There is an impressive slate of films set for release over the next few years, with 2022 alone boasting the upcoming release of anticipated hits such asMatt Reeves’The Batmanand the newestRobert EggershorrorThe Northman, and multipleMarvelprojects expected to drop in 2023.
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Among these upcoming titles, there is certainly no shortage of animated features that fans are looking forward to - ranging from soon-to-be-released films with exciting trailers to announced titles with no information but impressive names attached. Film review websiteLetterboxdhas been keenly keeping track of those that viewers have been anticipating the most.
‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part One’(October 2022)
The first in a two-part sequel to 2018’sSpider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse,Across the Spider-Verse Part Oneis set to bring back audience favorites from the first installment of Sony AnimationsSpider-Manuniverse. Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) reconnect in the first trailer before Miles is flung headlong into the multiverse. With this new installment,fans can expect to see a unique animation stylefor every universe the titular Spider-Man ventures into, expanding on what made the first movie so much fun, to begin with.
This film has been highly anticipated since audiences first got to experienceInto The Spider-Verseand immediately wanted more. With a release date set for October 7th, 2022, Letterboxd audiences have already racked up1.6k views on the film’s page, even though it is still 8 months away.
‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part Two’(2023)
With the hype for part one comes the hype for part two. Sony Animation continues to have audiences on their side as they eagerly anticipateAcross The Spider-Verse Part Two, without even coming close to seeing the first one yet.
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Due to that fact, very little is known about the plot of the movie, but fans on Letterboxd are quickly preparing themselves for 2023, with the film being added toover 700 listsalready.
‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’(December 2022)
There is certainly no shortage of Pinocchio-themed projects upcoming in 2022. The one that audiences are waiting for the most, however, isGuillermo Del Toro’sPinocchio, which will be the acclaimed director’s first animated feature. The premise of the film is classic Del Toro ingenuity — it’s stop-motion, it’s a musical, andit’s set within Mussolini’s fascist regimein Italy.
While the exact date is not yet known, the release is scheduled for December 2022 on Netflix. Letterboxed users have already begun getting prepared forPinocchio, with the film beingadded to 2.3k listson the platform.
‘Lightyear’ (June 2022)
Lightyearis an upcomingPixarmovie that is set to chronicle the story of Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans) — no, not the toy, the character that the toy was based on. Withthe latest trailerjust released, fans are excited to see the sci-fi animated film take flight, and find out what exactly it is that Buzz did that was worthy of getting an action figure.
This film also features a star-studded cast, with names such asTaika Waititi,Keke Palmer, andJames Brolinsupporting Evans in the movie which is set for release on June 17th, 2022. Users on Letterboxd are excited, to say the least, with the title already having been added toa huge 4.5k lists.
‘How Do You Live?'(Release Date Unknown)
So far, very little is known aboutHow Do You Live? The majority of the anticipation surrounding the film comes from the fact that it is bringing acclaimed Japanese filmmakerHayao Miyazakiout of retirementfor one last project. The movie is set to be adapted from the 1937 novel of the same name byGenzaburo Yoshino, which chronicles the journey of a teenage boy’s emotional growth.
TheStudio Ghiblifilm is yet to have as much as a release year announced, but that hasn’t stopped Letterboxd users from jumping aboard the hype train. The film has beenadded to 1.6k listsalready by eager Ghibli and Miyazaki fans who can’t wait to see what the legendary director does with the story.
Turning Red(March 2022)
Another Pixar movie set for release this year,Turning Redis a coming-of-age tale that sees protagonist Mei try to make her way through middle school, while also occasionally transforming from a thirteen-year-old girl into a giant red panda.
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Originally slated to open in cinemas,Turning Redwill now bepremiering on Disney+on March 11th, 2022, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Letterboxd users have flocked to this film, with the page amassing anaddition to 3k listsso far, as well as 65 reviews for the yet-to-be-released movie.
The Bob’s Burgers Movie(May 2022)
In an extension of the hit FOX tv show,The Bob’s Burgers Movietakes place on any ordinary day in the Belcher’s lives — until a burst pipe creates a sinkhole outside the store, and the family has to work together to save the Bob’s Burgers business.
After multiple delays, the movie is set to be released on May 27th, 2022, with fansfinally getting to see a trailerin January. Similar toTurning Red,The Bob’s Burgers Moviehas already garnereda big number of reviewson Letterboxd, despite being 3 months away, and has been added to 1.4k lists.
Minions: The Rise of Gru(July 2022)
The latest addition intoIllumination’sDespicable Meuniverse,Minions: The Rise of Gruis both a sequel and a prequel to previous films in the franchise. Fans can expect to see the story of the originalDespicable Mevillain/hero Gru’s (Steve Carrell) attempt to rise to power, alongside his infamous assistants: the Minions.
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As the fifth installment to a major animation franchise, it’s not surprising thatRise of Gruhas already amassed a huge amount of fan interaction on Letterboxd. With1.5k views and 1.7k listsso far, the film is set to be released on July 1st, 2022.
UntitledSuper Mario Bros.Movie(December 2022)
Despite having not even so much as a title announced yet, the upcomingSuper Mario Bros.movie has already garnered a large amount ofinterest from fans due to the unexpected voice casting, which includesJack Blackas Bowser,Anya Taylor-Joyas Princess Peach, and of course,Chris Prattas Mario.
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Little else is known about the plot so far, but with the incomparable popularity of the Mario games, Letterboxd users are definitely anticipating the December 2022 release. So far the film has beenadded to 1.8k lists.
Wendell & Wild(2022)
DirectorHenry Selickreturns for the first time since his work onCoralinein 2009, and fans could not be more excited to see him return.Wendell & Wildis not only a venture by Selick, however, as the film was co-written byKeegan-Michael KeyandJordan PeeleofKey & Peelefame, which is only increasing fans’ excitement.
Wendell & Wildis a stop-motion musical, set to be released on Netflix sometime in 2022. So far audiences have only seena couple of teasersthat introduced them to the main character Kat, who owns the boom box that Key and Peele’s demonic characters live in. Fan interactions with this film on Letterboxd are more modest, with just overa humble 700 additions to lists, however that doesn’t seem to have quelled audience excitement.
