The 20 Best Movies of 2022 So Far
Which films have impressed critics the most during the first half of the year? Above, we rank the best-reviewed movies first released in North American theaters (or debuting directly on digital/VOD/streaming outlets) between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022. Films are ranked by Metascore and must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible.
Additional content by Keith Kimbell.
Originally scheduled for a theatrical release but ultimately one of several pandemic-era Pixar titles that debuted as a Disney+ exclusive, Turning Red centers on a confident but dorky teen girl (Rosalie Chiang) who boasts one rather unusual trait: Anytime she gets overexcited, she transforms instantly into a giant red panda. Sandra Oh also stars for first-time feature director Domee Shi, who previously directed the Oscar-winning Pixar short Bao. It's one of the more charming and creative Pixar films in recent memory.
“It’s one of those special movies where during your first viewing you already know there’s going to be a 100th viewing someday.” —Matt Singer, ScreenCrush
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