5 sports movies we’re looking forward to releasing in 2022

Films about sports are not just a leisure activity, but a whole story that will inspire the viewer to new achievements and give motivation even at crucial moments. This year, directors will continue to make films that are impossible to remain indifferent to. Read more about five films that show personal and professional stories of great athletes.

“I Am Zlatan.”

(January 2022)

Soon in the Russian hire comes out in the biopic of Swedish director Jens Sjogren “I am Zlatan”. This picture is dedicated to the life and career of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. It is based on the autobiography of the footballer himself, written together with journalist and writer David Lagerkrantz in 2011.

Zlatan grew up in one of the criminal neighborhoods, but thanks to his persistence and natural soccer skills he was able to win the hearts of millions of fans. On the professional way Ibra (so fans call the footballer) won the championships of the Netherlands, Italy and France and became the best goal scorer of the Swedish national team, scoring more than 500 goals during his career. In addition, the creators of the movie were able to tell not only about Zlatan’s soccer success, but also about his relationship with his father – Shefik Ibrahimovic.

“Mr. Knockout”

(Feb. 23, 2022)

A movie-story about the life of the legendary Soviet boxer Valery Popenchenko, who during his short life managed to become the USSR and European champion and the winner of the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. From the movie you will learn about his childhood in Tashkent, about his education in the Suvorov school, about his service as a border guard cadet, about his first successes and failures in sports and about his friendship with the coach of the sports society “Dynamo” Grigory Kusikyants.

The drama was directed by Artyom Mikhalkov, son of the famous director Nikita Mikhalkov, who played the main role in the movie “9 Company”. His goal was to show that the main thing for an athlete is to overcome himself, personal fears and weaknesses, and only then it will be possible to win even in the most prestigious fight.

“Hulk Hogan”

(2022)

“Hulk Hogan” – biographical film, which will tell about the rise and fall of the star of world wrestling. The main role will be played by Chris Hemsworth, directed by Todd Phillips.

Without Hulk Hogan in the 1980s was not without any major match. In the late 1970s, at the beginning of his career, he appeared as a villain, but later became a role model and the face of the Wrestling Federation. Under his name produced a lot of products, he appeared on the covers of magazines, starred in movies and voiced cartoons.

At the end of his career, Hulk continued to perform in the ring and appeared on screen in a reality show about his family. The creators of the movie focused on the beginning of his career, because, according to them, it is impossible to show all the main events of Hogan’s life in two hours.

The release date is still unknown, but in 2022 the picture will definitely premiere on the streaming platform Netflix.

“Creed 3”

(Nov. 23, 2022)

Fans of the sports movie about Rocky Balboa are eagerly awaiting the movie “Creed 3”, the release date of which is scheduled for November 23, 2022. This will be the seventh movie on the account of the famous franchise. Sylvester Stallone will not be in the movie, he refused to shoot in the project, as he is heavily loaded with work and involved in many other pictures.

The director’s seat of the third chapter was taken by Michael B. Jordan, who continues to play the main role. For Michael, this project will be a directorial debut, so it is worth watching the movie also to appreciate his work in a new role.

In addition, the actor worked out regularly to be in the best physical shape on the set of the movie. “A director by day, a bodybuilder by night. To achieve a great goal, you must first achieve a certain consistency,” Michael commented on his routine.

“Stu”

(2022)

“Stu” is a biographical drama written and directed by Rosalind Ross.
The plot is based on the real story of boxer Stuart Long, who had to leave professional sports after receiving an injury. For a long time he experienced moral decline, then got into a serious accident, after which he was diagnosed with a rare muscle disease. Then he plunged headlong into religion, became a priest and preached in great pain and on crutches.

When the disease began to progress, the man moved in a motorized wheelchair, but even such circumstances did not stop his active nature. Stewart passed away in 2014, but is still a model of resilience, faith and spiritual strength for many people.

The main role will be played by Mark Wahlberg, who had to recover more than 13 kilograms for filming in the movie. The role of Stuart’s father will be played by Mel Gibson.