New movies to stream on popular platforms.
Action
-
- The Batman (2022): Matt Reeves directs this dark and gritty take on the Caped Crusader, starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film has received critical acclaim, with praise for Pattinson’s performance, Reeves’ direction, and the film’s action sequences.
-
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022): Tom Cruise returns as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in this long-awaited sequel to the 1986 classic. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising Cruise’s performance, the aerial action sequences, and the film’s nostalgia factor.
-
- The Lost City (2022): Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star in this action-comedy about a romance novelist who is kidnapped by a billionaire who wants her to help him find a lost city. The film has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the performances and chemistry between Bullock and Tatum, while others found the film to be too formulaic.
Drama
-
- The Fabelmans (2022): Steven Spielberg directs this semi-autobiographical film about his childhood growing up in post-war Arizona. The film stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Michelle Yeoh. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising Spielberg’s direction and the performances of the cast.
-
- Tár (2022): Lydia Dean Pilcher directs this drama about a classical pianist who is struggling with her career and her personal life. The film stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising Blanchett’s performance and Pilcher’s direction.
-
- Triangle of Sadness (2022): Ruben Östlund directs this dark comedy about a group of wealthy people who are shipwrecked on a desert island. The film has received critical acclaim, with praise for Östlund’s direction, the film’s dark humor, and the performances of the cast.
Horror
-
- X (2022): Ti West directs this horror film about a group of young filmmakers who set out to make an adult film in 1979 Texas. The film has received critical acclaim, with praise for West’s direction, the film’s atmosphere, and the performances of the cast.
-
- The Black Phone (2022): Scott Derrickson directs this horror film about a young boy who is kidnapped and held captive by a serial killer. The film stars Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising Derrickson’s direction, Hawke’s performance, and the film’s suspenseful atmosphere.
-
- Scream (2022): Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett direct this fifth installment in the Scream franchise. The film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising the film’s meta-humor and the performances of the cast.
Documentaries
-
- All That Breathes (2022): Shaunak Sen directs this documentary about two brothers who rescue and rehabilitate birds in Delhi, India. The film has received critical acclaim, winning the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award: The Golden Eye at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
-
- Navalny (2022): Daniel Roher directs this documentary about the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The film has received critical acclaim, winning the Sundance Film Festival Documentary Grand Jury Prize.
- A House Made of Splinters (2022): Simon Lereng Wilmont directs this documentary about children living in an orphanage in Eastern Ukraine. The film has received critical acclaim, winning the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award: Documentary on Human Rights & Global Justice at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. [Image of A House Made of Splinters]
-
- The Banshees of Inisherin (2022): Martin McDonagh directs this dark comedy about two lifelong friends who find their relationship tested after one of them marries a woman from the mainland. The film stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Barry Keoghan. The film has received critical acclaim, with praise for McDonagh’s direction, the performances of the cast, and the film’s dark humor.
-
- The Northman (2022): Robert Eggers directs this historical epic about a Viking prince who seeks revenge on the man who murdered his father. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, and Claes Bang. The film has received critical acclaim, with praise for Eggers’ direction, the performances of the cast, and the film’s stunning visuals.
-
- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022): Dean Fleischer Camp directs this stop-motion animated comedy about a tiny seashell who lives with his grandmother. The film stars Jenny Slate and Isabella Rossellini. The film has received critical acclaim, with praise for Camp’s direction, Slate’s performance, and the film’s heartwarming story.
-
- Elvis (2022): Baz Luhrmann directs this biopic about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. The film stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. The film has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising Luhrmann’s direction and Butler’s performance, while others found the film to be too long and self-indulgent.
I hope this list helps you find some new movies to watch!