the first movie I'm looking forward to is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. I loved the first Doctor Strange, and the character was definitely an MVP for Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and even though he wasn't in it for all that much I did like what we got from Strange in Spider-Man: No Way Home. So I'm very curious what the character is gonna do for this movie. Also, we've got Sam Raimi directing so that's a major plus for this film.
Then we have League of Super-Pets. Now if any of you read my thoughts for last year's DC Fandome, then you'll know that I'm not digging the casting choices. Hopefully it won't bother me too much, cause the main reason I'm looking forward to this, is because it seems like it could be a fun time seeing Superman's dog Krypto and Batman's dog Ace team up.
The last movie for May is Top Gun: Maverick. It's the sequel to an 80's classic, and I'm also curious what Joseph Kosinski is going do to with this. I think Joseph is a really good director. I really liked Tron: Legacy and a fun time with that one. So like I said previously, very curious of what him and his crew have planned for this.
June
Let's kick off my June list with Jurassic World: Dominion. So far the Jurassic World movies have yet to disappoint me. I've enjoyed both those movies, so I've got big hopes for the third movie. Fingers cross that it'll be a good time at the movies.
The next one up is Lightyear. Truth be told, I was actually gonna skip out on this one. I saw no point in making a Buzz Lightyear movie without Tim Allen. But, that all changed when I saw the teaser trailer. Wasn't expecting that at all. So my primary reason for wanting to see this is out of curiosity.
The last June movie is The Black Phone. I want to see this for two reasons. #1) I heard it got great reviews when it was released at Fantastic Fest. and #2) Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill. These two have done some great things. I loved Sinister and even liked what they've done Doctor Strange. So I've got a lot of high expectations with this one, and hopefully I'll get some good scares along the way.
July
Now let's talk July movies. First one up is Bullet Train. My main reason is David Leitch. Even though he was uncredited he did great with John Wick, I loved Deadpool 2, and I had an absolute blast with Hobbs & Shaw. So I'm looking forward to what else he'll bring to the action genre with Bullet Train. Let's just hope my theater has a screening.
Now let's talk about how the hierarchy of power in the DC universe is going to change with Black Adam. Like many people I was interested when I first heard the Rock was going to play the title character. Then my hype sky rocketed when we got a teaser. Not gonna lie folks, I could watch the teaser over and over again all day, and still not be bored.
August
Now there wasn't really anything for the month of August that truly caught my eye, that was until I discovered Samaritan. Now I know very little about this movie, all I do know is that it's been described as a dark, new take on superhero movies. Which is perfectly fine with me. Cause unlike some people, I don't want every single comic book movie to be just like the MCU. Variety is the spice of life after all.
September
Much like August there was only one movie that caught my attention, that being Salem's Lot. My main reason for this is Gary Dauberman. Yes, he's had his hits (It and It: Chapter Two) and his misses (Annabelle), but that's not going to stop my excitement for this movie. I have high hopes, and I think that maybe he can deliver with his verison of this classic Stephen King story.
October
Let's talk October movies, one of those being Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One). I fully enjoyed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and that first look that was shown was not only awesome, but let me curious. Like, why was Spider-Man 2099 fighting Miles? Don't know. We'll just have to wait until October to find out.
The last one for October is Halloween Ends. So far I've been enjoying this new addition to the Halloween franchise. But what's really making me curious is what's the end for Halloween Ends? Will Michael win or will Lauire win? Either way, someone isn't getting out of this without getting seriously f*cked up.
November
The first movie I'm looking forward to in November is The Flash. I'm really curious about how this verison of Flashpoint is different from previous media adaptions. I'm wondering why Barry is teaming up with Michael Keaton's Batman, and I'm also trying to figure out who's the main villain. Granted a recent rumor, does have me worried about not only this movie, but the DCEU in general, but I'm hoping those are just rumors, and we get a good movie.
The last November movie I'll talk about is The Fabelmans. Basically this movie has been described as Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiography about his childhood in Arizona. Little curious about what one of the greatest directors ever, was like when he was a little kid. Very curious about what exactly wanted Spielberg to tell this story. Cause it had to be something important for him to want to make a movie about it.
December
Alright we're at the end here folks. First movie is Avatar 2. Been waiting for what feels like an eternity for this one. I really dug the first film all the way from 2009, and I'm really excited for what James Cameron has for this one and the later sequels.
The last movie for not only December but this entire list is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Much like everyone else I was very surprised with the first movie. I wasn't expecting to love as much as I do now, so I'm expecting a lot from this film. Although from what I've been seeing it seems like this one is going to do what most sequels should do and that's go bigger than the first time.
So those are all of the movies I'm looking forward to. Hopefully they stay in their spots, and don't have to be pushed back or anything. Anyhow, that's going to do it for me. Come back on Saturday, Jan 8th for my review of The 355. Until then, enjoy the rest of your day.
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