2022 will be a big year for comic book fans worldwide. Whether you’re on the side of DC or Marvel, there are great things to look forward to. This year’s roster has it all, from long-awaited sequels to fresh origin stories. So you better buckle up because here are the biggest comic book movies coming in 2022.
1) The Batman
The Dark Knight is back, but this time, Robert Pattinson will be the man behind the mask. Bruce Wayne discovers corruption in Gotham City during his second year of combating crime in this all-new reimagining of the DC superhero. This movie will hit the screens on March 4, 2022
2) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Marvel’s multiverse is about to cause chaos, and Dr. Stephen Strange will try to prevent it. Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role as the Sorcerer Supreme, crossing over with characters like Wanda Maximoff and America Chaves. The film will be in theaters on May 6, 2022.
3) Morbius
After playing the Joker for DC, Jared Leto is ready to take on another comic book character who’s new to the big screen: Dr. Michael Morbius. He is a scientist cursed with vampiric powers and must learn to fight for the greater good. Its official release date is April 1, 2022.
4) Black Adam
Black Adam, another addition to the DCEU, will star none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The film will chronicle the story of one of the ancestors of Shazam, the hero DC introduced us to back in 2019. Black Adam will be in theaters on July 29, 2022.
5) Thor: Love and Thunder
In this MCU sequel, Natalie Portman will return as Jane Foster. This time, she takes on the title of Thor alongside Chris Hemsworth as the original God of Thunder. This latest installment of the franchise is coming to theaters on July 8, 2022.
6) Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse
This list of seven of the biggest comic book movies coming in 2022 wouldn’t be complete without the sequel to 2018’s Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Shameik Moore will once again voice Miles Morales, diving deeper into the spidey universe. This movie will come out on October 7, 2022.
7) The Flash
DC fans have a fantastic opportunity to get their hands on cool merch and start an action figure collection. That’s because fans expect Ezra Miller’s The Flash to open up DC’s version of the multiverse. Its initial release date is November 4, 2022.
No matter if you’re a DC die-hard or a Marvel maniac, there’s a movie for everyone in 2022. One of the best parts of being a comic book fan is watching your favorite stories come to life, so make sure you get a ticket to one of these future blockbusters.
