Men

Men is a 2022 horror drama film written and directed by Alex Garland. Garland, a native of London, England, received well deserved praise for the first two films he wrote and directed, sci-fi thrillers Ex Machina (2014), and Annihilation (2018). Filming took place in the United Kingdom during May 2021.

A young woman goes on a solo vacation in the English countryside after the death of her ex-husband.

The film stars Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear, Gayle Rankin, and Paapa Essiedu.

Men is set to hit theaters on May 20th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey: A New Era is a 2022 historical drama film and the sequel to the 2019 film Downton Abbey. Both films were written by Julian Fellowes, the creator and writer of the television series of the same name, with the sequel being directed by Simon Curtis, replacing Michael Engler who directed the first film.

The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa.

The cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, and Phyllis Logan.

Downton Abbey: A New Era is set to debut in theaters on May 20th, courtesy of Focus Features. Watch the official trailer below.

Prehistoric Planet

Prehistoric Planet is a 2022 five-part nature documentary streaming television series, produced by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit with Jon Favreau as showrunner, visual effects by Moving Picture Company, and is narrated by natural historian David Attenborough.

The documentary combines award-winning wildlife filmmaking, the latest paleontology learnings and state-of-the-art technology to unveil the spectacular habitats and inhabitants of ancient Earth for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. Hans Zimmer composed an original soundtrack for the series. It is the first major dinosaur-focused documentary series produced by the BBC since Planet Dinosaur in 2011, and the third overall (the first was Walking with Dinosaurs in 1999).

Experience the world of dinosaurs like never before in this epic five-night event, from Executive Producer Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Featuring David Attenborough, Prehistoric Planet streams on Apple TV+ May 23rd. Watch the official trailer below.

Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers is a 2022 live-action/animated action-adventure comedy film based on the characters Chip and Dale and the subsequent animated TV series of the same name. The film is directed by Akiva Schaffer, written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, and a co-production between Walt Disney Pictures and Mandeville Films.

Thirty years after the Rescue Rangers series ended production, Chip works as an insurance salesman while Dale has had "CGI surgery" and works the convention circuit in hopes of reliving his glory days. When a cast member of the original series mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must reunite with the rest of the group, save their friend and rebuild the two’s friendship.

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers is scheduled to debut on Disney+ May 20th. Watch the official trailer below.

The Valet

The Valet is a 2022 romantic comedy film directed by Richard Wong, and written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher. It is a remake of the French film The Valet (2006) by Francis Veber.

World famous movie star, Olivia faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent. The hard-working valet Antonio accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia's new boyfriend as a cover up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos.

The cast includes Eugenio Derbez, Samara Weaving, Max Greenfield, and Betsy Brandt.

The Valet is set to debut on Hulu on May 20th. Watch the official trailer below.

The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer is a 2022 legal drama streaming series created for television by David E. Kelley and developed by Ted Humphrey, based on the 2008 novel The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly.

It stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, a defense attorney in Los Angeles who works out of a chauffeur-driven Lincoln Town Car rather than an office. In leading roles, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, and Christopher Gorham also star.

The Lincoln Lawyer is set to debut on Netflix on May 13th. Watch the official trailer below.

The Innocents

The Innocents (Norwegian: De uskyldige) is a 2021 Norwegian supernatural thriller film written and directed by Oslo, Norway native Eskil Vogt. Vogt previously wrote the screenplay for films Louder Than Bombs (2015), Thelma (2017), and also co-wrote the Oscar-nominated film The Worst Person in the World. In July 2021, the film premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, in the Un Certain Regard section

Four children become friends during the summer holidays, and out of sight of the adults they discover they have hidden powers. While exploring their newfound abilities in the nearby forests and playgrounds, their innocent play takes a dark turn and strange things begin to happen.

The cast includes Rakel Lenora Fløttum, Alva Brynsmo Ramstad, Sam Ashraf, Mina Yasmin Bremseth Asheim, and Ellen Dorrit Petersen.

The Innocents will debut limited release and VOD on May 13th, courtesy of IFC Midnight. Watch the official trailer below.

The Time Traveler's Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife is a science fiction romantic drama series directed by David Nutter, and adapted by Steven Moffat from the novel of the same name from author Audrey Niffenegger.

An intricate and magical love story between Clare and Henry where every moment matters thanks to one small complication; time travel.

Starring Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones), Theo James (Divergent), Jason David, and Kate Siegel.

The Time Traveler's Wife is set to debut May 15th on HBO Max. Watch the official trailer below.

On the Count of Three

On the Count of Three is a 2021 black comedy drama film, directed by Jerrod Carmichael, from a screenplay by Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch. The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 29th, 2021. Annapurna Pictures and MGM's Orion Pictures acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, which will be released through their joint venture, United Artists Releasing.

Val and Kevin, two chronically depressed best friends, make a pact to end each other’s life when the day is done. But as the two spend the day wrapping up their affairs, the volatile Kevin’s need to confront his trauma sends their orderly plan spiraling out of control.

The cast includes Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Tiffany Haddish, J. B. Smoove, Lavell Crawford, and Henry Winkler.

On the Count of Three  is scheduled to be released on May 13th in select theaters and VOD. Watch the official trailer below.

The Essex Serpent

The Essex Serpent is a 2022 television drama series directed by Clio Barnard and written by Anna Symon, based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Perry.

London widow Cora Seaborne moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent, and forms a surprising bond of science and skepticism with the local pastor. But when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.

The cast includes Claire Danes, Tom Hiddleston, Frank Dillane, and Clémence Poésy.

The Essex Serpent is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on May 13th. Watch the official trailer below.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a 2022 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Doctor Strange (2016) and the 28th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Sam Raimi from a script written by Jade Halley Bartlett and Michael Waldron,

Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens the doorway to the multiverse, including alternate versions of himself, whose threat to humanity is too great for the combined forces of Strange, Wong, and Wanda Maximoff.

The cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, alongside Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elizabeth Olsen, and Xochitl Gomez.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is scheduled to be released in theaters and IMAX on May 6th, as part of Phase Four of the MCU. Watch the official trailers below.

The Twin

The Twin is a 2022 psychological horror film directed by Taneli Mustonen, who previously directed the 2016 indie horror film Lake Bodom. The original screenplay is written by Taneli Mustonen and Aleksi Hyvärinen, who also produced the film.

Following the aftermath of a tragic accident that claimed the life of one of their twins, Rachel and Anthony relocate to the other side of the world with their surviving son. What begins as a time of healing in the quiet Scandinavian countryside soon takes an ominous turn when Rachel begins to unravel the torturous truth about her son and confronts the malicious forces that are trying to take hold of him.

The cast includes Teresa Palmer, Steven Cree, Barbara Marten, and Tristan Ruggeri.

The Twin will be released in select theaters, VOD, and streaming exclusively on AMC+ and Shudder May 6th. Watch the official trailer below.

Ozark: The Final Episodes

Ozark is a crime drama series created by Bill Dubuque (The Accountant, The Judge) that originally premiered in 2017. The critically acclaimed series has run for four seasons, with the second part of the fourth season set to premiere on April 29th.

Facing threats from all sides, Marty and Wendy fight to keep their family together, appease the cartel and the FBI — and leave the Ozarks for good.

The series stars Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, Julia Garner, Lisa Emery, Charlie Tahan, and Felix Solis.

Ozark: Season 4 Part 2 premieres April 29th only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

Memory

Memory is a 2022 action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell, known for GoldenEye (1995), Vertical Limit (2000), and Casino Royale (2006), from a screenplay by Dario Scardapane who was a contributing writer on the FX crime thriller series The Bridge. It is based on the novel De Zaak Alzheimer by Jef Geeraerts, and is a remake of the novel's previous adaptation, the Belgian film The Memory of a Killer (2003).

Alex Lewis is an expert assassin with a reputation for discreet precision. Caught in a moral quagmire, Alex refuses to complete a job that violates his code and must quickly hunt down and kill the people who hired him before they and FBI agent Vincent Serra find him first. Alex is built for revenge but, with a memory that is beginning to falter, he is forced to question his every action, blurring the line between right and wrong.

The film stars Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, Monica Bellucci, Harold Torres, Taj Atwal, and Ray Fearon.

Memory is set to hit theaters on April 29th, courtesy of Open Road Films. Watch the official trailer below.

Under the Banner of Heaven

Under the Banner of Heaven is a 2022 crime drama limited series inspired by Jon Krakauer’s true crime bestseller of the same name.

A devout detective’s faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family’s spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government. Andrew Garfield will star as “Pyre,” an LDS elder who is committed to his Church and family but begins to question some of the Church's teachings through his contact with a suspected murderer. Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as “Brenda,” a young faithful Mormon who is the victim of a brutal murder.

The cast includes Andrew Garfield, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Rohan Mead, and Beau McHattie.

Under the Banner of Heaven is set to debut April 28th, only on FX. Watch the official trailers below.

The Offer

The Offer is a 2022 biographical drama miniseries based on Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy's extraordinary, never-revealed experiences of making Francis Ford Coppola's landmark New York City gangste 1972 film "The Godfather." about the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola's landmark New York City gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures.

The series stars Miles Teller as Albert S. Ruddy, Matthew Goode as Robert Evans, Juno Temple as Bettye McCartt, Giovanni Ribisi as Joe Colombo, Dan Fogler as Francis Ford Coppola, Burn Gorman as Charles Bluhdorn and Colin Hanks as Barry Lapidus.

The Offer is set to premiere April 28th on Paramount+. Watch the official trailer below.

The Northman

The Northman is a 2021 epic action-packed revenge thriller from visionary director Robert Eggers, co-written by Eggers and Sjón.

Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father.

The all-star cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe.

The Northman is set to debut in theaters on April 22nd, 2022. Watch the official trailer below.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a 2022 action comedy film directed by Tom Gormican, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kevin Etten.

Nicolas Cage begrudgingly accepts a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a billionaire super fan. When things take a wild turn, Nic is forced to become a version of some of his most iconic and beloved characters in order to extricate his wife and daughter from the fan who is a notorious drug lord.

The film stars Nicolas Cage as a fictionalized version of himself, along with a supporting cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Jacob Scipio, Lily Sheen, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tiffany Haddish.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is set to hit theaters April 22nd, 2022. Watch the official trailer below.

The Bad Guys

The Bad Guys is a 2022 animated crime comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film is directed by Pierre Perifel, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Etan Cohen, and is loosely based on the children's book series of the same name by Aaron Blabey, who serves as an executive producer with Cohen and Patrick Hughes.

After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet -- becoming model citizens.

The film stars the voices of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Anthony Ramos, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina,  Richard Ayoade, Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh, and Alex Borstein.

The Bad Guys is scheduled to debut in theaters on April 22nd, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

Russian Doll: Season 2

Russian Doll is a comedy-drama television series, created by Natasha Lyonne, Leslye Headland, and Amy Poehler, that premiered on February 1st, 2019, on Netflix.

Discovering a fate even worse than endless death, this season finds Nadia and Alan delving deeper into their pasts through an unexpected time portal located in one of Manhattan’s most notorious locations.

The cast includes Natasha Lyonne as Nadia, and also stars Charlie Barnett, Greta Lee, Yul Vazquez, Elizabeth Ashley, Rebecca Henderson, Annie Murphy, and Sharlto Copley.

Its first season received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Lyonne.

Russian Doll: Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on April 20th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.