Top Box Office Movies of 2022 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" is the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The title character is played by Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen plays the part of Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch. In the film Wanda's children have died in one dimension of the multiverse.

Her despair over their loss prompts her to unleash chaos across the multiverse. Wanda's former friend, Doctor Strange, battles her and eventually convinces her that her madness will not bring back her family or make her life better. "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" had a worldwide gross of nearly $956 million.

Answer: Minions: The Rise of Gru

"Minions: The Rise of Gru" is the fifth film in the "Despicable Me" series. The film takes place in 1976 and it involves an eleven-year-old Gru who utilizes small yellow creatures called Minions to help him battle the supervillains known as the Vicious 6.

At first Gru wants to join the Vicious 6 but he eventually befriends one of their enemies, a former member named Knuckles, who was betrayed by them. "Minions: The Rise of Gru" is an animated film and Steve Carrell voices the title character Gru.

In its theatrical run, the film had a worldwide gross of almost $940 million.

Answer: The Batman

"The Batman" stars Robert Pattinson in the role of the brilliant Bruce Wayne who utilizes his resources to fight crime while in costume as the Batman. Many familiar characters from the "Batman" comics appear in the film, like Catwoman, Riddler and Penguin.

In the film Batman tries to stop a series of bombs set around Gotham City by the Riddler. "The Batman" grossed just under $771 million at the worldwide box office in its theatrical run.

Answer: Jurassic World Dominion

"Jurassic World Dominion" is the sixth film in the "Jurassic Park" series. In the film dinosaurs have been sequestered to certain regions and large organizations like Biosyn exploit them. Owen Grady and his friends with the Dinosaur Protection Group do what they can to protect dinosaurs and they help stop a manufactured plague of genetically modified locusts. "Jurassic World Dominion" grossed just over $1 billion at the global box office.

Answer: The Battle at Lake Changjin II

"The Battle at Lake Changjin II" is a Chinese film that is a sequel to "The Battle at Lake Changjin" which was the second-highest grossing film of 2021. It is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir which took place in 1950 and historical figures like Douglas MacArthur and Song Shilun are depicted. The film had a worldwide gross of nearly $627 million.

Answer: Top Gun: Maverick

"Top Gun: Maverick" is the sequel to the 1986 film "Top Gun". In the film Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell goes back to the Top Gun flight school to teach skilled pilots dogfighting maneuvers and improve their speed. One of Maverick's recruits who initially doesn't want his help is Rooster, who is the son of his deceased best friend, Goose. Maverick and Rooster help cover each other and blow up the unsanctioned enrichment facility. "Top Gun: Maverick" was a smash hit as it grossed nearly $1.5 billion at the global box office.

Answer: Avatar: The Way of Water

"Avatar: The Way of Water" was directed by James Cameron and it is the sequel to the 2009 hit hilm "Avatar". In the film the military creates Recombinants which are Na'vi avatars with the appearance and memories of deceased soldiers. The Recombinants make it their mission to find and kill Jake Sully, who is seen as the leader of the resistance. Jake Sully tries to go into hiding with a water clan known as the Omatikaya but he is eventually found and fighting ensues. "Avatar: The Way of Water" was the top grossing film of 2022 at the worldwide box office with ticket sales of more than $2.2 billion.

Answer: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is the 30th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was originally planned to star Chadwick Boseman who had played the part of T'Challa / Black Panther in "Black Panther" (2018) but he tragically passed away in August 2020 from colon cancer. T'Challa's sister Shuri uses her technological wizardry to create objects that protect Wakanda while her army is led by Nakia and Okoye. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" had a global box office of more than $858 million.

Answer: Moon Man

"Moon Man" is a Chinese film that is an adaptation of the "Moon You" webcomic. In the film missiles called Cosmic Strike Hammers are sent at an asteroid that is on a collision course with Earth. Asteroid fragments end up getting diverted toward the moon where there is a human moon station. Everyone at the UNMS moon station ends up evacuating except Dugu Yue who becomes the titular 'Moon Man'. Moon Man grossed just over $460 million at the worldwide box office.

Answer: Thor: Love and Thunder

"Thor: Love and Thunder" is the 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it stars Chris Hemsworth in the title role. In the film a being known as Gorr lives with his daughter, Love, who tragically dies. Gorr is enraged at the gods whom he feels did not intervene to save his daughter. Gorr goes on a rampage and becomes 'The God Butcher'. Thor and his girlfriend, Jane Foster, (who becomes Mighty Thor) battle Gorr who sacrifices himself so that his daughter can be brought back to life. Thor agrees to take care of Gorr's daughter and he takes her to Asgard. "Thor: Love and Thunder" had a global box office gross of just under $761 million.