Every Movie Coming To Theaters In May 2022

May 2022 will see the release of some highly anticipated movies from different genres and many that went through various delays, such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first movie of the year, a new take on a Stephen King story, Alex Garland’s newest project, the return of Maverick, and two movies based on very different TV shows. The coronavirus pandemic continues, but that isn’t stopping cinemas anymore as they are still open and working as usual, while people slowly but surely regain a sense of normalcy. This has allowed studios to release all those movies that had to be delayed, though many are still opting for a simultaneous release in theaters and streaming/digital.

April saw a variety of movies arriving in theaters, of which many were delayed multiple times due to the pandemic, such as Sony’s Morbius, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Michael Bay’s Ambulance, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, the animated adventure The Bad Guys, the black comedy The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent, and Robert Eggers’ The Northman. The only movie that got a simultaneous release on streaming was All The Old Knives, which is also available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, while many others will arrive on different platforms 45 days after their theatrical releases.

May will see a shorter list of movies than last month, but it will bring some highly-anticipated titles, such as the return of Doctor Strange, a new version of a Stephen King novel, Alex Garland’s newest movie, the long-awaited sequel to Top Gun, two movies based on very different TV shows, and more. Here’s every movie coming to theaters in May 2022.

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness – May 6

Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange Chaos Magic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
The first MCU movie of the year is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Set a few months after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, in which Doctor Strange and Spider-Man created chaos by accidentally opening the gates of the multiverse, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will see Strange dealing with the consequences of these events. With the help of old allies like Wong (Benedict Wong) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), as well as new ones like America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), Strange will travel through the multiverse and face a new, mysterious adversary as well as some of his and his companions’ variants.

Firestarter – May 13

Firestarter is a sci-fi horror movie directed by Keith Thomas and based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. Andy (Zac Efron) and Vicky McGee (Sydney Lemmon) have been on the run for years, hiding their daughter Charlie (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her pyrokinetic powers. Although Andy has taught Charlie to defuse her power, which is triggered by strong emotions, when Charlie turns 11, the fire turns harder to control. After an incident reveals their location, the McGees are hunted down, but Charlie has other plans for those going after them. Firestarter will have a simultaneous release on Peacock.

Monstrous – May 13

Monstrous is a supernatural thriller movie directed by Chris Sivertson. Monstrous follows Laura (Christina Ricci) and her seven-year-old son, Cody (Santino Barnard), who drive to a remote home in California to escape from Laura's abusive ex-husband. However, they are soon threatened by the possibility of his return as well as the presence of a monster lurking in a nearby lake. Monstrous premiered at the Glasgow Film Festival in March 2022 and is now ready to be released in theaters.

On The Count Of Three – May 13

On The Count of Three is a black comedy directed by Jerrod Carmichael. It follows Val (Carmichael) and Kevin (Christopher Abbott), two chronically depressed best friends who make a pact to end each other’s life when the day is over – but as the two spend their last day wrapping up their affairs, Kevin’s need to confront his trauma sends their orderly plan spiraling out of control. Also starring are Tiffany Haddish, Henry Winkler, J.B. Smoove, Lavell Crawford, and Jared Abrahamson. On The Count of Three will be released simultaneously in theaters and on digital.

Downton Abbey: A New Era – May 20

A new Downton Abbey movie is coming, serving as a sequel to the 2019 movie of the same name. Directed by Simon Curtis, Downton Abbey: A New Era will see the Crawley family going on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess’ newly inherited villa. The Downton Abbey cast reprise their roles in this new story, which will be available to stream on Peacock 45 days after its theatrical release (July 4).

Men – May 20

Alex Garland’s latest project, Men, will also be released in theaters this month. Men is a folk horror movie that follows Harper (Jesse Buckley), who in the aftermath of a personal tragedy, retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. However, someone or something from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her. What begins as simmering dread soon becomes a fully formed nightmare, inhabited by her darkest memories and fears. Also starring are Rory Kinnear, Paapa Essiedu, and Gayle Rankin.

Top Gun: Maverick – May 27

After various delays, Top Gun: Maverick is finally coming to theaters. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Top Gun: Maverick reunites the audience with Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Tom Cruise), who has purposely dodged an advancement in rank after thirty years of service. One day, Maverick is called to be put in charge of training a group of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission under the orders of his fellow naval aviator friend and former rival, Admiral Tom "Iceman" Kazansky (Val Kilmer), who is the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Among them is Lieutenant Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick's late best friend Nick "Goose" Bradshaw. Top Gun: Maverick was originally going to be released in July 2019 and was delayed various times after that, but it’s finally being released.

The Bob’s Burgers Movie – May 27

The animated series Bob’s Burgers is jumping to the big screen with a movie appropriately titled The Bob’s Burgers Movie. A ruptured water main creates a sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, blocking the entrance and ruining the Belchers' plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant. The Bob’s Burgers Movie counts on the talents of the voice cast from the show, and after a couple of delays, it’s now ready to hit theaters.
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