2022 had some notable releases of shows and movies some of which are very unforgettable. As we say welcome 2023 and bid farewell to 2022, there are some stories released last year that touched hearts and brought entertainment to our screens. It may be a little too early for nostalgia but here’s a list of 2022’s highest-grossing movies and series.
Bones And All
From the brilliant mind of Luca Guadagnino, the director of Suspiria and Call Me By Your Name, comes the horror romance film Bones And All. The movie is based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Camille DeAngelis. The film stars Timothee Chalamet, Taylor Russell, Chloe Sevigny, and more.
Turning Red
Turning Red the Disney Movie directed by Domee Shi received a lot of praise for its animation style, diverse casting, and hidden metaphors. It is one of the best-animated movies of 2022 that brought a touching message about womanhood, puberty, and motherhood. Not to mention the showstopping soundtrack. The film stars Sandra Oh, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalie Chiang, Jordan Fisher, Finneas O’Connell, and more.
Inventing Anna
This dramatic miniseries is based on a true story that is wilder than you think. Created by the screenwriting master Shonda Rhimes, the creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Brigerton, and Scandal, this story is one of the fraudster heiress Anna Delvey that caused ripples across New York City by stealing hearts and money. The series gave a new meaning to the phrase ‘Fake it ’till you make it.’ The miniseries stars Julia Garner, Laverne Cox, Anders Holm, Katie Lowes, and more.
All Of Us Are Dead
This next entry is a riveting South Korean high school thriller, horror, and action-packed series that got many views on Netflix. The series was watched over 476 million hours in its first 30 days on the platform. All of Us Are Dead is about a zombie plague that starts at a high school and takes over the country. Alongside Squid Game and Money Heist, it is one of the most popular foreign series on Netflix. The series stars Solomon Park, Yihyun Cho, Jihoo Park, Chanyoung Yoon, and more.
Brigerton Season 2
This next series was also brought to Netflix by Shondaland and Shonda Rhimes. This series is based on a series of eight Regency romance novels written by Julia Quinn, each novel concerns the lives of each of the Brigerton siblings and the series is structured in a similar way. Season 2 is about the eldest Brigerton Anthony. This season stars Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Charithra Chandran, Nicola Coughlan, and more.
Bullet Train
This next movie is an action comedy with a star-studded cast. It’s an action comedy movie about luck, fate, and assassins. Most of the film was shot in a train set, hence the name. This movie stars Brad Pitt, Joey King, Bad Bunny, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Logan Lerman, Bryan Tyree Henry, and more.
RRR
This film is an epic action-filled Telugu movie about revolution, friendship, and patriotism. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, RRR is known for its surreal action choreography, special effects, and colorful imagery. The film was also shortlisted for the Academy Awards. The film stars Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, NT Rama Rao Jr., and more.
Everything Everywhere All At Once
This A24 film makes you realize once again why A24 is such a sought-after company. This film is an action, adventure, and comedy film that explores themes of generational gaps, parenthood, trauma, nihilism, and empathy. This film brought tears to many eyes. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more.
Wednesday
This pick is a series that was cause for a lot of fashion and beauty trends. Tim Burton’s Wednesday on Netflix set viewership records in Netflix and Jenna Ortega‘s portrayal of the iconic and still relevant character Wednesday Addams was just *chef’s kiss. This series takes the everpresent Addams Family and focuses on the adventures of their first born Wednesday as she enters a school for misfits. The series stars Jenna Ortega, Christina Ricci, Emma Myers, Gwendoline Christie, Percy Hynes White, and more.
Top Gun: Maverick
This next film is the sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun. The sequel is an action drama that takes off thirty years after the first film where Maverick faces his past and the elite graduates of Top Gun who are the future of aviation. The movie stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Glen Powell, and more.
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