Film & TV releases in May 2022
Who says new month says new film and series releases on both the small and big screen.
Here is the catalog of programs not to be missed in May 2022.
MOVIES
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (04/05)
Pitch: Doctor Stephen Strange continues his research on the Time Stone. However, an old friend turned enemy attempts to destroy all of Earth's sorcerers, disrupting Strange's plan.
This new installment is directed by Sam Raimi, replacing Scott Derrickson, who resigned due to creative differences in May 2021.
With always a 4 star cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams
Far from the Ring Road (06/05) – Netflix
Pitch: Ten years after teaming up, Ousmane and François, two cops who are complete opposites, reluctantly reform their dynamic duo. Not exactly thrilled to be reunited, they head to the Alps to investigate a sordid murder.
Almost ten years later, the comedy On the other side of the ring road will have a sequel with this film. Directed by Louis Leterrier, where Omar Sy and Laurent Lafitte reprise their respective roles. Discover it on Netflix
The Northmen (11/05)
Pitch: Discover The Northman, from visionary director Robert Eggers. An epic, action-packed adventure that follows a young Viking prince determined to avenge his father's murder.
Willem Dafoe reunites with Nicole Kidman here after The House That Jack Built And Aquaman, and Ethan Hawke after Daybreakers.
Top Gun: Maverick (05/25)
Pitch: After more than thirty years as a fighter pilot, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell continues to push his limits as a test pilot. Faced with an uncertain future, Maverick will have to face his worst nightmares during a mission.
With a budget of $15 million, Top Gun grossed around $357 worldwide in 1986 through its theatrical release (it was the biggest success of the year). This film also propelled Tom Cruise to the rank of global star.
John Wick: Chapter 4 (05/25)
Pitch : It follows the assassin's adventures. No real synopsis has been leaked to date.
After confirmation of John Wick 4, in early August 2020, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer confirmed that John Wick 5 was also in production. This announcement should help to make us forget a little bit about the fact that the release of the fourth film has been delayed by a year.
With Keanu Reeves still in the title role.
Men on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (05/25)
Pitch: Seven men, aged 17 to 70, who are complete opposites, except for being on the verge of a nervous breakdown, find themselves embarked on a group therapy session in the middle of the wilderness. This mysterious course, "exclusively reserved for men", is supposed to work miracles. First surprise upon their arrival: the coach is a woman! Unpredictable and disconcerting, she will do everything to help them feel better. With or without their consent...
New film by Audrey Dana, with renowned actors such as Thierry Lhermitte, François-Xavier Demaison and Ramzy Bedia, to name but a few.
SERIES
Welcome to Eden (06/05) -Netflix
Pitch: Are you happy? With this question, Zoa and four young, attractive and active men and women on social networks were invited to the most exclusive party in history, located on a secret island and animated by a brand new drink. What started as an exciting adventure will soon turn into the trip of their lives. But heaven is not what it seems… Welcome to Eden.
This new series is somewhat in the vein ofElite which is currently airing its 5th season.
It has 8 episodes and a second season has already been ordered by Netflix.
The Wilds season 2 (06/05) – Amazon Prime Video
Pitch: Season 2 of The Wilds will continue to follow the harrowing trials of a group of teenage girls stranded on a deserted island, and they didn't end up there by accident – they were secretly recruited into an experiment…
Despite the fact that the conclusion of season 1 of The Wilds While there have been some doubts about the return of several actors in season 2, the main royal cast will undoubtedly return in the next episode.
Stranger Things Season 4 Part 1 (05/27) – Netflix
Pitch: Still reeling, our friends find themselves separated for the first time—and high school life doesn't help. It's at this vulnerable moment that a new supernatural threat emerges, and with it, a terrible mystery that may be the key to ending the horrors of the Upside Down.
With a season split into two parts, the sequel will air on 1er July 2022, for a total of 9 episodes.
Of course, we find all the emblematic characters of the series except (ATTENTION SPOILERS if you haven't gotten there yet): Dacre Montgomery (Billy), Alec Utgoff (Alexei) or Shannon Purser (Barbara Holland).
The Demogorgon of November 1983 is also not expected to make a reappearance.
To your remote controls!
