Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century movies coming in 2022
Movie release dates for Disney, Pixar, Marvel and 20th Century have been fluid ever since theaters have reopened during the pandemic. And, while films have been slotted for 2022 releases there could still be some changes ahead.
Remember, Disney has placed a 45-day window for movies to remain in theaters before they could appear on Disney+. In some cases films have come earlier to the streaming service and some have come longer after 45 days.
The 2022 lineup includes three Marvel films, two Pixar movies, a Walt Disney Animation feature and the long-awaited sequel to Avatar. There are also some dates Disney has said films will be released, but has not yet revealed which movie.
Here’s the list:
Feb. 11 – Death on the Nile (20th Century Studios)
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Set against an epic landscape of sweeping desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids, this tale of unbridled passion and incapacitating jealousy features a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed travelers, and enough wicked twists and turns to leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking denouement. Kenneth Branagh stars as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot. He is joined by Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders and Letitia Wright.
March 11 – Turning Red (Pixar) – NOW PREMIERING ON DISNEY+ INSTED OF IN THEATERS
Young actress Rosalie Chiang lends her voice to Mei Lee, a 13-year-old who suddenly “poofs” into a giant red panda when she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS). Sandra Oh voices Mei Lee’s protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, who is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager.
April 8 – Untitled Searchlight Film
May 6 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Marvel Studios)
Following the events of “Spider-Man No Way Home,” Dr. Stephen Strange continues his research on the Time Stone which unleashes unspeakable evil. This ties in Wanda
May 27 – The Bob’s Burgers Movie (20th Century Studios)
The animated musical comdey is based on the animated TV series Bob’s Burgers.
June 17 – Lightyear (Pixar)
This “Toy Story” spinoff is a sci-fi action-adventure that provides the origin story of the real Buzz Lightyear, which inspired the toy. The film reveals how a test pilot became the Space Ranger. Chris Evans voices Buzz.
July 8 – Thor: Love and Thunder (Marvel Studios)
The fourth film in the Thor series is supposedly inspired by “The Might Thor” comic where Jane Foster becomes the the next God of Thunder.
August 12 – Unititled Disney movie
Oct. 7 – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Part One (Sony Pictures)
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse animation saga that will transport Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered.
Nov. 4 – Untitled David O. Russell (20th Century Studios)
An untitled period film is being directed by David O. Russell.
Nov. 11 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Marvel Studios)
The sequel to “Black Panther” had always been in the works, but the film needed to change plans when star Chadwick Boseman died from colon cancer. The film deals with the death of Black Panther/T’Challa and wha happens next. Filming of the movie is expected to restart in January.
Nov. 23 – Strange World (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
The 61st Disney animated feature is an original action-adventure journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades, a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest—and by far— most crucial mission.
Dec. 16 – Avatar 2 (20th Century Studios)
The long-awaited sequel, which will be the first of four additional films, takes place 13 years after the original “Avatar.” J ake and Neytiri now have their own family, including Na’vi kids Neteyam, Lo’ak, and Tuktirey, as well as a human child. But they also have a human child. James Cameron has promised exploration into Pandora’s ocean. He has not yet revealed the major conflict in the film.
