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Last Updated: March 10, 2021

Here's every movie scheduled to be released in 2022. Studios are well-accustomed to claiming release dates for their biggest films years in advance by now, long before they have an official title, cast, and/or crew. But, with the coronavirus pandemic throwing a massive wrench in the gears of the industry, power-players like Disney and Warner Bros. have been forced to scrap their carefully-laid plans for 2021 in order to make room for all the movies delayed from 2020. And, with productions previously shut down for months last year, a lot of the films previously slated for 2021 are going to have to move back to at least a year (some into 2023).

Several movies have already been postponed from 2021 to 2022 - in some cases, well before the were even expected to begin filming. For example, Disney and Marvel Studios had to change their entire upcoming slate after Black Widow was delayed from its original release date in May 2020, forcing every other Phase 4 MCU movie to shuffle back as much as three to six or months or more. Similarly, a certain Keanu Reeves-led sequel has abandoned 2021 altogether after the shutdown in production on The Matrix 4 made it impossible for Reeves to move swiftly from one project to the next as planned.

With 2022 filling up quickly thanks to all the coronavirus-related release date changes, now's as good a time as any to examine what the 2022 Movie Release Date Calendar looks like so far. For the purposes of this run-down, we will focus on the scheduled that either have an official title already or we actually know something concrete about (that is, something firmer than "Untitled Disney Live-Action Movie", for example).

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Escape Room 2 (January 7) - The sequel to the 2019 film, Escape Room 2 is directed by Adam Robitel from a screenplay by Bragi F. Schut and Maria Melnik. The film stars Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Isabelle Fuhrman, Thomas Cocquerel, Holland Roden, Carlito Olivero, and Indya Moore.

Sesame Street (January 14) - Anne Hathaway stars in this musical comedy adventure based on the beloved children's educational program, with Bo Burnham providing the songs. This is the third Sesame Street movie after Follow That Bird and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland.

Scream (January 14) - Scream (not to be confused by the 90s film of the same name) is the fifth in the horror franchise and is being described as a relaunch. The slasher film will see the return of Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Roger L. Jackson, and Marley Shelton, with new faces to the franchise set to be star, including The Boys' Jack Quaid.

Morbius (January 21) - Starring Jared Leto in the titular role, this Sony film, which follows Marvel's living vampire, is set in the same universe as Venom and the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man films. Directed by Daniel Espinosa, the film also stars Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.

Marry Me (February 11) - Starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, the film follows a pop star who discovers she's been cheated on during her wedding and opts to marry a random guy in the crowd at Madison Square Garden.

Uncharted (February 11) - The highly-anticipated Tom Holland movie tells the origin story of video game character Nathan Drake. Uncharted also stars Mark Wahlberg, Ruben Fleischer, Art Marcum, Antonio Banderas, Avi Arad, Charles Roven, Matt Holloway, Alex Gartner, and Tati Gabrielle.

Rumble (February 18) - The animated film, about a monster athlete who competes in a wrestling competition, was delayed from its original summer 2020 release. Starring Will Arnett, Geraldine Viswanathan, Terry Crews, Tony Danza, and more.

Ambulance (February 18) - A crime thriller about two thieves who plan a heist to pay for their mom's healthcare bill. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Eiza Gonzalez, and is directed by Michael Bay.

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The Batman (March 4) - From director Matt Reeves comes Year One of the Dark Knight's story. Robert Pattinson takes up the mantle of Batman, with Zoe Kravitz cast as Catwoman, and co-starring Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, and more.

Turning Red (March 11) - A Pixar animation about an adolescent girl who turns into a red panda whenever she gets too excited.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (March 25) - This MCU sequel once again stars Benedict Cumberbatch as surgeon-turned sorcerer Stephen Strange, along with Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff aka. Scarlet Witch. Sam Raimi directs in his MCU debut.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (April 8) - The sequel to the wildly successful Sonic the Hedgehog. Jeff Fowler returns as the film's director.

The Lost City of D (April 15) - Starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, the film follows a romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model that ultimately lands them in a jungle.

Thor: Love & Thunder (May 6) - Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson reunite with Thor: Ragnarok filmmaker Taika Waititi for the next chapter in the Thor series, with Natalie Portman costarring as Jane Foster-turned The Mighty Thor.

DC Super Pets (May 20) - This DC animated feature revolves around the adventures of the pets of DC's greatest superheroes; including, Superman's dog Krypto, Wonder Woman's kangaroo Jumpa, and Batman's dog Ace the Bat-Hound, among other furry (or feathered) crime-fighters.

Legally Blonde 3 (May 20) - Reese Witherspoon reprises her role as Elle Woods, attorney at law in the sequel that will explore the character at 40. Jamie Suk will direct from a screenplay by Dan Goor, Mindy Kaling, Karen McCullah, and Kristen Smith.

John Wick 4 (May 27) - We're thinking Keanu Reeves is back for this fourth entry in the action series. Chapter 4 will pick up some time after the conclusion to Chapter 3 - Parabellum, which ended with John and the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) uniting to take on the High Table.

Dungeons & Dragons (May 27) - A new live-action adaptation of the iconic fantasy role-playing game. The film is currently being developed by Game Night co-directors and Spider-Man: Homecoming co-writers John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. The film stars Chris Pine, Regé-Jean Page, Sophia Lillis, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, and Justice Smith.

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Elvis (June 3) - A biopic about the legendary musician, Elvis is directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Yola Quartey, Luke Bracey, and more.

Jurassic World: Dominion (June 10) - The third film in the Jurassic World franchise, the film will see the return of Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, with Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, and Laura Dern reprising their roles from the original Jurassic Park films.

Lightyear (June 17) - This Pixar animation will follow the origin story of the human movie star who inspired the beloved space ranger from Toy Story. Chris Evans will voice the titular character.

Untitled Transformers Movie (June 24) - This untitled Transformers film is believed to be one of three developing movies: a sequel to Bumblebee, a spinoff based on the Beast Wars series, or an animated prequel about Cybertron directed by Josh Cooley (Toy Story 4).

Minions: The Rise of Gru (July 1) - The fifth in the Despicable Me franchise, Minions: The Rise of Gru is the sequel to the 2015 movie Minions. Steve Carell returns to voice Gru, with the cast including Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, and more.

Black Panther 2 (July 8) - Ryan Coogler returns to direct this MCU sequel sans the late Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020 from colon cancer. His role as T'Challa will not be recast and most of the cast of the original Black Panther are expected to reprise their roles.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3 (July 15) - The film, set in the Harry Potter world, takes place years after The Crimes of Grindelwald. Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston are set to return, with Mads Mikkelsen replacing Johnny Depp in the role of Grindelwald.

Indiana Jones 5 (July 29) - Harrison Ford returns as the fedora-wearing, bullwhip-swinging, archaeologist for what's expected to serve as his swan song in the role. This will be the first Indiana Jones film not directed by Steven Spielberg (who's involved as a producer only).

Super Mario Bros. (September 16) - The animated movie is based on the popular video game and will follow the popular and beloved plumber Mario as he travel with his brother Luigi to rescue the kidnapped princess.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 (October 7) - Miles Morales continues to defend New York with the help of the other Spider-heroes of the Spider-Verse in this sequel to the Oscar-winning animated hit. Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra) is directing.

Halloween Ends (October 14) - The sequel to Halloween Kills, the third film will be the end of the saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. Stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Nick Castle, and Andi Matichak.

The Flash (November 4) - Ezra Miller's Barry Allen finally gets his solo movie in this as-yet untitled DCEU project. Andy Muschietti (IT 1 & 2) directs from a screenplay by Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) writer Christina Hodson.

Mission: Impossible 8 (November 4) - Tom Cruise's IMF agent Ethan Hunt must do the "impossible" once again and save the world in the latest installment in the long-running franchise. This will be shot back-to-back with the seventh film, with Christopher McQuarrie directing both of them.

Captain Marvel 2 (November 11) - Brie Larson reprises as Carol Danvers for the first time since Avengers: Endgame in this present-day set sequel, with Megan McDonnell (WandaVision) writing the script. Captain Marvel directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are not returning.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody (November 25) - A biopic focused on the singer Whitney Houston, her rise to fame, and her personal life. Naomie Ackie has been cast to play the late singer in the film, which will be directed by Stella Meghie.

Aquaman 2 (December 16) - James Wan is directing this sequel to his smash-hit DCEU blockbuster, with Jason Momoa reprising his role as the newly-crowned King of Atlantis, Arthur Curry. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Black Manta will serve as one of the villains, if not the primary antagonist.

Avatar 2 (December 16) - The sequel to 2009's Avatar, this James Cameron-directed movie has been delayed several times. The film will be set several years after the original movie, with Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprising their roles.