The new year will definitely delight fans of science fiction with a wide variety of films that are going to be released in the coming 12 months. More than a dozen long-awaited premieres and sequels about magic, science, dinosaurs, aliens, vampires, and space will appear on the big screen.
Viewers in Canada and other countries will meet their long-loved heroes and get to know new amazing characters and universes. “Doctor Strange”, “Fantastic Beasts” and other cult blockbusters – are awaiting us in 2022. Let’s take a look at the top 5 most anticipated fantasy movies in 2022. So keep reading not to miss out on a single prominent release.
Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness
- Genre: Thriller, adventures, fantasy, horror, science fiction;
- Release Date: May 6, 2022;
- Director: Sam Raimi;
- Country: USA.
A long-awaited movie of the Marvel media franchise will be released on May 6, 2022. This is the second part of the story of Dr. Stephen Strange and the first Marvel horror story. The main character of the movie is looking for the mythical Stone of Time. But as a result of a collision with an old acquaintance, he accidentally releases a huge force that seeks to destroy the world. The stability of the space-time continuum is violated, which entails inevitable consequences. Director Sam Raimi promises that the second film will be truly scary and will link multiple Marvel stories into a single plot.
Morbius
- Genre: Action, adventures, drama, horror, science fiction, thriller;
- Release Date: April 1, 2022;
- Director: Daniel Espinosa;
- Country: USA.
Another premiere from Marvel awaits viewers on April 1, 2022. The main role of the vampire Michael Morbius will be performed by Jared Leto. According to the film plot, the main character of the movie is trying to get rid of a rare fatal blood disease. As a result of a failed experiment with a new drug, he turns into a vampire. Now Michael has only two ways: to stay on the side of the world, sacrificing himself, or to succumb to the dark side of his new essence.
Moonfall
- Genre: Sci-fi, action;
- Release Date: February 3, 2022;
- Director: Roland Emmerich;
- Country: USA / China.
The new sci-fi movie directed by Roland Emmerich will be released on February 3, 2022. In the story, mysterious energy makes the moon go out of orbit and begin to approach the Earth. If this process is not stopped, in a few weeks, there will be a collision that will destroy humanity. Woman astronaut Joe Fuller sets out to meet the satellite in order to understand what is happening.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
- Genre: Adventures, fantasy;
- Release Date: April 7, 2022;
- Director: David Yates;
- Country: USA / Great Britain.
The third part of an exciting fantasy about the magical zoologist Newt Scamander will be released on April 7, 2022. J.K. Rowling herself took part in the creation of the script, and this time, Mads Mikkelsen starred in the role of the evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald. According to the film plot, the heroes will go to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where they will meet the young professor Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid, as well as the future villain Voldemort. All the characters are waiting for an unprecedented magical battle unfolding against the backdrop of the Second World War. Is it going to happen? Let’s check it ourselves.
Thor: Love and Thunder
- Genre: Superhero film;
- Release Date: July 8, 2022;
- Director: Taika Waititi;
- Country: USA.
Another highly anticipated premiere of the Marvel Universe will hit cinemas on July 8, 2022. This is the fourth part of the story of the ancient god of thunder and lightning – Thor. The plot of a new movie is based on the Mighty Thor comic strip. Jane Foster gains the power of a Thunderer and becomes a “fem version” of Thor. So it is simply impossible to predict what will happen next.
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