Most Popular Movies 2022
This chart shows the 2022 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2022 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2022 - Top 2022 Worldwide
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Top Gun: Maverick |
Director: Joseph Kosinski |
Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Miles Teller as Rooster, Glen Powell as Hangman, Lewis James Pullman as Bob, Monica Barbaro as Phoenix, Danny Ramirez as Fanboy, Jay Ellis as Payback, Greg Tarzan Davis as Coyote, Jon Hamm as Cyclone |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 20, 2022 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures (Finland) |
Keywords: IMAX: DMR, Action Thriller, In a Plane, Delayed Sequel, 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Filmed in California, United States |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $718,732,821 |
International BO: $746,858,459 |
Synopsis
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw, call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.” Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.
Avatar: The Way of Water |
Director: James Cameron |
Lead Roles: Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldana as Neytiri |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 9, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Finland) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, Delayed Sequel, Humans as Aliens, Sequel With Returning Stars Playing New Characters, 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $684,075,767 |
International BO: $1,633,438,619 |
Synopsis
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness |
Director: Sam Raimi |
Lead Roles: Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlett Witch, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo, Benedict Wong as Wong, Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, Michael Stuhlbarg as Nicodemus West, Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 4, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Germany) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe, Filmed in London, England, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Animation/Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $411,331,607 |
International BO: $540,893,379 |
Synopsis
Marvel Studios' “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”—a thrilling ride through the Multiverse with Doctor Strange, his trusted friend Wong and Wanda Maximoff, aka Scarlet Witch.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever |
Director: Ryan Coogler |
Lead Roles: Letitia Wright as Shuri, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams/Ironheart, Florence Kasumba as Ayo, Michaela Coel as Aneka, Tenoch Huerta as Namor, Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross, Angela Bassett as Ramonda |
Initial Theatrical Release: November 9, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Germany) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Set in Africa, Underwater, Death of a Son or Daughter, Death of a Sibling |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Animation/Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $453,829,060 |
International BO: $400,156,486 |
Synopsis
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
The Batman |
Director: Matt Reeves |
Lead Roles: Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot / Penguin, Paul Dano as Edward Nashton / Riddler |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 1, 2022 (Wide), released as 더 배트맨 (South Korea) |
Keywords: Reboot, Action Thriller, Crime, Serial Killer |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $369,345,583 |
International BO: $396,604,896 |
Minions: The Rise of Gru |
Director: Kyle Balda |
Lead Roles: Steve Carell as Gru |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 16, 2022 (Wide) by Universal Pictures (Australia) |
Keywords: Disrupted by 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Prequel, Inbetwequel, Origin Story, Super Villains, Family Adventure |
Classification: Spin-Off, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $370,270,765 |
International BO: $569,138,791 |
Synopsis
In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons and pull off their first missions. When the Vicious 6 oust their leader, legendary fighter Wild Knuckles, Gru interviews to become their newest member. It doesn’t go well (to say the least), and only gets worse after Gru outsmarts them and suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. On the run, Gru will turn to an unlikely source for guidance, Wild Knuckles himself, and discover that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
Jurassic World: Dominion |
Director: Colin Trevorrow |
Lead Roles: Chris Pratt as Owen Grady, Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 1, 2022 (Wide), released as Jurassic World: Dominio (Mexico) |
Keywords: Cloning, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs in the Modern World, Animals Gone Bad, Action Adventure |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $376,851,080 |
International BO: $627,153,512 |
Synopsis
Four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape 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.
Turning Red |
Director: Domee Shi |
Lead Roles: Rosalie Chiang as Mei Lee |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 10, 2022 (Wide) (Philippines) |
Keywords: Family Adventure, Human Animal Transformation, Curses, Dysfunctional Family |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $1,399,001 |
International BO: $10,872,141 |
Synopsis
Mei Lee is a 13-year-old who suddenly “poofs” into a giant red panda when she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS). Mei Lee’s protective, if not slightly overbearing mother Ming, who is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager.
Thor: Love and Thunder |
Director: Taika Waititi |
Lead Roles: Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher, Tessa Thompson as King Valkyrie, Taika Waititi as Korg, Russell Crowe as Zeus, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster/Mighty Thor |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 1, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Finland) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, Gods and Goddesses, Revenge, Exes in Love |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Animation/Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $343,256,830 |
International BO: $417,671,251 |
Synopsis
The God of Thunder is on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced—a quest for inner peace. But Thor’s retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who—to Thor’s surprise—inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as The Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
Black Adam |
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra |
Lead Roles: Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam/Teth Adam, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher/Al Rothstein, Aldis Hodge as Hawkman/Carter Hall, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone/Maxine Hunkel, Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate/Kent Nelson |
Initial Theatrical Release: October 19, 2022 (Wide) by Warner Bros. (France) |
Keywords: Demons, Possessed, Action Adventure, Ancient Egypt, Anti Hero, Filmed in Atlanta, GA, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $168,283,344 |
International BO: $222,171,744 |
Synopsis
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Suzume (すずめの戸締まり) |
Director: Makoto Shinkai |
Lead Roles: Nanoka Hara as Suzume Iwato |
Initial Theatrical Release: November 11, 2022 (Wide) by Toho-Towa, released as Suzume no tojimari (すずめの戸締まり) (Japan) |
Keywords: Coming of Age, Action Adventure, Anime, Disaster, Life in a Small Town, Supernatural |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $10,932,037 |
International BO: $305,916,208 |
Synopsis
A coming-of-age story for the 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where she must close the doors causing devastation. Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly drawn by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster. The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky. Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky…
Chang Jin Hu Zhi Shui Men Qiao (长津湖之水门桥) |
Director: Kaige Chen, Tsui Hark, Dante Lam |
Lead Roles: Wu Jing as Wu Qianli |
Initial Theatrical Release: February 1, 2022 (Wide), released as 长津湖之水门桥 (China) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, War, Korean War, 1950s, Communism |
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Action, Live Action, Dramatization |
International BO: $602,986,104 |
Synopsis
During the second battle of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, the 9th Corps Command issues an order for the 7th Infantry Company to attack the Sumun Bridge. The 7th Company suffers a tough march to the Sumun Bridge. The soldiers are near their limits, every step forward in the midst of the harsh weather only means another great challenge to the body and mind…When they inch close to the Sumun Bridge, the 7th Company perseveres with sheer and steel-like willpower. They bomb and destroy every attempt the US Army makes to repair the Bridge. Three grueling clashes — and the 7th Company finally manage to block the US Army’s retreat to Xingnan Port.
Lightyear |
Director: Angus Maclane |
Lead Roles: Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 15, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney Studios, released as Lightyear - La vera storia di Buzz (Italy) |
Keywords: Family Adventure, Set in Outer Space, Prequel, Origin Story |
Classification: Spin-Off, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $118,307,188 |
International BO: $100,461,111 |
Synopsis
A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda.
M3GAN |
Director: Gerard Johnstone |
Lead Roles: Allison Williams as Gemma, Violet McGraw as Katie, Jenna Davis as M3gan (voice), Amie Donald as M3gan |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 28, 2022 (Wide) by Universal Pictures International (France) |
Keywords: Unexpected Families, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Robot, Death of a Sibling, Car Accident, Filmed in New Zealand |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $95,159,005 |
International BO: $85,975,411 |
Synopsis
M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma, M3GAN can listen and watch and learn as she becomes friend and teacher, playmate and protector, for the child she is bonded to. When Gemma suddenly becomes the caretaker of her orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady, Gemma’s unsure and unprepared to be a parent. Under intense pressure at work, Gemma decides to pair her M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems—a decision that will have unimaginable consequences.
Morbius |
Director: Daniel Espinosa |
Lead Roles: Jared Leto as Dr. Michael Morbius |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 30, 2022 (Wide), released as 모비우스 (South Korea) |
Keywords: Action Horror, Vampire, Terminal Illness, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Research Scientist, Human Experimentation, Origin Story |
Classification: Spin-Off, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $73,865,530 |
International BO: $88,893,907 |
Synopsis
Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. What at first appears to be a radical success, a darkness inside him is unleashed and transforms this healer into a hunter.
Elvis |
Director: Baz Luhrmann |
Lead Roles: Austin Butler as Elvis Presley |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 22, 2022 (Wide) (France) |
Keywords: Rock 'n' Roll, 1950s, Set in Mississippi, Set in Memphis, Rhythm and Blues, Biographical Drama, Same Role, Multiple Actors, 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
Domestic BO: $151,416,153 |
International BO: $128,522,481 |
Synopsis
The life and music of Elvis Presley, seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish |
Director: Joel Crawford |
Lead Roles: Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots, Salma Hayek as Kitty Softpaws |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 2, 2022 (Wide) (Cyprus) |
Keywords: Family Adventure, Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Development Hell, Delayed Sequel |
Classification: Spin-Off, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $186,090,535 |
International BO: $299,171,315 |
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore |
Director: David Yates |
Lead Roles: Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore, Ezra Miller as Credence/Aurelius Dumbledore, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein, Callum Turner as Theseus Scamander |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 6, 2022 (Wide) (Netherlands) |
Keywords: Action Adventure, 1930s, Sequel With Lead Character Recast |
Classification: Spin-Off, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
Domestic BO: $95,850,844 |
International BO: $308,709,301 |
Synopsis
Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander 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?
Everything Everywhere All At Once |
Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert |
Lead Roles: Michelle Yeoh |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 25, 2022 (Limited) by A24 |
Keywords: Action Adventure, Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe, Oscars Best Picture Winner, 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $77,169,474 |
International BO: $34,249,959 |
Synopsis
A sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman who can’t seem to finish her taxes.
Nope |
Director: Jordan Peele |
Lead Roles: Daniel Kaluuya as James Haywood, Keke Palmer as Jill Haywood, Steven Yeun as Brian |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 21, 2022 (Wide) (Trinidad) |
Keywords: Filmed in Los Angeles County, CA |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $123,277,080 |
International BO: $48,762,007 |
Synopsis
Two siblings who run a California horse ranch discover something wonderful and sinister in the skies above, and the owner of an adjacent theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon.
Barbarian |
Director: Zach Cregger |
Lead Roles: Georgina Campbell as Tess |
Initial Theatrical Release: September 8, 2022 (Wide), released as Bárbaro (Chile) |
Keywords: Psychological Horror |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $40,842,944 |
International BO: $4,509,393 |
Synopsis
Traveling to Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest.
The Bad Guys |
Director: Pierre Perifel |
Lead Roles: Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf, Marc Maron as Mr. Snake, Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha, Craig Robinson as Mr. Shark, Awkwafina as Ms. Tarantula |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 17, 2022 (Wide) by Universal Pictures (Germany) |
Keywords: Heist, Crime, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Crime Caper, Family Comedy |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $97,459,240 |
International BO: $153,442,409 |
Synopsis
After a lifetime of pulling legendary heists, five notorious bad guys—Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula—attempt their most challenging job yet…going good.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |
Director: Jeff Fowler |
Lead Roles: Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog, Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik, Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna, Colleen O Shaughnessey as Miles “Tails” Prower, James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski, Lee Majdoub as Stone, Natasha Rothwell as Rachel, Shemar Moore as Randall |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 30, 2022 (Wide) (Netherlands) |
Keywords: Family Adventure, Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Underwater, Undercover, Wedding Day Disasters |
Classification: Based on Game, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $190,872,904 |
International BO: $214,281,522 |
Synopsis
Once settled in Green Hills, Sonic is determined to prove that he has the temperament of a hero. He is put to the test as Dr. Robotnik reappears, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, looking for an emerald that would have the power to destroy entire civilizations. And here’s Sonic alongside his own sidekick, Tails, who venture on a globetrotter mission to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (ラゴンボール超 スーパーヒーロー) |
Director: Tetsuro Kodama |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 11, 2022 (Wide) by Toei Company, released as Doragon boru supa supa hiro (ラゴンボール超 スーパーヒーロー) (Japan) |
Keywords: Anime, Action Adventure |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Digital Animation, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $32,132,374 |
International BO: $65,109,818 |
Synopsis
The Red Ribbon Army was once destroyed by Son Goku. Individuals, who carry on its spirit, have created the ultimate Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. These two Androids call themselves “Super Heroes”. They start attacking Piccolo and Gohan… What is the New Red Ribbon Army’s objective? In the face of approaching danger, it is time to awaken, Super Hero!
Uncharted |
Director: Ruben Fleischer |
Lead Roles: Tom Holland as Nathan Drake, Mark Wahlberg as Victor “Sully” Sullivan |
Initial Theatrical Release: February 10, 2022 (Wide), released as Анчартед: На картах не значится (Russia (CIS)) |
Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Chase Adventure |
Classification: Based on Game, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $148,648,820 |
International BO: $252,041,094 |
Synopsis
Street-smart thief Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada, who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother… but only if they can learn to work together.