Top 10 Globally Searched Movies of 2022

Top 10 Globally Searched Movies of 2022: Movies continue to be a popular form of entertainment for the masses, despite the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. While the traditional movie-going experience has declined, it has been compensated by online movie streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. So, let’s talk about the top 10 most-searched movies on Google in 2022.

1) Thor: Love and Thunder

“Thor: Love and Thunder,” Marvel’s mega movie, starred Chris Hemsworth as Thor and was directed by Taika Waititi. Despite the excitement and anticipation surrounding the film, it ultimately fell short of expectations due to its lackluster storyline and screenplay. Despite this, the movie proved to be a financial success, earning over 750 million dollars and being considered one of the biggest hits of 2022. Even after getting mixed reviews even amongst the die-hard Marvel & Thor, the movie managed to be the talk of the town and became the most searched movie of 2022 on Google.

2) Black Adam

The Rock’s Black Adam finds the second spot on our list. DC’s Black Adam has been heavily advertised and touted as a game-changer for the DC Universe, with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson adding to the hype as the lead actor. However, the film failed to live up to the expectations it had generated. Fans were disappointed with DC’s toned-down portrayal of Black Adam’s character, despite the film being decent. The problem was that the movie could not match the unrealistic hype that surrounded its release. Although the film had its high points, fans will likely recall the climax and cliffhanger as the standout moments. 

3) Top Gun: Maverick

Tom Cruise takes the lead in the highly anticipated film, Top Gun: Maverick. This Hollywood action flick serves as a rejuvenation of the 1986 classic, Top Gun, which starred Cruise. Despite the long wait, Tom Cruise did not disappoint as he delivered a classic old-school Hollywood action movie experience that is meant to be viewed on the big screen. With its big budget and entertaining goal, Top Gun: Maverick proved to be a huge box office success in 2022.

4) The Batman

The movie “The Batman” was highly favored by both audiences and critics in 2022 and set the bar for theater releases after a long hiatus. Directed by Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson gave an outstanding performance as the titular character, despite initial skepticism from fans. Reeves created a unique universe for the film, staying true to the original storyline while presenting Batman as a vigilante detective battling corruption and injustice in Gotham City. With a budget of 200 million dollars, the movie grossed over 770 million dollars at the box office.

5) Encanto

Encanto is a 2021 animated musical comedy-fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the 60th film produced by the studio and directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and co-directed by Charise Castro Smith. The film was produced by Yvett Merino and Clark Spencer and features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The screenplay was written by Castro Smith and Bush, who along with Howard, Miranda, Jason Hand, and Nancy Kruse, also created the film’s story. The film features the voices of Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo, Jessica Darrow, Angie Cepeda, Carolina Gaitán, Diane Guerrero, and Wilmer Valderrama.

6) Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva

“Shiva: Part One of the Brahmāstra Trilogy” is a Big Budget Indian film directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Karan Johar. It is the first installment of the Astraverse cinematic universe and features a talented cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Shah Rukh Khan. The film follows the story of Shiva, an orphan with pyrokinetic powers, who realizes that he is an astra, a powerful weapon. He must prevent the Brahmāstra, the most powerful astra, from falling into the hands of dark forces that share a history with him. 

7) Jurassic World Dominion

Jurassic World Dominion is an American sci-fi action movie directed by Colin Trevorrow and co-written by Emily Carmichael. This film serves as the third and final installment in the Jurassic World trilogy and the sixth film in the overall Jurassic Park series, tying up the storyline that began with the first film “Jurassic Park.” The film features a star-studded cast, including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, BD Wong, and Omar Sy. In this film, Dern, Goldblum, and Neill return to their roles from the original Jurassic Park trilogy, reuniting for the first time since the 1993 film. Set four years after the events of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” the film portrays a world where dinosaurs and humans coexist.

8) K.G.F: Chapter 2

K.G.F: Chapter 2 has secured the 8th position on the list of the most searched movies on Google in 2022. Directed and written by Prashanth Neel, this action-packed thriller features an all-star cast including Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Srinidhi Shetty, and Raveena Tandon. The film revolves around the larger-than-life character of Rocky (Yash) and delves into the emotional bond between a mother and son. The movie is a follow-up to the 2018 release of K.G.F: Chapter 1 and is known for its explosive action scenes and captivating dialogue.

9) Uncharted

The 2022 American action-adventure movie “Uncharted” is directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway. The film is based on the popular video game series of the same name created by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The lead roles are played by Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as Victor Sullivan, with Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas appearing in supporting roles. The story follows Drake, who is recruited by Sullivan, as they race against the corrupt billionaire Santiago Moncada (played by Banderas) and mercenary leader Jo Braddock (played by Gabrielle) to find the lost treasure of the Magellan expedition. The film project was first initiated in 2008, with producer Avi Arad announcing that he would be collaborating with Sony Pictures to bring the video game franchise to the big screen.

10) Morbius

Next on our list of most searched movies of 2022 on Google is ‘Morbius’. It was directed by Daniel Espinosa. The film boasts a captivating plot where a biochemist named Michael Morbius, portrayed by Jared Leto, attempts to cure his uncommon blood ailment, but ends up becoming contaminated with some sort of vampirism. Despite its intriguing storyline, the movie failed to live up to its potential and proved to be a letdown.

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