2021 is drawing to a close. Netflix has a lot of releases coming up. However, what is the top 10 Netflix movies and series for 2022? There are quite a number of highly anticipated titles. Likely, they will pull in the big numbers. The release date for some of them may extend to 2023. However, here are a few choice picks.
The Gray Man
The budget for this movie is turning The Gray Man into one of Netflix’s most expensive projects so far. Anthony Russo and Joe Russo pair up to lead this action thriller. The movie has a huge cast including Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling, Jessica Henwick, Billy Bob Thornton, Ana de Armas, and Regé-Jean Page.
Moreover, the compelling plot combined with a mix of top talent behind the scenes will make this movie a must-watch.
Pinocchio
You may already be familiar with the plot considering the familiar title of this movie. A wooden puppet transforms into a living boy. However, this project purposes to be a darker version of the classic fairytale. This Guillermo Del Toro project has a voice cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Finn Wolfhard, and Christoph Waltz.
Vikings: Valhalla
This series starts February 25, 2022. Valhalla tells the story of some of the most famous Vikings of the early 11th century. Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his fiery sister Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson), and Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter) form the central characters. Tensions break between the Vikings and the English royals over differing Christian and pagan beliefs. An epic journey results that take them across oceans and through battlefields.
Vikings: Valhalla actually has a background that begins over a hundred years after the original VIKINGS series ends. You will find a blend of historical action and drama. The stars include Bradley Freegard, and Caroline Henderson, Johannes Haukur Johannesson. The executive producer is Jeb Stuart.
Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas
This is an animated series that chronicles the origin story of Scott (Dave Bautista) during the initial fall of Vegas. He and his rescue crew try to tackle the source of the zombie outbreak. With executive producers of the likes of Zack Snyder, and Deborah Snyder. Others are Wesley Coller, Jay Olivia, and Shay Hatten. , the series is expected to be amazing.
The Resident Evil
Though based on Capcom’s legendary video game franchise, Resident Evil aims to tell a brand new story. It will be a live-action, scripted series set almost three decades after the discovery of the T-virus. The usual dark secrets of the Umbrella Corporation are revealed in the outbreak. The stars in the series include Lance Reddick, Adeline Rudolph, Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, and Paola Nuñez.
The Umbrella Academy S3
If you have The Resident Evil on your list, it wouldn’t do to leave out The Umbrella Academy S3. A little background on the plot follows. In 1989, 43 infants are suddenly born to unrelated women on the same day. Sudden – because they showed no previous signs of pregnancy. Thereafter, a billionaire adopts seven of them and creates ‘The Umbrella Academy.’
Amidst the threat of a global apocalypse, the family comes together on the mysterious death of their father in 2019. They fall out due to differences in personalities and travel back in time. They are scattered into different periods in Dallas of 1960. Subsequently, their escape plan goes awry. Finally, the Umbrella Academy manages to end a 1960 doomsday event and return home to 2019. However, disruptions in the timeline have led to certain changes. Cue in the Sparrow Academy.
The Sandman
If you love dark fantasy, then you would not want to miss this. The sandman is a new dark fantasy series with a basis from the comic book series by Neil Gaiman originally created for DC. It is a rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy. You will find a mix of contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend. Morpheus, the Dream King, tries to amend the cosmic and human mistakes of his vast existence.
Warner Bros Television produced the series while the executive producers include David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, Terminator: Dark Fate, Foundation), Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman, Grey’s Anatomy). The pair also double up as Co-Writers.
Stranger Things 4
A throwback to the ‘80s classic genre film, Stranger Things is set in the Midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana. A group of friends and family investigate the disappearance of a boy. Their search becomes intricate and leads to various deadly events. With them, you will find a mix of supernatural mystery, secret government experiments, and yes, a mysterious portal linking our world to an ominous realm. Ultimately, their discovery mission leads to life and world-changing consequences.
The Witcher: Blood Origin
This turned out to be a popular series earlier on. Unsurprisingly, it is one of the top 10 Netflix movies and series for 2022.
The setting is in an elven land 1200 years prior to the world of The Witcher. The first prototype Witcher is created. Several events result in the pivotal “conjunction of the spheres”. Ultimately, three worlds – that of monsters, men, and elves merge to become one. Did I hear you shudder?
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Hopefully, Netflix will wrap up its long-awaited Avatar project and release Avatar: The Last Airbender in 2022. After all, production finally began in late 2021 and the new show should be able to squeeze into 2022. As such, this certainly has to be in the top 10 Netflix movies and series for 2022
Though the series has been hampered by having its original creators leave, they do have great source material to work with. Furthermore, they have brand new tech at their disposal. As such, Avatar: The Last Airbender should be a great watch to look up to.
Man vs. Bee
If you love seeing Rowan Atkinson on your screen, then, settle down, you may see him in action in 2022. Man vs. Bee is one of many British shows Netflix has on their burner.
Atkinson returns to his Mr. Bean origins in Man vs. Bee. The 10-minute show focuses very much on physical comedy. Moreover, you get to find out if you will have a modern-day Mr. Bean or not.
Wrapping up
In this list of top 10 Netflix movies and releases for 2022, you find new stories based on centuries-old sagas (like The Witcher: Blood Origin and Vikings: Valhalla). Also, you get old favourites such as Stranger Things 4 and The Umbrella Academy Season 3, The Sandman, and Resident Evil have their place. Get with these and other pending releases from Netflix, you should indeed have an exciting 2022. Simply get ready to explore various themes and universes. After all, variety rules.
