Most Popular Movies 2022
This chart shows the 2022 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2022 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2022 - Top 2022 Worldwide
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| Top Gun: Maverick |
| Director: Joseph Kosinski |
| Lead Roles: Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Miles Teller as Rooster, Glen Powell as Hangman, Lewis James Pullman as Bob, Monica Barbaro as Phoenix, Danny Ramirez as Fanboy, Jay Ellis as Payback, Greg Tarzan Davis as Coyote, Jon Hamm as Cyclone |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 20, 2022 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures (Finland) |
| Keywords: IMAX: DMR, Action Thriller, In a Plane, Delayed Sequel, 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Filmed in California, United States |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $718,732,821 |
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International BO: $746,858,459 |
Synopsis
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw, call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.” Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.
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| Avatar: The Way of Water |
| Director: James Cameron |
| Lead Roles: Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldana as Neytiri |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 9, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Finland) |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Delayed Sequel, Humans as Aliens, Sequel With Returning Stars Playing New Characters, 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $684,075,767 |
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International BO: $1,633,438,619 |
Synopsis
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
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| Bullet Train |
| Director: David Leitch |
| Lead Roles: Brad Pitt as Ladybug, Joey King as Prince, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tangerine, Brian Tyree Henry as Lemon, Andrew Koji as Kimura, Hiroyuki Sanada as The Elder, Michael Shannon as The White Death, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio as The Wolf |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 14, 2022 (Wide) by Sf Studios (Denmark) |
| Keywords: Action Thriller, Hitmen, One Last Job, Set in Japan, Trains, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $103,368,602 |
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International BO: $135,166,361 |
Synopsis
Ladybug is an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train… and he’s got to figure out how to get off.
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| Uncharted |
| Director: Ruben Fleischer |
| Lead Roles: Tom Holland as Nathan Drake, Mark Wahlberg as Victor “Sully” Sullivan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 10, 2022 (Wide), released as Анчартед: На картах не значится (Russia (CIS)) |
| Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Chase Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Game, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $148,648,820 |
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International BO: $252,041,094 |
Synopsis
Street-smart thief Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada, who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother… but only if they can learn to work together.
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| Black Panther: Wakanda Forever |
| Director: Ryan Coogler |
| Lead Roles: Letitia Wright as Shuri, Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams/Ironheart, Florence Kasumba as Ayo, Michaela Coel as Aneka, Tenoch Huerta as Namor, Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross, Angela Bassett as Ramonda |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 9, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Germany) |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Sequels Without Their Original Stars, Set in Africa, Underwater, Death of a Son or Daughter, Death of a Sibling |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Animation/Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $453,829,060 |
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International BO: $400,156,486 |
Synopsis
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
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| Everything Everywhere All At Once |
| Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert |
| Lead Roles: Michelle Yeoh |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 25, 2022 (Limited) by A24 |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe, Oscars Best Picture Winner, 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $77,169,474 |
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International BO: $34,249,959 |
Synopsis
A sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman who can’t seem to finish her taxes.
| Black Adam |
| Director: Jaume Collet-Serra |
| Lead Roles: Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam/Teth Adam, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher/Al Rothstein, Aldis Hodge as Hawkman/Carter Hall, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone/Maxine Hunkel, Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate/Kent Nelson |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 19, 2022 (Wide) by Warner Bros. (France) |
| Keywords: Demons, Possessed, Action Adventure, Ancient Egypt, Anti Hero, Filmed in Atlanta, GA, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $168,283,344 |
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International BO: $222,171,744 |
Synopsis
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
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| Elvis |
| Director: Baz Luhrmann |
| Lead Roles: Austin Butler as Elvis Presley |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 22, 2022 (Wide) (France) |
| Keywords: Rock 'n' Roll, 1950s, Set in Mississippi, Set in Memphis, Rhythm and Blues, Biographical Drama, Same Role, Multiple Actors, 2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $151,416,153 |
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International BO: $128,522,481 |
Synopsis
The life and music of Elvis Presley, seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley.
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| Jurassic World: Dominion |
| Director: Colin Trevorrow |
| Lead Roles: Chris Pratt as Owen Grady, Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 1, 2022 (Wide), released as Jurassic World: Dominio (Mexico) |
| Keywords: Cloning, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs in the Modern World, Animals Gone Bad, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $376,851,080 |
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International BO: $627,153,512 |
Synopsis
Four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed, dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures.
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| Puss in Boots: The Last Wish |
| Director: Joel Crawford |
| Lead Roles: Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots, Salma Hayek as Kitty Softpaws |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 2, 2022 (Wide) (Cyprus) |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Development Hell, Delayed Sequel |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $186,090,535 |
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International BO: $299,171,315 |
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| The Batman |
| Director: Matt Reeves |
| Lead Roles: Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot / Penguin, Paul Dano as Edward Nashton / Riddler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 1, 2022 (Wide), released as 더 배트맨 (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Reboot, Action Thriller, Crime, Serial Killer |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $369,345,583 |
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International BO: $396,604,896 |
| Shin Ultraman (シン・ウルトラマン) |
| Director: Shinji Higuchi |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 14, 2022 (Limited) by CGV Mars D., released as Shin Urotoraman (シン・ウルトラマン) (Turkey) |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $601,490 |
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International BO: $28,851 |
Synopsis
There’s never a dull day on Japan's newly established SSSP kaiju defense taskforce, led by Kimio Tamura, played by DRIVE MY CAR’s Hidetoshi Nishijima. After a particularly challenging encounter, a silver giant descends from the sky to rescue the planet. Dubbed Ultraman, this giant’s identity and purpose are a mystery.
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| Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness |
| Director: Sam Raimi |
| Lead Roles: Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlett Witch, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo, Benedict Wong as Wong, Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, Michael Stuhlbarg as Nicodemus West, Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 4, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney (Germany) |
| Keywords: Action Adventure, Alternative Dimensions / Parallel universe, Filmed in London, England, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Animation/Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $411,331,607 |
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International BO: $540,893,379 |
Synopsis
Marvel Studios' “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”—a thrilling ride through the Multiverse with Doctor Strange, his trusted friend Wong and Wanda Maximoff, aka Scarlet Witch.
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| Suzume (すずめの戸締まり) |
| Director: Makoto Shinkai |
| Lead Roles: Nanoka Hara as Suzume Iwato |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 11, 2022 (Wide) by Toho-Towa, released as Suzume no tojimari (すずめの戸締まり) (Japan) |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Action Adventure, Anime, Disaster, Life in a Small Town, Supernatural |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,932,037 |
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International BO: $305,916,208 |
Synopsis
A coming-of-age story for the 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where she must close the doors causing devastation. Suzume’s journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu (located in southwestern Japan) when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I’m looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly drawn by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob… Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster. The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky. Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky…
| The Bad Guys |
| Director: Pierre Perifel |
| Lead Roles: Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf, Marc Maron as Mr. Snake, Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha, Craig Robinson as Mr. Shark, Awkwafina as Ms. Tarantula |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 17, 2022 (Wide) by Universal Pictures (Germany) |
| Keywords: Heist, Crime, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Crime Caper, Family Comedy |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $97,459,240 |
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International BO: $153,442,409 |
Synopsis
After a lifetime of pulling legendary heists, five notorious bad guys—Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula—attempt their most challenging job yet…going good.
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| Lightyear |
| Director: Angus Maclane |
| Lead Roles: Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 15, 2022 (Wide) by Walt Disney Studios, released as Lightyear - La vera storia di Buzz (Italy) |
| Keywords: Family Adventure, Set in Outer Space, Prequel, Origin Story |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $118,307,188 |
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International BO: $100,461,111 |
Synopsis
A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda.
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| Nope |
| Director: Jordan Peele |
| Lead Roles: Daniel Kaluuya as James Haywood, Keke Palmer as Jill Haywood, Steven Yeun as Brian |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 21, 2022 (Wide) (Trinidad) |
| Keywords: Filmed in Los Angeles County, CA |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $123,277,080 |
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International BO: $48,762,007 |
Synopsis
Two siblings who run a California horse ranch discover something wonderful and sinister in the skies above, and the owner of an adjacent theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon.
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| Minions: The Rise of Gru |
| Director: Kyle Balda |
| Lead Roles: Steve Carell as Gru |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 16, 2022 (Wide) by Universal Pictures (Australia) |
| Keywords: Disrupted by 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Prequel, Inbetwequel, Origin Story, Super Villains, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $370,270,765 |
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International BO: $569,138,791 |
Synopsis
In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons and pull off their first missions. When the Vicious 6 oust their leader, legendary fighter Wild Knuckles, Gru interviews to become their newest member. It doesn’t go well (to say the least), and only gets worse after Gru outsmarts them and suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. On the run, Gru will turn to an unlikely source for guidance, Wild Knuckles himself, and discover that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
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| The Lost City |
| Director: Adam Nee, Aaron Nee |
| Lead Roles: Sandra Bullock as Loretta Sage, Channing Tatum as Alan Caprison, Daniel Radcliffe as Fairfax, Oscar Nuñez as Adrian Austin, Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Beth, Patti Harrison as Pratt Caprison |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 24, 2022 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Keywords: Treasure Hunters, Writing and Writers, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $105,344,029 |
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International BO: $86,983,415 |
Synopsis
Brilliant, but reclusive author Loretta Sage has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romance-adventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan, who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, “Dash.” While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes that she can lead him to the ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story. Wanting to prove that he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her. Thrust into an epic jungle adventure, the unlikely pair will need to work together to survive the elements and find the ancient treasure before it’s lost forever.
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| Eiga Slam Dunk |
| Director: Takehiko Inoue |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 3, 2022 (Limited) by Toei Company, released as The First Slam Dunk (ザ・ファーストスラムダンク) (Japan) |
| Keywords: Sports Comedy, Anime, Basketball, High School, High School Sports, Romance, First Love, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Comedy, Digital Animation, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $1,291,869 |
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International BO: $277,651,660 |
Synopsis
Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryota had a brother who was three years older. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player from a young age, Ryota also became addicted to basketball. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.
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| Morbius |
| Director: Daniel Espinosa |
| Lead Roles: Jared Leto as Dr. Michael Morbius |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 30, 2022 (Wide), released as 모비우스 (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Action Horror, Vampire, Terminal Illness, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Research Scientist, Human Experimentation, Origin Story |
| Classification: Spin-Off, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $73,865,530 |
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International BO: $88,893,907 |
Synopsis
Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. What at first appears to be a radical success, a darkness inside him is unleashed and transforms this healer into a hunter.
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| Beomjoidosi 2 (범죄도시2) |
| Director: Sang Yong Lee (이상용) |
| Lead Roles: Don Lee as Ma Seok-do, Guy-hwa Choi as Capt. Jeon Il-man, Son Sukku as Kang Hae-sang |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 18, 2022 (Wide), released as The Roundup (범죄도시2) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Action Comedy, Screenplay Written By the Star, Police Detective, Serial Killer, Crime, Set in South Korea, Set in Vietnam, Buddy Cop |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $613,026 |
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International BO: $105,434,596 |
Synopsis
Four years after the events of Garibong district round up operation, Geumcheon Police’s Major Crimes Unit is given a mission to repatriate a fugitive who fled to Vietnam. Beast cop Ma Seok-do (Don LEE) and Capt. Jeon Il-man (CHOI Guy-hwa) intuitively realize that there’s something wrong with the suspect’s willingness to turn himself in and uncover crimes committed by a terrifying killer named Kang Hae-sang (SON Sukku). Ma and his unit begin their investigation across two countries and follow the bloody breadcrumbs left behind by Kang…
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| The Gray Man |
| Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo |
| Lead Roles: Ryan Gosling as Gentry, Ana de Armas as Dani Miranda, Chris Evans as Lloyd Hansen, Dhanush, Rege-Jean Page as Carmichael, Jessica Henwick, Alfre Woodard, Billy Bob Thornton as Fitzroy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 13, 2022 (Limited) (South Korea) |
| Keywords: Action Thriller, C.I.A., Fugitive / On the Run |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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International BO: $451,178 |
Synopsis
When the CIA’s top asset—his identity known to no one—uncovers agency secrets, he triggers a global hunt by assassins set loose by his ex-colleague.
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| The Woman King |
| Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood |
| Lead Roles: Viola Davis as Nanisca |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 15, 2022 (Wide) (Nigeria) |
| Keywords: 1700s, 1800s, Set in Africa, F-Rated, F-Rated, Triple, Slavery, Sex Crimes, Unexpected Families, Rescue, Action Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Action, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $67,328,130 |
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International BO: $27,046,619 |
Synopsis
The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. General Nanisca trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…
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| RRR |
| Director: S.S. Rajamouli |
| Lead Roles: Ram Charan as Alluri Sitarama Raju, Rama Rao as Komaram Bheem |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 24, 2022 (Wide) by Sarigama Cinemas, released as RRR: Rise, Roar, Revolt |
| Keywords: Bollywood, Action Adventure, 1920s, Set in India, Political, Rescue |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $14,473,124 |
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International BO: $136,075,164 |
Synopsis
The BIGGEST film of the decade is back on the big screen where it belongs! RRR is an exhilarating, action-packed spectacular mythologizing two real-life freedom fighters who helped lead India’s fight for independence from the British Raj, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju. Set in the 1920s before their fight for India’s independence began, RRR imagines a fictional meeting between the two, set into motion when a young Gond girl is stolen from her village by British soldiers.