The Best Movies of 2022

With all the jokes comparing 2022 to “2020 too,” it felt like not much had changed since the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1 (this year or last). But that’s not the case for films. The releases due out this new year feel fresh and exciting, from revived franchises to clever indies.

Here, we round up some of our favorite new movies of the year so far, a list that spans from heartwarming mother-daughter stories to adrenaline-pumping thrillers and coming-of-age adventures for both 13- and 30-year-olds alike. Scroll through the list below and keep an eye out for more additions later in the year.