As 2021 draws to a close, movie lovers are looking forward to next year’s selection of cinematic experiences, which in keeping with recent years, is mainly comprised of reboots and sequels, with one or two original films thrown into the mix.
Naturally, Reddit chatter about upcoming movie releases is gaining momentum, with the most anticipated movies of 2022 beginning to emerge from the discussions. As with any topic, there is a diverse range of opinions on the matter of movies, but there seems to be a consensus among Redditors on the most anticipated movies arriving in 2022.
Salem’s Lot
The upcoming Salem’s Lot movie is another reboot of the classic Stephen King novel with the same name, this time directed by Gary Dauberman. The classic novel has already been adapted in a 1979 movie directed by Tobe Hooper and then subsequently into a 2004 miniseries directed by Mikael Salomon.
After over 40 years since Salem’s Lot was released in 1979, Affectionate-Bad5923 “Can’t wait” for the 2022 reboot, and many Reddit users share this sentiment. Stephen King’s vast array of novels have carried the horror movie genre for decades, and the upcoming take on Salem’s Lot will further extend the long list of movies based on his classic books.
Babylon
While details of Damien Chazelle’s upcoming Hollywood period drama are scarce, the information available on the production looks promising. Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie have been confirmed as the actors taking on the lead roles in the movie, which, suffice to say, is a very exciting prospect for movie lovers everywhere.
Redditors DirectorOfFood22 and Thatoneasian9600 are two of many users that have expressed their interest in Babylon, which is set to release on Christmas Day of next year. Both users have included it in comments among their most anticipated films. As further details of the movie begin to surface over the coming months, it will become clear whether this movie is worth the year-long wait.
Thor: Love and Thunder
The MCU's Thor: Love and Thunder is set to be the fourth installment in the MCU’s adaption of the Thor story, with Taika Waititi returning to the helm as the movie’s director. Redditor smileymn has summed up the general sentiment shared among Marvel fans on the upcoming Thor movie, writing, “Thor 4 is also going to be super wild, like a mini Avenger movie.”
With the movie not set to be released until the latter half of 2022, information about the new Thor is relatively scarce. However, the main cast members have been confirmed, with the likes of Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson among the star-studded list of actors.
The Northman
The Northman is an upcoming historical thriller directed by Robert Eggers that centers around revenge and the pursuit of justice, set during the Viking era. Reddit user falafelthe3 captures the excitement surrounding the movie, writing, “The Northman! Gimme more Eggers!”.
The preliminary details of The Northman are certainly promising, with the majority of the main cast having been confirmed, and there are some impressive names in the mix. The likes of Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Willem Dafoe will all take on key roles, which is a list of names that should inflame the interest of any movie fan.
Knives Out 2
According to IMDb, Rian Johnson’s upcoming Knives Out 2 will not be a direct sequel to the first Knives Out movie, with the only connection between them being the return of Daniel Craig in the lead role. Regardless, if Knives Out 2 is anywhere near as good as the 2019 iteration of the franchise, then movie fans are in for a treat.
Reddit user No-Acanthisitta423 writes, “Seriously, the wait is killing me,” with regard to the release of Knives Out 2. The feeling of anticipation is shared throughout the movie forums of Reddit, and this is hardly surprising, given that it has been over two years since the first Knives Out movie.
Killers Of The Flower Moon
News of the latest Martin Scorsese movie ought to excite every movie fan in the world, given his legendary reputation for filmmaking. Killers of the Flower Moon is set to be Scorsese’s latest project, based on a non-fiction book of the same name, which centers around a string of mysterious murders and the subsequent FBI investigation.
One Redditor by the name of mrnicegy26 expressed their excitement about the upcoming Scorsese flick, complimenting the great director and the subject matter his latest movie is based upon. This excitement is well-founded, with the likes of Eric Roth and Leonardo DiCaprio already having been confirmed to be involved with the movie.
Avatar 2
Avatar 2 is arguably one of the most anticipated movies ever simply because of how long it has been in production. With Avatar having been such a colossal hit and breaking numerous world records, fans could not help but look ahead to the promised sequel. Twelve years later and Avatar 2 has still not been released for numerous reasons, but 2022 is the year that promises to change that.
Naturally, the movie lovers of Reddit have expressed feelings of excitement for Avatar 2. Redditor EkeMyWayThroughLife writes, “I’m always going to be excited for a James Cameron film in theaters and I can’t wait to see what he’s been working on all this time.”
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Part One
The first of a two-part sequel to the wildly successful and critically acclaimed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie is set to be released next year, and the fans of Reddit cannot contain their excitement.
Reddit user mrnicegy26 writes, “The first film was a magical labour of love… “I can't wait to see what they can do with these characters in a sequel.” It is always difficult for a sequel to top the original movie, especially when the original is Oscar-winning. However, this has not affected the anticipation surrounding Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Part One, with movie fans throughout Reddit giddy with excitement.
Top Gun: Maverick
Tom Cruise will be reprising one of his most iconic roles in the upcoming sequel to Top Gun, entitled Top Gun: Maverick. The anticipation for this movie has been building for years, mainly due to its continued postponement. However, Top Gun: Maverick is expected to be released in 2022, and the fans of Reddit are very excited.
One excited Redditor by the name of CarpenterVegetable31 writes, “I've been waiting for this new Top Gun for too damn long. I just want to see some damn fighter jets and volley ball dammit!” The user’s words perfectly capture the intense feelings of anticipation that film fans have for the long-awaited Top Gun sequel.
The Batman
The latest reboot of the Batman film franchise is set to be released early next year, with Robert Pattinson taking on the iconic lead role. Joining him in the cast are Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, and Paul Dano, who will be portraying Riddler. After the success of Joker, fans of DC Comics are naturally going to be excited about the upcoming addition to the Batman franchise.
This excitement is evident on Reddit, with Krogan911 and flipperkip97 just two of the many users that have said The Batman is one of the most anticipated movies of 2022. Batman movies have been hit or miss over the years, and this unpredictability definitely magnifies the anticipation surrounding The Batman.