February will bring a bit of everything for all tastes, such as a sci-fi disaster movie, a comedy movie that is all about ridiculous stunts, a mystery thriller, a movie based on a video game series, and more. The coronavirus pandemic continues, but cinemas in different parts of the world continue to be open and working as usual, while studios seize this and keep releasing the movies that had to be delayed due to the pandemic. However, streaming services continue to be key players on this, as many studios are still choosing simultaneous releases in theaters and streaming platforms or are reducing the window between theatrical and streaming release, and this month will be no exception.
January saw the release of some highly-anticipated movies, like the newest entry in the Scream franchise, and smaller movies like Cyrano, The King’s Daughter, The Tiger Rising, and Redeeming Love. Unfortunately, one of last month’s biggest titles, Morbius, was delayed to April, but still, January was a good month for going to the theater. Of course, some of those movies followed the new model of releasing on a streaming platform simultaneously, as was the case for The 355, which is available to stream on Peacock for 45 days.
Now, February being the shortest month, it won’t see a lot of movies hitting theaters, but it will still bring a variety of titles to choose from – like Rolan Emmerich’s latest project, the return of Johnny Knoxville and crew, Hercule Poirot’s newest case, a movie based on a video game series, a horror movie starring a famous rock band, and more. Here’s every movie coming to theaters in February 2022.
Moonfall – February 4
Moonfall is a sci-fi disaster film co-written, directed, and co-produced by Roland Emmerich. The world stands on the brink of annihilation when a mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling toward a collision course with Earth. With only weeks before impact, NASA executive Jocinda "Jo" Fowler (Halle Berry) teams up with a man from her past and a conspiracy theorist for an impossible mission into space to save humanity. Also starring are Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Micheal Peña, Charlie Plummer, and Donald Sutherland.
Jackass Forever – February 4
The Jackass crew is back with a new movie full of dangerous stunts and a very specific sense of humor. Jackass Forever reunites the audience with Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, and the rest of the gang as they team up for another round of hilarious, wildly absurd, and often dangerous displays of stunts and comedy. Jackass Forever also features a brand new cast, and while original cast member Bam Margera was fired, his scenes weren’t cut from the movie.
The Long Night – February 4
The Long Night (also known as The Coven) is a horror movie directed by Rich Ragsdale. While searching for the parents she's never known, Grace (Scout Taylor-Compton) and her boyfriend return to her childhood stomping grounds in the South to investigate a promising lead on her family's whereabouts. Upon arrival, the couple's weekend takes a bizarre, terrifying turn as a nightmarish cult and its maniacal leader terrorize the pair en route to fulfilling an ancient, apocalyptic prophecy.
Blacklight – February 11
Blacklight is an action movie directed by Mark Williams. It follows Travis Block (Liam Neeson), a shadowy government agent who specializes in removing operatives whose covers have been exposed, and he uncovers a deadly conspiracy within his own ranks that reaches the highest echelons of power. Also starring are Emmy Raver-Lampman, Taylor John Smith, Aidan Quinn, Claire van der Boom, Yael Stone, and Tim Draxl.
Death on the Nile – February 11
Death on the Nile is a mystery thriller movie directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie, and the follow-up to Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express. Death on the Nile reunites viewers with world-renowned private detective Hercule Poirot (Branagh), whose Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple's idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Also starring are Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Gal Gadot, Ali Fazal, and more.
Marry Me – February 11
Marry Me is a musical rom-com directed by Kat Coiro and based on the graphic novel of the same name by Bobby Crosby. After learning that her on-stage partner, Bastian (Maluma), has been having an affair behind her back, Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez), a sensational Latin pop star, chooses to marry a complete stranger named Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson), who was holding a "Marry Me" sign by accident at her live concert. Marry Me was originally set to be released in February 2021, and it will be available to stream on Peacock the same day it hits theaters.
Dog – February 18
Dog is a comedy directed by Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin in their feature directorial debuts and starring Tatum. Dog follows Army Ranger Briggs (Tatum), who races down the Pacific Coast to make it to his best friend’s funeral on time, and he’s tasked with bringing his friend’s Belgian Malinois military working dog, Lulu, too. Along the way, Briggs and Lulu drive each other completely crazy, break a handful of laws, narrowly evade death, and learn to let down their guards to have a fighting chance of finding happiness. Starring alongside Tatum (and Lulu) are Jane Adams, Kevin Nash, Q'orianka Kilcher, and Emmy Raver-Lampman.
Uncharted – February 18
After a series of delays, Uncharted is finally releasing in theaters in February 2022. Directed by Ruben Fleischer and based on the video game series of the same name developed by Naughty Dog, Uncharted takes place years before the events of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and follows a young Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) and his partner Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) as they go up against a wealthy, ruthless fortune hunter and his mercenaries to claim a lost fortune in gold from the voyages of Magellan, while also tracking clues that may lead to Drake's long-lost brother, Sam. Uncharted was originally scheduled for a June 2016 release and was delayed multiple times due to not finding a director and these later dropping out, but it’s now finally ready to be released.
Studio 666 – February 25
Studio 666 is a supernatural horror comedy directed by B.J. McDonnell and based on a story by Dave Grohl. Beloved rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in rock and roll history to record their tenth album, but once there, frontman Dave Grohl is forced to battle the supernatural forces within the house. Joining the band in this adventure with demonic possessions, ghosts, and more are Leslie Grossman, Jenna Ortega, Whitney Cummings, Will Forte, and Lionel Richie.
Big Gold Brick – February 25
Big Gold Brick is a dark comedy movie written and directed by Brian Pestos in his directorial debut. Big Gold Brick tells the story of fledgling writer Samuel Liston (Emory Cohen), who is enlisted by the enigmatic, middle-aged father of two Floyd Deveraux (Andy Garcia) to write his biography. However, the circumstances that lead up to this arrangement in the first place are astonishing, and efforts to write the biography are quickly stymied by ensuing chaos. Also starring are Oscar Isaac, Megan Fox, Lucy Hale, and Shiloh Fernandez.
