But along with the great films of 2022, came plenty of lackluster fares, and so we, your trusty team of intrepid BuzzFeed film journalists have sifted through the (white) noise to deliver the 50 must-see films of the year. These are the best films that 2022 had to offer, the films everyone is talking about (or they should be), the films that you’d gladly turn into buttons and wear around on your denim jacket as a badge of honor. So without further ado, here are the best 50 films of 2022 (in alphabetical order): Currently in theaters. Buy tickets at Fandango or Cinemark. In theaters January 6. Buy tickets at Fandango. Currently in theaters. Buy tickets at Fandango. Currently in theaters. Buy tickets at Fandango or Cinemark. In theaters December 25. Buy tickets at Fandango or Cinemark. Currently in theaters. Buy tickets at Fandango or Cinemark. Currently in theaters. Buy tickets at Fandango. Currently in theaters. Buy tickets at Fandango and Cinemark. —Matthew Huff In the follow-up to what has quickly become one of the most beloved murder mystery movies of our time, Benoit Blanc is back and ready to party. This new mystery comes in the form of an elaborate invitation to a billionaire’s private party with all of his old, pre-getting-rich besties. Does Detective Blanc know said billionaire? No. Will he be pulling up to the private Greek island in an impeccable vacation ‘fit complete with a matching mask? Indubitably. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery features a whole new cast of curious characters, including a soon-to-be senator (the wonderful Kathryn Hahn); a problematic model-turned-lifestyle-guru (Kate Hudson); a potentially slimy scientist (Leslie Odom Jr.); a wannabe “men’s rights” streamer and his influencer girlfriend (Dave Bautista and Madelyn Cline); and an estranged former friend (Janelle Monáe). Without giving too much away, Blanc’s new case plays out against a beautiful backdrop of suntanned arrogance feat. the Mona Lisa. It’s everything you’d hope for in a Knives Out sequel, plus a scene where we find out the world’s greatest detective really sucks at playing Among Us. The only good thing about the film’s criminally short theatrical release is that you can go stream it basically right now (December 23) on Netflix. —Danica Creahan In theaters December 23. Buy tickets at Fandango. Currently in theaters. Buy tickets at Fandango or Cinemark. Even if you’re not on the hunt for a new instantly classic rom-com, Ticket to Paradise is worth checking out for the rudely under-marketed Booksmart reunion of Dever and Billie Lourd. Also, Lucas Bravo (the sexy chef from Emily in Paris) is there! AND the whole thing takes place against the jaw-dropping backdrop of Bali, Indonesia. I sincerely recommend adding Ticket to Paradise to your comfort rom-com roster. —Danica Creahan This satirical biopic stars pretty much anyone you’d want to see in it, and follows the technically-not-the–best-but-arguably-the-most-famous-accordion-player-in-an-extremely-specific-genre-of-music through a fictionalized version of his life that includes, but is not limited to, a generically angry factory worker father who crushes dreams (and accordions), an all original hit single, “Eat It,” and a hot and heavy relationship with Madonna. Evan Rachel Wood and Radcliffe share solid chemistry, Jack Black pops up briefly and we even get a rare appearance from Rainn Wilson. It’s everything a Weird Al fan would want in a movie, and so much more (the more being a third-act action movie twist and lots of shirtless shots of Harry Po— I mean, Daniel Radcliffe). Also, it’s genuinely free to stream! —Danica Creahan Currently in theaters. Buy tickets at Fandango. Coming to Netflix on December 30.
