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The year 2022 was a pretty decent one for cinema. From small auteur-driven films like Pearl<\/em> <\/a>and The Fabelmans<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>to major blockbuster events like Nope<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>and Elvis<\/a><\/em>, the film industry delivered plenty of movies that packed theaters and rocked audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n

Now that 2022 is over, it\u2019s time to look back on the movies that, for better or worse, stuck with us. These are the most popular movies of 2022 based on their U.S. domestic box office gross as of January 16, 2023<\/strong>. (The * indicates that the movie is still in theaters and making money.)<\/p>\n

<\/a>10. Black Adam ($168 million)<\/h2>\n
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Dwayne Johnson finally had his dream film come to life with Black Adam<\/a><\/em>. But with lackluster reviews and less-than-desirable box office numbers, it didn\u2019t quite shake up the DC Universe as many people had hoped.<\/p>\n

Despite this, it still gave many audiences a stunning, thrilling, and enjoyable superhero romp as the Man in Black faces off against the Justice Society and the Intergang. It also caused quite a buzz by bringing back Henry Cavill\u2019s Superman \u2014 at least for a little bit.<\/p>\n

<\/a>9. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ($190 million)<\/h2>\n
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Earth\u2019s favorite blue hedgehog raced back into theaters, this time joined by his two friends, Tails and Knuckles, to give audiences another thrilling adventure. Sonic the Hedgehog 2<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>topped its predecessor and became the world\u2019s highest-grossing video game film.<\/p>\n

At the same time, it built up its own cinematic universe by tapping into the lore of the games and finally introducing the Chaos Emeralds and Super Sonic into the mix. In the end, this sequel sets up a promising adventure for Sonic and his pals that fans are stoked to see in the near future.<\/p>\n

<\/a>8. Thor: Love and Thunder ($343 million)<\/h2>\n
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In the God of Thunder\u2019s fourth solo film<\/a>, Marvel Studios brought the long-awaited return of Jane Foster as Mighty Thor. Though it earned over $760 million at the box office, many people were vocal about their disappointment in the film\u2019s campy tone and underdeveloped CGI, calling it another example of Marvel\u2019s recent decline with Phase Four.<\/p>\n

Despite this, it still features plenty of vibrant visuals, exceptional performances, and hilarious moments that make Taiki Waititi\u2019s latest film an electrifying thrill ride.<\/p>\n

<\/a>7. The Batman ($369.3 million)<\/h2>\n
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Director Matt Reeves brought a brand-new version of the Dark Knight and Gotham City to the big screen with this film. Unlike past cinematic iterations of the Batman<\/a> mythos, this reboot takes a deep dive into the Caped Crusader\u2019s morals, questioning whether or not he can really be considered a hero.<\/p>\n

This all occurs in the backdrop of Batman\u2019s war with the Riddler and Gotham\u2019s corrupt elite, which makes for a suspenseful, gripping, and action-packed adventure through the city\u2019s criminal underworld.<\/p>\n

<\/a>6. Minions: The Rise of Gru ($369.6 million)<\/h2>\n
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Gru and his Minions are at it again in this long-awaited prequel to Despicable Me<\/em><\/a>. Though it follows a young Gru as he tries to become the world\u2019s greatest villain, his Minions continue to steal the show as they try to save their \u201cmini Boss\u201d from the Vicious 6.<\/p>\n

With so many hilarious and adorable moments from the titular yellow munchkins, the film understandably scored big at the box office. It also started that weird but despicable trend of people dressing up as Minions and annoying people in theaters.<\/p>\n

<\/a>5. Jurassic World: Dominion ($376 million)<\/h2>\n
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This threequel brought Colin Trevorrow back to the director\u2019s chair, as well as the franchise\u2019s original cast, for one last journey through Jurassic World<\/a>. Like the other films in the franchise, Dominion<\/em> turned a massive profit in theaters.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the movie was still buried beneath a mountain of negative reviews, with many people agreeing that it\u2019s now time to close Jurassic Park for good. Despite its flaws, it was still a treat to see the characters from both trilogies come together on the big screen, and with many jaw-dropping dinosaurs, Dominion<\/em> felt like a solid conclusion for the franchise.<\/p>\n

<\/a>4. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ($411 million)<\/h2>\n
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Doctor Strange\u2019s second solo film<\/a> had Marvel fans buzzing, especially since Spider-Man<\/em> director Sam Raimi directed it. While it grossed almost a billion dollars, it still proved to be one of the MCU\u2019s more divisive projects for not living up to its massive hype.<\/p>\n

The film essentially brought back the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Inhumans with the Illuminati, but audiences still felt this interdimensional blockbuster didn\u2019t quite reach its potential. Nevertheless, with Raimi\u2019s unique style and mind-bending visuals, this movie is undoubtedly one of Marvel Studios\u2019 most distinct and director-driven films to date.<\/p>\n

<\/a>3. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ($450 million*)<\/h2>\n
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As the sequel to one of the most culturally impactful films in recent memory, Wakanda Forever<\/a><\/em>\u00a0was sure to receive a massive audience. Though the film sadly lacked the late great Chadwick Boseman, it still provided a riveting tale of a nation trying to heal from its tragic loss in the midst of its war with the aquatic Talokans.<\/p>\n

Cast members old and new deliver some outstanding performances, including a Golden Globe-nominated performance by Angela Bassett, and director Ryan Coogler\u2019s beautifully crafted epic makes for a film that burns bright among Marvel\u2019s many other movies.<\/p>\n

<\/a>2. Avatar: The Way of Water ($571 million*)<\/h2>\n
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Audiences waited 13 years for the sequel to James Cameron\u2019s Avatar<\/em>, so it naturally made a huge splash when it hit theaters. Like the original film, The Way of Water<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>is a technological evolution of cinema, introducing a state-of-the-art motion capture system for its many breathtaking underwater scenes.<\/p>\n

The Way of Water<\/em> also has its fair share of naysayers, but it still ended up being an instant success, having garnered two Golden Globe Nominations for Best Drama and Best Director before it was even released. This film feels like the culmination of Cameron\u2019s exalted career, combining elements of Titanic<\/em>, The Abyss<\/em>, Aliens<\/em>, and The Terminator<\/em> films to create just one of many more Avatar sequels to come.<\/p>\n

<\/a>1. Top Gun: Maverick ($718 million)<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s not often that a reboot does better than the original film, but Top Gun: Maverick<\/a><\/em> soared with both critics and at the box office. After 30 years, audiences reunite with Pete \u201cMaverick\u201d Mitchell as he is tasked with teaching a new team of Top Gun fighter pilots, including the son of his late pal, Goose.<\/p>\n

With jaw-dropping action, a refreshing and soulful story, and loving callbacks to the first movie, Top Gun: Maverick<\/em> is a sequel that has become a legacy film for the ages.<\/p>\n

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