Monica Bellucci Movies 2022 ›

Once released, this may become a cult favorite among fans of European cinema.

In this American action thriller, Bellucci takes on a rare villainous turn as , a ruthless and powerful real estate mogul. Starring alongside Liam Neeson and Guy Pearce, Bellucci portrays the sophisticated yet cold-blooded architect of a criminal conspiracy that the protagonist, an aging hitman (Neeson), refuses to follow. Release Date: April 29, 2022 (USA) Role: Davana Sealman Dry (Siccità) Monica Bellucci Movies 2022

This role highlighted a willingness in 2022 to support international, independent cinema. By working with Sentsov—a filmmaker who was famously a political prisoner—Bellucci signaled that her artistic choices are driven by narrative importance and political resonance, rather than just box office potential. Her involvement drew international eyes to a Ukrainian production during a time when the country needed cultural visibility the most. Once released, this may become a cult favorite

If you look for only one , it should be Memory . Released theatrically in April 2022 (and on streaming platforms later that summer), this American action-thriller gave Bellucci one of her meatiest English-language roles in a decade. Release Date: April 29, 2022 (USA) Role: Davana

While not a 2022 release in most territories, Bellucci’s most notable live-action project of the cycle was Mafia Mamma , which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022 before a wider theatrical release in 2023. In this action-comedy directed by Catherine Hardwicke ( Twilight ), Bellucci plays Bianca, a glamorous and ruthless Italian mafia boss. The film, starring Toni Collette as an American who unexpectedly inherits the crime empire, gave Bellucci a juicy, scene-stealing supporting role—a blend of maternal warmth and lethal authority that reminded audiences of her commanding screen presence.