At the halfway point of the year, the Bitesize crew has put their brains together to compile Bitesize Breakdown's consensus Top Five Most Anticipated for 2022.
Each writer ranks his or her top 15 films or series in the category. Those lists are then weighted on a reverse point system. After all the points are tallied up, the entries with the most total points make up the Bitesize Top Five.
5. BABYLON
Director Damien Chazelle has always had a knack for telling soulful stories, whether that means a drummer busting his ass to appease his monster instructor, a man seeking to accomplish something no one has done before in space, or two lost souls seeking dreams over realism. A truly singular talent, his upcoming Babylon, which follows Hollywood from the silent era to the talkies and stars two of Hollywood’s surest things in Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, is sure to amaze. - Jacob
4. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Honestly, with a cast featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Brendan Fraser, John Lithgow, Jason Isbell, and Sturgill Simpson…all being directed by Martin Scorsese…the plot is somewhat irrelevant. I don’t care if it’s four hours of DiCaprio eating spoonfuls of mayonnaise in front of the others while shitting his pants – sign me up. The fact that Killers of the Flower Moon is actually the true story of a 1920s murder investigation – sign me the fuck up, please. - Quentin
3. NOPE
A spectacular cast, writer/director Jordan Peele, an original concept, and aliens?! Nope has it all! Peele has changed the horror genre through his great efforts at minority representation, and I can’t wait to see what this sci-fi horror film brings. I hope it’s just as loaded with meaning and social commentary as Peele’s previous work. - Joseph
2. BULLET TRAIN
With an Oscar in hand, Brad Pitt leads an all-star cast with director David Leitch, an industry vet known for action packed films like Atomic Blonde and Hobbs & Shaw. Bullet Train promises plenty of brutal fights, a bloody mess of action, and lots of bad luck for Brad Pitt’s character, all while boasting a vibe similar to John Wick (another Leitch joint) but with added humor. All aboard because you won’t want to miss this train! - Paige
1. GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Another murder mystery featuring a spectacular cast of characters led by the enigmatic Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig)? Yes, please! This is not only one of the most highly anticipated sequels of 2022, but one of the year’s most highly anticipated films, period. I’m so glad to hear that there will be a theatrical release before it’s available on Netflix too because the twists, turns, and Craig’s accent deserve the big screen. - Amarú
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Photo Credits: Photo 1, 2 - Paramount Pictures; Photo 3 - Universal Pictures; Photo 4 - Sony Pictures Releasing; Photo 5 - Netflix