2022 Major Events… or Movie Plots

During a major war, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station is damaged, which could lead to nuclear disaster.

The discovery of the scuttled remains of two of Magellan's vessels lead to an extensive retrieval project.

A ragtag socialist Portuguese political party overcomes the odds and unexpectedly wins the national election.

A young basketball player gets a professional tryout after going viral because of his videos featuring the "Boa Challenge". He signs an entry-level NBA contract.

A child trafficker carries out a brutal attack against a Nepalese monastery. More than 50 unarmed monks are burned to death.

An eccentric billionaire takes over a social media company. Hilarious hijinks ensue, but in the end, he lets the users make the company's major decisions with digital votes.

An actor succumbs to his inner demons and commits assault and battery on what should be the biggest night of his professional career.

Violence erupts at a market in Kahndaq when Intergang forces shoot an unarmed resistance fighter. Over a dozen die in the resulting firefight.

A criminal enterprise orchestrates the theft of an ancient Chinese zodiac calendar made of gold and jade. Many are arrested, but the artefact has not as of yet surfaced.

Scientists genetically engineer a host locust to spread a pathogen to locust swarms ravaging American crops.

An approximately 3,000 year old compass is bafflingly discovered in a temple in Siberia.

American bombers carry out a tactical strike on an unsanctioned uranium enrichment plant in disputed territory, with seemingly little care of diplomatic repercussions.

The first successful pig to human heart transplant occurs in Ohio. The man dies several months later, but cherishes his extra time.

Russia attacks Ukraine in the largest European conflict since World War II. Over 15 million people are displaced within months.

An egg and its fans must deal with being surpassed as the most liked entity on a social media platform.