These Will Be the Best Movies of 2022, and Film Fans Should Be Excited

It's been hard to be a cinephile these past couple of years. In addition to everything else, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended release schedules, disrupted film shoots and generally caused delay after delay. But movie studios must be optimistic for 2022, because the next year looks packed at the box office. Whether you're looking for romantic comedies, action movies, family films or superhero movies — lots and lots of superhero movies — there's something to look forward to on the horizon. The best movies of 2022 will add on to our favorite franchises, bring back beloved characters, translate the real lives of some amazing trailblazers on screen or show us all something totally new. So grab your tickets, get your popcorn and get ready for a night out out in theaters.

One thing to keep in mind: The pandemic is an ongoing concern, as is movie studios' relationships to their own streaming services. It's very possible that these release dates will shift around as the pandemic ebbs and wanes, or that they'll go straight to streaming or VOD instead of theaters. Before you head out to the cinema, check your local listings to make sure the schedule hasn't changed.