20 movies you won't believe are turning 20 in 2022

Frank OlitoDec 1, 2021, 04:25 IST

"Spider-Man" premiered in 2002.Sony

Movies that came out in 2002 are turning 20 in the new year.
Rom-coms like "Maid in Manhattan" and "Sweet Home Alabama" have been around for two decades.

Twenty years ago, the highest-grossing film was "Spider-Man."

Tobey Maguire in "Spider-Man."Columbia Pictures

The second "Lord of the Rings" movie is turning 20 next year as well.

Ian McKellan in "The Two Towers."New Line Cinema

It might be hard to believe that the second "Harry Potter" movie came out in 2002.

Rupert Grint in "Chamber of Secrets."Warner Bros. Pictures

"Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" is also almost two decades old now.

Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen in "Attack of the Clones."20th Century Fox

Well before Reese Witherspoon starred in "Big Little Lies" or "Little Fires Everywhere," she played a Southern gal in 2002's "Sweet Home Alabama."

Reese Witherspoon in "Sweet Home Alabama."Buena Vista Pictures

Jennifer Lopez's rom-com "Maid in Manhattan" also turns 20 next year.

Jennifer Lopez in "Maid in Manhattan."Columbia Pictures

It might be hard to believe that the ultimate tear-jerker movie "A Walk to Remember" is also turning 20 in 2022.

Mandy Moore in "A Walk to Remember."Warner Bros. Pictures

"The Hot Chick" is a cult comedy that premiered back in 2002.

Rob Schneider and Anna Faris in "The Hot Chick."Buena Vista Pictures

The last "Austin Powers" movie entered theaters 20 years ago.

"Austin Powers in Goldmember."New Line Cinema

The "Barbershop" franchise is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year.

Ice Cube in "Barbershop."Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" premiered in 2002, yet people still quote the film.

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding."IFC Films

"Signs" came out in 2002 and has since become a cult horror classic.

Mel Gibson in "Signs."Buena Vista Pictures

The horror film "The Ring" came out 20 years ago.

Naomi Watts in "The Ring."DreamWorks

"Panic Room" is another thriller that's turning 20 next year.

Kristen Stewart and Jodie Foster in "Panic Room."Sony

As for action films, the first Jason Bourne movie, "The Bourne Identity," debuted two decades ago.

Matt Damon in "The Bourne Identity."Universal Pictures

Tom Cruise's "Minority Report" also came out in 2002.

Tom Cruise in "Minority Report."20th Century Fox

The sequel to "Men in Black" is also turning 20 in the new year.

Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in "Men in Black."Columbia Pictures

Eminem's semi-autobiographical film "8 Mile" came out two decades ago.

Eminem in "8 Mile."Universal

The "Lilo & Stitch" franchise is turning 20 in 2022.

"Lilo & Stitch."Disney

"Ice Age" may seem like a newer franchise, but it actually started 20 years ago.

"Ice Age."Blue Sky Studios

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