Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Everything Everywhere All at Once is the Daniels’ multiverse adventure starring Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Wang, a struggling laundromat owner who discovers she must connect with parallel versions of herself to save reality from a nihilistic threat.
Oscar Sweep
Released March 25, 2022, it grossed $143M worldwide (A24’s highest-grossing film) and won 7 Oscars including Picture, Director, Actress (Yeoh, first Asian woman), Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan’s comeback), Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis), Editing, and Original Screenplay.
Multiverse Madness
The film’s chaotic genre-blending—martial arts, sci-fi, absurdist comedy, family drama—featured hot dog fingers, googly eyes, butt plugs, and an everything bagel as existential threat. It was both the silliest and most profound multiverse film ever made.
Cultural Phenomenon
“Waymond’s kindness speech” (“When I choose to see the good side of things, I’m not being naive…”) went viral as an antidote to nihilism. The rocks holding hands, raccoon Ratatouille universe, and Jobu Tupaki’s bagel became memes. TikTok exploded with references.
Legacy
It proved weird, original films could dominate awards season in the IP/franchise era. Yeoh’s win was historic for Asian representation. The Daniels became auteurs to watch. It’s the most creative multiverse film and Gen Z’s Matrix.
Source: IMDb | Box Office Mojo