In terms of releases, Hollywood had a busy year in 2021, but the overwhelming quantity of the most anticipated movies hitting theatres, streaming services, or both in 2022 is a different story. There are a plethora of future Marvel films to look forward to, as well as a slew of upcoming DC pictures, as is customary. Other usual genres of the medium can also be found, such as romantic comedies and science fiction thrillers.
The 5 Most anticipated movies that will be released in May 2022, as well as when and where they will be released, are listed below. We’re sure we don’t need to remind you that these dates are subject to change, so keep an eye on the calendar for any updates.
5 Most Anticipated Movies of May 2022
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Release Date: May 6, 2022
- Cast: Michael Stuhlbarg, Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez
- Genre: Action, Superhero, Fantasy, Adventure, Horror
- Language: English
Following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, the MCU unleashes the Multiverse and expands its boundaries more than ever before, making this one of the most anticipated movies of May 2022. Travel into the unknown with Doctor Strange as he battles a dangerous new enemy by crossing the Multiverse’s mind-bending and deadly realities with the help of old and new mystical allies. You should never miss this upcoming Marvel Movie at any cost.
In the Multiverse of Madness, the events of Loki and WandaVision will be linked with Doctor Strange. In the film, Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role. As will Elizabeth Olsen, whose story was taken up from the film’s WandaVision post-credits sequence.
- Downtown Abbey: A New Era
- Release Date: May 20, 2022
- Cast: Maggie Smith, Jim Carter, Penelope Wilton, Michelle Dockery
- Genre(s): Drama, History
- Language: English
On May 20, 2022, Downtown Abbey: A New Era will be released in theatres all across the world. The movie was planned to be out in time for Christmas 2021, but owing to the pandemic, it had to be postponed until May 2022.
The creator, Julian Fellowes, recently told People,
“It’s a new era. The further the ’20s went along, the more the world was changing in so many ways. Everything from entertainment to transport was different by the end of the ’20s. That’s what we’re referring to in that.”
Julian Fellowes, an award-winning creator, is the director of the film Downtown Abbey: A New Era. The much-anticipated film return of the global blockbuster reunites the popular group as they go on a magnificent journey in the South of France to solve the mystery behind the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited house.
- Firestarter
- Release Date: May 13, 2022
- Cast: Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Gloria Reuben, Sydney Lemmon
- Genre: Horror
- Language: English
The film Firestarter is based on the same-named Steven King sci-fi thriller novel (previously made into a movie in 1984) and is one of the most anticipated movies of May 2022. After obtaining psychic powers in an experiment funded by a secretive government agency known as The Shop, Andy McGee (Zac Efron) escaped and fell in love with Vicky Tomlinson (Sydney Lemmon).
They go into hiding together, marry, and have a daughter, Charlie (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), who has pyrokinesis, like her father. As she grows older, Charlie fights to keep her abilities under control, especially when she is in pain or furious. The Shop learns of Charlie’s existence after a school incident and sets out to capture the family to use Charlie as a weapon.
- Maverick
- Release Date: May 27, 2022
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Jon Hamm
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Language: English
After more than thirty years as one of the Navy’s best aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is back where he belongs, pushing the limits as a courageous test pilot but avoiding the rise in rank that would ground him.
When Maverick finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, he meets Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”
As he faces an uncertain future and confronts the demons of his past, Maverick is forced into a battle with his own worst fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who stand in his way.
- The Bob’s Burgers Movie
- Release Date: May 27, 2022
- Cast: Aziz Ansari, Brian Huskey, Dan Mintz, David Herman, David Wain, Eugene Mirman, Gary Cole, H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kevin Kline, Kristen Schaal, Larry Murphy, Sam Seder, Stephanie Beatriz, Zach Galifianakis
- Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Musical
- Language: English
The Movie Bob’s Burgers has been in the works for five years and will be released on May 27, it is one of the most anticipated movies of May 2022. Bob (H. Jon Benjamin) is doing his best to keep the Belcher family together while they are under pressure to make payment in seven days to save their restaurant.
As kids Louise (Kristen Schaal), Tina (Dan Mintz), and Gene (Eugene Mirman) get themselves into mischief while attempting to solve a mystery, Bob’s wife Linda (John Roberts) tries to keep everyone calm. Larry Murphy will play Teddy, with Zach Galifianakis reprising his role as Felix and Kevin Kline portraying the Belchers’ landlord, Mr. Fischoeder.