Best animation movies 2022

The riotous antics of angst-ridden, disaster-prone middle school student Greg Heffley continue in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, focusing this time around on his complicated relationship with older brother Rodrick. A spikey-haired high school student, Rodrick is lazy and undisciplined and spends way too much time practicing with his rock band, Löded Diper. While he loves to torment Greg, he ultimately has a deep affection for his younger brother. When five lovely young girls who hate studying hire part-time tutor Futaro, he guides not only their education but also their hearts. Time spent has brought them all closer, with feelings growing within the girls and Futaro. As they finish their third year of high school and their last school festival approaches, they set their sights on what’s next. Is there a future with one of them and Futaro? Inu-Oh is born with unique physical characteristics, and the horrified adults cover every inch of his body with garments, including a mask on his face. One day, he meets a boy named Tomona, a blind biwa player, and as Tomona plays a delicate song of tangled fate, Inu-Oh discovers an incredible ability to dance. Inu-Oh and Tomona become business partners and inseparable friends, using their creative gifts to survive on the margins of society, as song after song gain them notoriety and propel them to stardom. Through the songs, Inu-Oh mesmerizes his audiences on stage, and gradually begins to transform into someone of unequaled beauty...

Release Date: December 24th, 2021 (Japan) March 18th , 2022 (USA) Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a prequel to the main series that is key to understanding the story as a whole, so if you're a JJK fan you shouldn't miss it. The story revolves around Yuta Okkotsu, a young man who is haunted by a Curse that was created when his childhood friend Rika Orimoto passed away. At first, Rika makes his life a living hell by attacking everyone who gets near him. But with some training at Jujutsu Tech, he's able to communicate with Rika and work with her. His increased control over his power is just what he needs to face Geto, an old friend of Gojo's who has something truly despicable in mind. Release Date: July 16, 2021 (Japan), January 14, 2022 (USA) Directed by the legendary Mamoru Hosoda, this sci-fi take on Beauty & The Beast is one of the best anime films of the year. Ever since her mother passed away, Suzu has kept to herself. The one place where she feels truly free is a virtual world called “U.” There, she takes on the identity of a beautiful singer called Belle. One day while in U, she encounters the Beast, a reclusive figure who being hounded by self-appointed U officials. Suzu wants to learn more about him - online, and offline. Release Date: November 11 Anything directed by Makoto Shinkai is worth paying attention to, so put Suzume’s Door-Locking on your to-watch list if you haven't already. 17-year-old Suzume's quiet life in Kyushu is disrupted when a traveling man shows up looking ...

Beyond the movie's eye-catching styles, "Chip 'n Dale" offers something for the entire family. The child-friendly story is peppered with references to animation's long history, rolling audiences down a mountain of nostalgia. Anyone looking for a movie that offers characters from "Transformers," "South Park," and "My Little Pony" all in one feature hit the jackpot with "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers." Meanwhile, the movie headlined by There simply are not enough movies in the heist genre. Any film with a collection of skilled thieves and outlaws collaborating their way to an elaborate robbery scheme, akin to "Ocean's Eleven," is a welcome addition to movie history — especially an animated feature appropriate for the whole family. It is no wonder " The director of films like "Dazed and Confused" and "School of Rock" exploded minds and changed the game of American animation in previous decades with his groundbreaking rotoscope features "Waking Life" and "A Scanner Darkly." With his last animated movie released more than 15 years ago, Linklater fans were delighted to see " Released on Netflix, "Apollo 10 ½" is an adult-oriented drama that explores the life of the first man to land on the surface of the moon. Flashing a cast led by Jack Black, the film explores how a childhood dream of going to space becomes a reality. Or does it? Like Linklater's previous animations, the coming-of-age feature utilizes a Oh boy. Who would have thought after the dynamic dim-witted duo "Beavis and...

It's never been a better time to be a family that loves new kids' movies. The proliferation of streaming services like One note: Because the situation around the pandemic is still in flux, movie studios are still apt to change things at the last minute, putting more movies in theaters when COVID numbers are good, and sending them straight to streaming services when they're bad. It's worth it to check your local listings, because release dates and platforms are likely to change up until the last minute. But one thing's for sure: No matter where or how you watch, movie fans are in for a big treat this year. (And don't forget to catch up on the Release Date: January 14, 2022 Pushed back from last Halloween, the newest Hotel Transylvania film really flips things around: Dr. Van Helsig invents a machine that turns the monsters into people, and turns Johnny into a monster! They have to figure out a way to switch back before they get stuck that way. It'll stream on Release Date: February 8, 2022 Kanna is a tween who loves to run, but never expected where her hobby would take her. After the death of her mother, Kanna must run to the annual gathering of gods in the sacred land of Izumo, hoping she could reunite with her mom there. Along the way, she meets fantastical creatures and learns more about her family. Release Date: April 15, 2022 The third Fantastic Beasts movie sees some changes — Mads Mikkelson replaces Johnny Depp as the villain Gellert Grindelwald — but Newt Scaman...