The Best War Movies Of 2022

Jason Bancroft
Updated October 28, 2022

The best war movies from 2022 have action, drama, and thrills. Looking for WWII movies that came out in 2022, Operation Mincemeat and Munich – The Edge of War are great 2022 war movies. Black Crab starring Noomi Rapace is also a good war movie that came out this year. It's also worth noting that all three of these war movies are on Netflix. You'll also find dramatic war movies on this list like, Firebird and Benediction. But which of these 2022 war films deserves to make it to the top of the list? You can help decide with your votes.

Vote up your favorite war movies from this year and vote down any that you think other fans should skip. Be sure to check back as upcoming and new war movies are added to the list once they are released.

  • All Quiet on the Western Front
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    95 votes

    All Quiet on the Western Front

    When 17-year-old Paul joins the Western Front in World War I, his initial excitement is soon shattered by the grim reality of life in the trenches.
    • Actors: Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Aaron Hilmer, Moritz Klaus, Edin Hasanovic
    • Released: 2022
    • Directed by: Edward Berger

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  • Munich: The Edge of War
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    8 votes

    Munich: The Edge of War

    Set in the fall of 1938, Hitler prepares to invade Czechoslovakia, and the government of Neville Chamberlain desperately seeks a peaceful solution. A British civil servant and a German diplomat, former classmates, travel to Munich to discuss peace.
    • Actors: Jessica Brown Findlay, George MacKay, Jeremy Irons, Liv Lisa Fries, Jannis Niewöhner
    • Released: 2021
    • Directed by: Christian Schwochow

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  • Burial
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    29 votes

    Burial

    During the last days of World War II, Nazi werewolves attack Allied soldiers who are trafficking Hitler's remains out of Germany.
    • Actors: Charlotte Vega, Tom Felton, Harriet Walter, Barry Ward, Dan Renton Skinner
    • Released: 2022
    • Directed by: Ben Parker

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  • Black Crab
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    33 votes

    Black Crab

    In a post-apocalyptic world, six soldiers on a covert mission must transport a mysterious package across a frozen archipelago.
    • Actors: Noomi Rapace, Aliette Opheim, David Dencik, Jakob Oftebro, Dar Salim
    • Released: 2022
    • Directed by: Adam Berg

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  • Devotion
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    15 votes

    Devotion

    The inspirational true story of Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in U.S. Navy history, and his enduring friendship with fellow fighter pilot Tom Hudner. Helping to turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War, their heroic sacrifices ultimately make them the Navy's most celebrated wingmen.
    • Actors: Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Christina Jackson, Thomas Sadoski, Joe Jonas
    • Released: 2022
    • Directed by: J.D. Dillard

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  • Medieval
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    Medieval

    As feuding brothers battle for control of the throne, daring and righteous mercenary leader Jan Žižka embarks on a mission to kidnap Lady Katherine, the fiancee of a powerful lord. As Katherine becomes caught in a dangerous political game between monarchs, Jan falls in love with her strong spirit and dedication to saving the people. In a brave attempt to liberate her, he fights back with a rebel army, battling the corruption, greed and betrayal that runs rampant among those clawing for power.
    • Actors: Ben Foster, Sophie Lowe, Til Schweiger, Matthew Goode, William Moseley
    • Released: 2022
    • Directed by: Petr Jákl

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