Summer Movie Preview 2022: ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Thor: Love & Thunder,’ ‘Nope’ & More [The Playlist Podcast]

It’s Memorial Day Weekend in the U.S., and you know what that means— Summer Movie Season is upon us. Kicking off the first true summer of film since 2019, we have Tom Cruise’sTop Gun: Maverick.” But the highly anticipated sequel is far from the only major blockbuster getting released over the next three months. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we go through the major films being released this summer to preview the highs and lows of what should be an interesting season.

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As mentioned, “Top Gun: Maverick” is expected to be a massive hit for theaters over this holiday weekend. However, with films such as “Jurassic World: Dominion,” “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “Thor: Love & Thunder,” and others, there are plenty of reasons to go to your local cinema to experience the spectacle on the big screen this summer.

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Which film will be the biggest hit? Are there any bombs on the horizon? And what about streaming? Are there streaming films that can scratch the summer movie itch without requiring you to leave the comfort of your couch? You can hear our full discussion below:

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