Google Search Year 2022: After nearly two years of isolation, 2022 has arrived with a bang and brought with it some big blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick and Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva. Movies released in 2022 have revived the struggling film industry around the world, while providing fans with an exciting theatrical experience.
2022 is also a great year for movie streaming, but surprisingly no streaming-exclusive movies made the list of most searched movies on Google in 2022. However, two Indian film has made it to this list, showing the growing influence of Indian cinema in the world.
1. Thor: Love and Thunder
Director: Taika Waititi
Actors: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Tessa Thompson
Thor: Love and Thunder is one of the most anticipated films of 2022 and makes Thor the first MCU character to receive a fourth solo film. Fans are also looking forward to the appearance of former Batman star and Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale as villain Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder.
Thor: Love and Thunder finds the titular character played by Chris Hemsworth at a crossroads in his life as he gives up fighting and embarks on a journey to find inner peace. However, the appearance of an ex-girlfriend, an old hammer, and a crazed killer interrupt Thor’s retirement.
Thor: Love and Thunder tried to recapture the magic of its beloved predecessor Thor: Ragnarok with a silly and humorous tone but unfortunately, this time it failed to attract viewers. The film grossed $760 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from both critics and fans.
2. Black Adam
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Shahi
Dwayne Johnson claims that the hierarchy of the DC Universe is about to change in the build-up to the release of Black Adam. Black Adam focuses on the DC Comics titular character, who is neither a hero nor a villain. Black Adam was the champion of the ancient city of Kahndaq but was imprisoned after corruption. He awakens 5,000 years later to deliver his brutal brand of justice.
Although Black Adam himself wasn’t a huge box office success or impressed critics, fans loved Johnson’s violent anti-hero. Additionally, Black Adam has officially brought back fan favorite Henry Cavill as Superman for another stint in the DC Universe.
3. Top gun: Maverick
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Actors: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilmer
The biggest movie of the year, Top Gun: Maverick, became the second film to surpass the coveted $1 billion mark at the box office. Released 36 years after the 1986 original, Top Gun: Maverick was a risky move, but it’s hard to bet on Tom Cruise flying a fighter jet.
Top Gun: Maverick has earned nearly $1.5 billion worldwide thanks to its breathtaking aerial sequences and nostalgic storyline that have attracted newcomers as well as fans of the original Top Gun.
Top Gun: Maverick follows Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell as he trains a new generation of pilots to lead a dangerous mission in hostile territory while confronting the ghosts of his own past. .
4. Batman
Director: Matt Reeves
Actors: Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell
Batman was sure to be a success from the moment it was announced. Twilight star Robert Pattinson has donned the iconic cape and cowl, succeeding Ben Affleck as Batman. Matt Reeves directed The Batman, and unlike previous iterations of the character, The Batman is much darker and grittier.
The film grossed $778 million worldwide and was also a huge success on streaming platforms. The Batman also made the year-end “Best Movies” list and received praise from fans, even those who doubted Pattinson’s acting ability.
5. Encanto
Director: Byron Howard, Jared Bush
Cast: Stephanie Beatriz, Wilmer Valderrama, Sarah-Nicole Robles, John Leguizamo, Alan Tudyk
Encanto marks another successful venture for Walt Disney Animation Studios, winning the hearts of both children and adults. Despite being released in 2021, Encanto continues to lead searches in 2022. Encanto is about a multi-generational Colombian family blessed with magical gifts that they use to serve their community The name is Encanto.
Encanto didn’t exactly set the box office on fire, but it did receive rave reviews and three Academy Award nominations. It became a commercial success on Disney+, with fans loving its characters, diverse music and heartfelt story.
6. Brahmastra: Part One-Shiva
Director: Ayan Mukerjee
Actors: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy
Brahmastra: Part One-Shiva caused a lot of controversy before its release but proved all the naysayers wrong with its interesting world-building and visual effects. It has grossed over ₹ 400 crores at the box office. Brahmastra: Part One-Shiva is, as the name suggests, just the first part in a trilogy. And judging by the positive reception for the film, the next two parts will be even more anticipated by fans.
7. Jurassic world domination
Director: Colin Trevorrow
Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Sam Neill
Jurassic World Dominion is considered the final chapter of the Jurassic World story and ends the beloved franchise on a high. Jurassic World Dominion follows the events of 2018’s Fallen Kingdom, which unleashed dinosaurs on the world. Jurassic World Dominion made over a billion dollars at the box office, just like the previous two installments. Jurassic World Dominion was panned by critics, but fans appreciated the teaming up of the old and new generations of characters.
8. KGF: Chapter 2
Director: Prashanth Neel
Cast: Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon
KGF: Chapter 2 marks another win for the growing South Indian film industry and puts Kannada cinema on the map. Packed with masculinity, action and epic drama, KGF: Chapter 2 has cemented its position as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2022 with a global collection of over ₹1200 crore. KGF: Chapter 2 continues Rocky’s story from KGF: Chapter 1 as he takes control of the Kolar Gold Fields but must deal with new enemies.
9. Undiscovered
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Actors: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Taylor Ali, Antonio Banderas
Uncharted comes out in early 2022, just months after the biggest movie of the pandemic era, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Uncharted stars Tom Holland in another major role and the film has been a big hit with fans. Uncharted is an adaptation of the popular PlayStation game of the same name and follows two treasure hunters as they overcome all odds to retrieve a 500-year-old fortune.
Uncharted was criticized for deviating from the PlayStation game it adapted, but otherwise, it was a fun action-adventure blockbuster that established Tom Holland as Hollywood’s next big star.
10. Morbius
Director: Daniel Espinosa
Cast: Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Michael Keaton, Tyrese Gibson
Morbius is also the most remembered movie of 2022, in addition to being one of the most searched for. Starring Jared Leto as Spider-Man villain Dr. Michael Morbius, the film follows the titular villain as he tries to cure his rare blood disorder but in the process Get vampire powers.
Morbius is Sony and Marvel’s attempt to develop their Spider-Man universe. Unfortunately, the film disappointed at the box office and received harsh reviews from viewers and critics alike. Morbius has been declared one of the worst comic book movies ever. However, Morbius turns out to be one of those movies that is so bad it’s actually really good. It has achieved a cult status.
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