The 10 Best Movie Trailers Of 2022, Ranked By Someone Who Gets Paid To Write About Movie Trailers
Hello there, readers. It's me. Allie. BuzzFeed's most tolerated writer is back again with yet another ranking that makes people question their sanity — it's been a minute, I know* — and brings back a yearly tradition!
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*In case you have no idea who I am or what I'm talking about, I do a lot of fairly chaotic rankings for this site. Over the years, these have included Horror Movie Jump Scares, 21st-Century Fight Scenes, Underrated Disney Songs, Shocking Plot Twists, Gory Scenes in Horror Movies, Love Declarations in Romantic Movies, Musical Moments In Non-Musical Movies, Best First Kisses, Best Movie Insults and Comebacks, and, most recently, Best Horror Movie Trailers of All Time.
In this post, I'll be ranking the best movie trailers of 2022. The only criteria for this ranking are that 1) it has to be a trailer for a feature-length film and 2) the trailer — not necessarily the movie, just the literal trailer — has to have been released in 2022*.
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*So no Everything Everywhere All at Once trailer, despite the fact that it's my favorite movie of the year. Rules are rules.
So without further ado, here are the top 10 best movie trailers of 2022, ranked by someone who, as per usual, has thought just a little too hard about this:
10.M3gan, Official Trailer
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
It's the doll dancing...that's all. That's why. Any trailer that gives us an instant meme before the movie even comes out is automatically iconic.
9.Barbie, Official Teaser
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
While we're on the subject of dolls: I cannot stress enough that this teaser trailer, quite literally, came out the morning I finished writing this ranking, and I had no choice but to include it — bumping a different, much more dramatic trailer from this spot (sorry, Tár). Similar to the above entry, this movie is so meme-ified, I sometimes forget it's a real movie that's actually coming out. Everything from the 2001: A Space Odyssey reference to the costumes looks incredible, and I'm convinced Margot Robbie was put on our Earth solely so we could finally get a live-action Barbie movie. Very much looking forward to making this my newest hyper-fixation!
8.Bodies Bodies Bodies, Official Teaser
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
A good trailer is fun to watch, but a great trailer is fun to watch while also being able to capture the tone and feel of a film in mere minutes, and the first teaser for Bodies Bodies Bodies is one of the most successful examples of that I've ever seen. The editing choices are brilliant, and although it's a fairly big cast, you get a good feel for each character. Having seen the film (it's so fun), I can say that this trailer also managed to be funny while not revealing EVERY joke (or even the BEST jokes) the movie has to offer — a rare phenomenon with comedies today.
7.Men, Official Trailer
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
While the movie itself is what I like to call "a movie I certainly saw," there's no denying that the trailer is unbelievable. The highlights of the final product are very much the incredible performances by Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear, and this does a great job of showing them off. Plus, the sound design of this trailer deserves its own award.
6.Barbarian, Official Trailer
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
The first time I saw this trailer was in an actual movie theater! The first minute or so plays as if it could be a very unrealistic romantic comedy, and I was totally on board (I love very unrealistic romantic comedies). However, the sharp turn it takes midway into pure horror managed to throw me completely off guard, making me even more on board. If you haven't seen the film yet, you're missing out!
5.Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Official Teaser
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
This was one of my favorite trailers to come out of 2022 San Diego Comic-Con, and if you say you didn't get emotional watching this, you're a liar. While only being a teaser trailer, it's packed with absolutely everything you'd want. The action is flawless, the transition from "No Woman No Cry" into Kendrick Lamar is masterfully done, and Angela Bassett's powerful performance is on full display. Honestly? It's just a great trailer. Period.
4.Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Official Trailer
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
While — as stated above — I loved many of the trailers to come out of San Diego Comic-Con this year, this one was by far my favorite! I was privileged enough to get the opportunity to attend this movie's panel and was in Hall H for the premiere of this trailer, and let me tell you, it played to the room beautifully. It just looks so fun and promises fans of the game plenty of Easter eggs. As someone who both recently started playing D&D weekly again this year after a long hiatus, and as someone who truly loves goofy adventure films, I will note that this movie very much looks like, as the kids would say, my shit.
3.John Wick 4, Official Trailer
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
A recent trailer, I know, but if you know anything about me, Allie, the human writing this ranking, you know I absolutely love Keanu Reeves, so of course it's here. This trailer also continues the long and proud history of the John Wick franchise using some A+ music choices in the trailers, with the expert choice of "Seasons in the Sun" for this one. (The use of "The Impossible Dream" in the trailer for the third installment is still one of my favorite song choices for any movie trailer ever. Sometimes I rewatch that trailer just to feel something.) In short, as I said before, I will never get tired of this franchise. I will keep going to see them as long as they keep making them. I will go see John Wick: Chapter 35 in theaters as my dentures fall out of my mouth while I try to eat popcorn.
2.The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Official Trailer
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
Another more recent one, but it's easily one of my top trailers of the year. As a kid, I played almost exclusively Nintendo content (except for the Mortal Kombat games my younger brother and I snuck in without my mom knowing — sorry again, Mom) and, more specifically, Super Mario content. So seeing all of the Easter eggs and familiar faces tucked into this felt like receiving the warmest of hugs. Also, I literally popped when they revealed Rainbow Road at the end of the trailer like it was a debut at the Royal Rumble or something.
Before we get to number one, let's look at some honorable mentions, shall we?! Because this post isn't long enough, I guess??? Anyway, here are five of my other faves, in no particular order, with rapid-fire reasons:
Tár, Official Trailer
Scream VI, Official Teaser
Violent Night, Official Trailer
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Official Teaser
Don't Worry Darling, Official Trailer
65, Official Trailer
Okay, on to number one, which, tbh, shouldn't be that shocking:
1.Nope, Final Trailer
Why I, Personally, Think It's Great
Nope. It's Nope. Number one is Nope. I love, love, LOVE this trailer — and not just because it actually scared the holy hell out of me in real life (long story) and actually inspired a whole ranking on its own (shorter story). It does such a wonderful job of encapsulating the feel of the full film, and overall, it just feels BIG. Like, it feels as if the movie is a BIG blockbuster and you HAVE to see it or you're missing out. I know that the film itself is a little divisive, but I was one of the people who really enjoyed Nope, and I do recommend it!
All right, my friends, you've read my rankings, but now I want to hear all about yours! What was your personal favorite movie trailer to drop in 2022? Share all of your thoughts in the comments below!
And, as usual, be nice because I do read all of my comments on these! Or don't be nice! It's okay! I'm not your mom! Or dad! Who am I? I forgot!
