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Dwayne Johnson in Talks for ‘Journey 3’ (Exclusive)

Dwayne Johnson, who stars in “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” is in talks to return to a third installment of New Line’s action franchise

Dwayne Johnson is in talks with New Line to star in the third " Journey " film, TheWrap has learned.

Johnson plays Hank in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island." He replaced Brendan Fraser, who starred as Trevor Anderson, in the 2008 "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

"Journey 2" has been the No. 1 movie at the international box office for four weekends in a row, and has taken in more than $276.5 million worldwide, compared to "Journey's" $242 million worldwide take.

Also read:   New Line Attaches 'Journey 2' Team to 'Journey 3' (Exclusive)

It has grossed $86.5 million domestically. The film, which opened internationally on Jan. 19, and domestically on Feb. 10, hasn't yet opened in Japan and some other territories.

Josh Hutcherson starred in both "Journey" and "Journey 2." He also stars in Lionsgate's upcoming "The Hunger Games."

According to reports, the characters played by Hutcherson and Johnson in the last installment return in "Journey 3."

Director Brad Peyton and screenwriters Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn have signed on for the third film.

"Journey 3" is produced by Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson and Charlotte Huggins.

Journey 3 (2018)

Journey 3: from the earth to the moon, journey 3: why from the earth to the moon didn't happen.

Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon was highly anticipated by fans of the series. Here's why the sequel ultimately didn't happen.

The Rock Confirms Journey 3 Is Dead

Dwayne Johnson says the sequel Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon is officially not happening.

Josh Hutcherson and Dwayne Johnson Will Return for Two More Journey Sequels

New Line Cinema has brought on The Conjuring scribes Chad and Carey Hayes for Journey 3 and Journey 4, starring Dwayne Johnson and Josh Hutcherson.

Timecop Reboot Gets Journey 2 Writers Brian and Mark Gunn

Marc Shmuger is producing this sci-fi thriller for Universal Pictures about a cop who enforces the laws of time travel.

Dwayne Jonson Takes the Lead in Earthquake Thriller San Andreas: 3D

The action star reunites with Journey 2: The Mysterious Island director Brad Peyton. The story centers on a man trying to rescue his daughter after a massive earthquake.

'Journey 3' And '4' Now In Development; Dwayne Johnson To Return

If you were hoping for more family friendly Dwayne Johnson action movies, today is your lucky day. New Line Cinema has hired writers to do not one, but two sequels in the Journey to the Center of the Earth franchise, each of which will be headlined by Johnson.  Chad  and  Carey Hayes , who co-wrote The Conjuring , have been brought on to write Journey 3 and Journey 4 , sequels to the 2008 film  Journey to the Center of the Earth  and its 2012 follow-up  Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. 

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, which isn't the first we've heard of Journey sequels. Director Brad Peyton and screenwriters Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn were previously hired to direct/write Journey 3 with Johnson attached but now the THR reports the Hayes' will "take the project in a different direction than what had been in development before." If things work out, both films will film back to back.

Chad and Carey Hayes are becoming Johnson's guys, which is probably why this change took place. They wrote San Andreas for him as well as a few others things. You have to think if this is becoming another Dwayne Johnson franchise, he's going to want people around him who he trusts. People who know his voice and who he can talk to to drive the story. He's not going to blindly jump into something at this point.

Previously, we'd heard Josh Hutcherson was also planning on coming back for Journey 3 , but that was before The Hunger Games: Catching Fire blew up so huge. You have to think his number went up significantly, and will again after the next two Hunger Games movies. Still, he's kind of the main character so he'd probably have to come back in some capacity.

I haven't seen either of the Journey movies, simply because nothing about them interested me. Families seem to like them though and if making these movies means Johnson can do more risky fare in the future, I'm all for it. But it could also mean the opposite. What do you think?

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Dwayne Johnson Confirms Journey 3 is Dead

The Rock won't be making the planned sequel to Journey 2: The Mysterious Island...

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When you put Michael Caine on the back of a giant wasp, and get The Rock doing some peck-popping work, you do suspect you’ll get some box office interest. Yet Journey 2: The Mysterious Island , the sequel to the 3D Brendan Fraser vehicle Journey To The Center Of The Earth , was a solid hit back in 2012. In fact, a bigger hit than many were expecting.

So much so, in fact, that the franchise was set to extend by another feature. Director Brad Peyton initially signed up for the third film, having directed the second, and writers Brian and Mark Gunn were hired to pen a script. Dwayne Johnson was expected to return, with Josh Hutcherson, too. But the increasingly busy schedule of Dwayne Johnson seems to have contributed to the death of this project.

And now, to nobody’s surprise, Mr. Johnson  has officially crossed a project off his to-do list. The planned third  Journey  film, the untitled  Journey 3 , has now died a death, as he revealed via his Twitter account…

Hey big man, good to see you asked dad’s permission to use his account. Unfortunately, I have no plans to make another Journey movie. My goal to make Jules Verne’s “From the Earth to the Moon” became a real challenge to crack creatively. Thx for being such a cool fan. 🤙🏾👊🏾 https://t.co/9PQeCMBIAR — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 3, 2018

Johnson has worked with the director of  Journey 2 , Brad Peyton, on  San Andreas  and the upcoming  Rampage  since. The pair were both set to make  Journey 3  together, but have found themselves not short of other projects…

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Dwayne Johnson says Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon is no longer happening

January 8, 2018 by Gary Collinson

Given that he’s one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, it’s inevitable that some of Dwayne Johnson’s planned projects are set to fall by the wayside, and it seems that’s the case with the third instalment of the Journey franchise, with The Rock revealing on Twitter that Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon is no longer moving forward.

Hey big man, good to see you asked dad’s permission to use his account. Unfortunately, I have no plans to make another Journey movie. My goal to make Jules Verne’s “From the Earth to the Moon” became a real challenge to crack creatively. Thx for being such a cool fan. ???? https://t.co/9PQeCMBIAR — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 3, 2018

Johnson starred in 2012’s Journey 2: The Mysterious Island , a sequel to the Brendan Fraser-headlined Journey to the Center of the Earth , which pulled in $335 million leading to talk of two further sequels.

Despite this project being axed, Johnson – who can currently be seen in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – still has a host of films on his upcoming slate including Rampage , Skyscraper , Fighting with My Family , Jungle Cruise and Black Adam , as well as a rumoured role as the DC antihero in Suicide Squad 2 .

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, television and digital content producer and writer, founder of the pop culture website FlickeringMyth.com, and producer of the upcoming gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket'. He previously spent a decade teaching and lecturing in film and media, and is also the author of the book 'Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen'.

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1. The Mummy Returns (2001)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The mummified body of Imhotep is shipped to a museum in London, where he once again wakes and begins his campaign of rage and terror.

Director: Stephen Sommers | Stars: Brendan Fraser , Rachel Weisz , John Hannah , Arnold Vosloo

Votes: 346,057 | Gross: $202.02M

2. The Scorpion King (2002)

PG-13 | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown.

Director: Chuck Russell | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Steven Brand , Michael Clarke Duncan , Kelly Hu

Votes: 145,484 | Gross: $91.05M

3. The Rundown (2003)

PG-13 | 104 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A tough aspiring chef is hired to bring home a mobster's son from the Amazon but becomes involved in the fight against an oppressive town operator and the search for a legendary treasure.

Director: Peter Berg | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Seann William Scott , Christopher Walken , Rosario Dawson

Votes: 143,091 | Gross: $47.73M

4. Walking Tall (2004)

PG-13 | 86 min | Action, Crime

A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.

Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Ashley Scott , Johnny Knoxville , Michael Bowen

Votes: 110,008 | Gross: $46.44M

5. Be Cool (2005)

PG-13 | 118 min | Comedy, Crime, Music

Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive on the way.

Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: John Travolta , Uma Thurman , Dwayne Johnson , Vince Vaughn

Votes: 72,195 | Gross: $56.05M

6. Doom (2005)

R | 105 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Space Marines are sent to investigate strange events at a research facility on Mars but find themselves at the mercy of genetically enhanced killing machines.

Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak | Stars: Karl Urban , Rosamund Pike , Dwayne Johnson , Deobia Oparei

Votes: 118,758 | Gross: $28.21M

7. Gridiron Gang (2006)

PG-13 | 125 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Teenagers at a juvenile detention center, under the leadership of their counselor, gain self-esteem by playing football together.

Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Xzibit , L. Scott Caldwell , Leon Rippy

Votes: 80,672 | Gross: $38.43M

8. Reno 911!: Miami (2007)

R | 84 min | Comedy, Crime

A rag-tag team of Reno cops are called in to save the day after a terrorist attack disrupts a national police convention in Miami Beach during spring break. Based on the Comedy Central series.

Director: Robert Ben Garant | Stars: Thomas Lennon , Robert Ben Garant , Kerri Kenney , Lennie Loftin

Votes: 27,943 | Gross: $20.34M

9. The Game Plan (2007)

PG | 110 min | Comedy, Family, Sport

An NFL quarterback living the bachelor lifestyle discovers that he has an 8-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

Director: Andy Fickman | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Kyra Sedgwick , Madison Pettis , Roselyn Sanchez

Votes: 100,372 | Gross: $90.65M

10. Get Smart (2008)

PG-13 | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Maxwell Smart, a highly intellectual but bumbling spy working for the CONTROL agency, is tasked with preventing a terrorist attack from rival spy agency KAOS.

Director: Peter Segal | Stars: Steve Carell , Anne Hathaway , Alan Arkin , Dwayne Johnson

Votes: 228,713 | Gross: $130.32M

11. Race to Witch Mountain (2009)

PG | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Family

A Las Vegas cabbie enlists the help of a U.F.O. expert to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches of an organization that wants to use the kids for their nefarious plans.

Director: Andy Fickman | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Carla Gugino , AnnaSophia Robb , Alexander Ludwig

Votes: 63,028 | Gross: $67.17M

12. Tooth Fairy (I) (2010)

PG | 101 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A bad deed on the part of a tough minor-league hockey player results in an unusual sentence: He must serve one week as a real-life tooth fairy.

Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Ashley Judd , Julie Andrews , Stephen Merchant

Votes: 49,705 | Gross: $60.02M

13. The Other Guys (2010)

PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom they idolize, only things don't quite go as planned.

Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Will Ferrell , Mark Wahlberg , Derek Jeter , Eva Mendes

Votes: 288,484 | Gross: $119.22M

14. Faster (2010)

R | 98 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An ex-con gets on a series of apparently unrelated killings. He gets tracked by a veteran cop with secrets of his own and an egocentric hit man.

Director: George Tillman Jr. | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Billy Bob Thornton , Maggie Grace , Mauricio Lopez

Votes: 112,052 | Gross: $23.24M

15. Fast Five (2011)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

Dominic Toretto and his crew of street racers plan a massive heist to buy their freedom while in the sights of a powerful Brazilian drug lord and a dangerous federal agent.

Director: Justin Lin | Stars: Vin Diesel , Paul Walker , Dwayne Johnson , Jordana Brewster

Votes: 407,315 | Gross: $209.84M

16. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

PG | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.

Director: Brad Peyton | Stars: Josh Hutcherson , Dwayne Johnson , Michael Caine , Luis Guzmán

Votes: 112,164 | Gross: $103.86M

17. Snitch (I) (2013)

PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son, who was imprisoned after being set up in a drug deal.

Director: Ric Roman Waugh | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Susan Sarandon , Jon Bernthal , Rafi Gavron

Votes: 92,789 | Gross: $42.93M

18. G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)

PG-13 | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.

Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Channing Tatum , Adrianne Palicki , Lee Byung-hun

Votes: 187,367 | Gross: $122.52M

19. Empire State (2013)

R | 94 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

Two childhood friends plan to rob an armored-car depository, but an NYPD officer stands in their way.

Director: Dito Montiel | Stars: Liam Hemsworth , Michael Angarano , Dwayne Johnson , Paul Ben-Victor

Votes: 22,938

20. Pain & Gain (2013)

R | 129 min | Action, Biography, Comedy

A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong.

Director: Michael Bay | Stars: Mark Wahlberg , Dwayne Johnson , Anthony Mackie , Tony Shalhoub

Votes: 229,384 | Gross: $49.88M

21. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

Hobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries: Dominic unexpectedly gets sidetracked with facing his presumed deceased girlfriend, Letty.

Director: Justin Lin | Stars: Vin Diesel , Paul Walker , Dwayne Johnson , Michelle Rodriguez

Votes: 417,025 | Gross: $238.68M

22. Hercules (I) (2014)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord.

Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , John Hurt , Ian McShane , Joseph Fiennes

Votes: 164,421 | Gross: $72.69M

23. Ballers (2015–2019)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

A series centered around a group of football players and their families, friends and handlers.

Stars: Dwayne Johnson , John David Washington , Donovan W. Carter , Troy Garity

Votes: 76,307

24. Furious 7 (2015)

PG-13 | 137 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.

Director: James Wan | Stars: Vin Diesel , Paul Walker , Dwayne Johnson , Jason Statham

Votes: 414,896 | Gross: $353.01M

25. San Andreas (2015)

PG-13 | 114 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter.

Director: Brad Peyton | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Carla Gugino , Alexandra Daddario , Colton Haynes

Votes: 256,795 | Gross: $155.19M

26. Central Intelligence (2016)

After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Kevin Hart , Danielle Nicolet , Amy Ryan

Votes: 213,412 | Gross: $127.44M

27. The Fate of the Furious (2017)

PG-13 | 136 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

When a mysterious woman seduces Dominic Toretto into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.

Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: Vin Diesel , Jason Statham , Dwayne Johnson , Michelle Rodriguez

Votes: 254,027 | Gross: $226.01M

28. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

PG-13 | 119 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.

Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Karen Gillan , Kevin Hart , Jack Black

Votes: 446,390 | Gross: $404.52M

29. Baywatch (2017)

R | 116 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay.

Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Zac Efron , Alexandra Daddario , Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Votes: 202,252 | Gross: $58.06M

30. Rampage (2018)

PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up to stop them from destroying Chicago.

Director: Brad Peyton | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Naomie Harris , Malin Akerman , Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Votes: 185,021 | Gross: $101.03M

31. Skyscraper (2018)

PG-13 | 102 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

A security expert must infiltrate a burning skyscraper, 225 stories above ground, when his family is trapped inside by criminals.

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Neve Campbell , Chin Han , Roland Møller

Votes: 134,190 | Gross: $68.42M

32. Fighting with My Family (2019)

PG-13 | 108 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment.

Director: Stephen Merchant | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Lena Headey , Vince Vaughn , Florence Pugh

Votes: 87,608 | Gross: $22.96M

33. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

PG-13 | 137 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity.

Director: David Leitch | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Jason Statham , Idris Elba , Vanessa Kirby

Votes: 236,075 | Gross: $173.96M

34. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

PG-13 | 123 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world's most dangerous game.

Director: Jake Kasdan | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Jack Black , Kevin Hart , Karen Gillan

Votes: 283,521 | Gross: $316.83M

35. Jungle Cruise (2021)

PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Based on Disneyland's theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with a supernatural element.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Emily Blunt , Edgar Ramírez , Jack Whitehall

Votes: 212,604 | Gross: $116.99M

36. Red Notice (2021)

PG-13 | 118 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller

An Interpol agent successfully tracks down the world's most wanted art thief with help from a rival thief. But nothing is as it seems as a series of double-crosses ensues.

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Ryan Reynolds , Gal Gadot , Ritu Arya

Votes: 318,157 | Gross: $0.18M

37. Black Adam (2022)

PG-13 | 125 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra | Stars: Dwayne Johnson , Aldis Hodge , Pierce Brosnan , Noah Centineo

Votes: 274,148 | Gross: $168.15M

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Whether he’s in the wrestling ring or walking the red carpet, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is known the world over as arguably one of the biggest movie stars of all time.

Originating in the WWE (formerly WWF) as The Rock, Dwayne Johnson got bit by the acting bug when he started acting in TV guest roles for shows like That ‘70s Show (where he played his own father, Rocky Johnson) and Star Trek Voyager. In 2001, he was caked under putrid CGI to play the ancient warrior Mathayus, aka The Scorpion King, in the summer blockbuster The Mummy Returns. After reprising the role in his own standalone prequel movie, “The Rock” has been as forceful and invincible of a movie star as his stage name suggests.

Although Johnson has returned to the wrestling ring on several occasions, he still asserts his celebrity status as a movie star, typically anchoring in mega-budget tentpole releases. Whether he’s in heartfelt family dramas, gritty R-rated revenge movies, or standing firm against superheroes, The Rock has done it all. But which of these are the greatest, really?

33. Beyond the Mat (1999)

Dwayne Johnson first tasted stardom inside the squared circle, carrying on his family’s tradition as a champion professional wrestler known as “The Rock.” In 1999, Johnson made his first, albeit unofficial film appearance in Barry W. Blaustein’s canonical documentary Beyond the Mat, which takes audiences deep behind the curtains of the then-named World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The movie highlights several figures in the wrestling biz circa 1998, namely Mick Foley, who at the time went by the name “Mankind” and was embroiled in an onscreen feud with The Rock while Blaustein’s cameras rolled. Beyond the Mat is more than just a novelty as The Rock’s first film - see him say hello to the Foley children, to ensure they aren’t traumatized when he beats their daddy up later that night - but as a riveting time capsule into a business that heavily defined ‘90s popular culture.

32. Tooth Fairy (2010)

Following in the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dwayne Johnson also went from gritty action movies like The Scorpion King and The Rundown to… Tooth Fairy. In this saccharine family comedy, Johnson plays a ruthless hockey player who is forced to serve in the magical order of tooth fairies. While Tooth Fairy is painfully cute and serves up more sugary sweetness than substance, it is harmless fun, and solid enough as an introduction to Dwayne Johnson for the younger crowd. For the rest of us, the movie’s real legacy is that it marked the start of Dwayne Johnson being credited by his full name rather than his wrestling moniker.

31. The Other Guys (2010)

From director Adam McKay, The Other Guys is an affectionate send-up of ‘80s and ‘90s buddy cop blockbusters, with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg playing low-level NYPD cops who team up on the case of a lifetime. The Other Guys is a modern classic, and only ranks behind other Dwayne Johnson movies for the simple fact that Johnson, along with fellow movie badass Samuel L. Jackson, only features in a supporting role (and that’s putting it generously). But rest assured, both Johnson and Jackson go out like true heroes. Never forget: Always look down before you “aim for the bushes.”

30. Red Notice (2021)

In this overproduced action comedy caper from Rawson Marshall Thurber for Netflix, Dwayne Johnson leads as an FBI agent who reluctantly teams up with a wisecracking art thief (Ryan Reynolds) to take down a mutual enemy, a notorious criminal known as “The Bishop” (Gal Gadot). While Red Notice has its charms, its entertainment value lies solely in one’s personal limits for Dwayne Johnson as an invincible action figure and Ryan Reynolds’ relentless winking humor. For some, that’s pure Hollywood heaven, but for others, it’s utter hell and enough to question if the streaming business is one elaborate money laundering scheme. Basically, you have to decide for yourself if Red Notice is worth stealing your time.

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29. Black Adam (2022)

Dwayne Johnson spent almost a decade signed to Warner Bros. to play the supervillain Black Adam. Finally in late 2022, Johnson flew into theaters as the anti-hero in black in the standalone feature Black Adam, from director Jaume Collet-Sera. Regretfully, the end result is mixed at best. While the movie is prime popcorn fare with Johnson engaged in teflon mayhem against other DC heroes - including Pierce Brosnan as the enigmatic Dr. Fate - Black Adam hardly changed the superhero game. (Or, as Johnson said it often, “the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe.”) Despite a buzzy post-credits scene featuring the return of Henry Cavill as Superman, Black Adam failed to electrify the box office to warrant sequels, and the DC Universe went forward without either Cavill or Johnson as their caped crusaders. Maybe somewhere else in the multiverse, there are audiences being blown away by Black Adam 2.

28. Race to Witch Mountain (2009)

While its only real legacy is an internet meme where Dwayne Johnson is shocked, Race to Witch Mountain is one of the better offerings throughout Johnson’s exclusivity to Disney in the late 2000s. Directed by Andy Fickman, the movie stars Johnson as a Las Vegas cab driver who unwittingly picks up two teenagers (AnnaSophia Robb and Alexander Ludwig), who are actually aliens and hire Johnson to get them away from government agents. Funny, propulsive, and surprisingly sweet at heart, Race to Witch Mountain is by no means a classic, but those who have seen it know the wild ride it delivers.

27. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

In the first major spin-off of the Fast & Furious series, Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs reluctantly joins forces with Jason Statham’s Furious 7 villain, Deckard Shaw; the two bald butt-kickers work together on a mission to stop the artificially enhanced superhuman Brixton Lore (Idris Elba). While Hobbs & Shaw is a far cry from the more grounded action films the Fast & Furious movies originated, it wisely makes the most of Johnson and Statham’s dynamite chemistry, not to mention a formidable Vanessa Kirby as Shaw sibling Hattie. The climax of the movie is Hobbs & Shaw at its best, with Johnson leading a heroic haka against Brixton’s men, whose sophisticated weapons are no match for traditional Samoan armaments. 

26. The Fate of the Furious (2017)

The eighth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise saw Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs fully integrated as part of Dominic Toretto’s “Family” - though tensions were famously very, very real behind the scenes for Johnson and Vin Diesel. While Dominic Toretto has gone rogue under the influence of a new super hacker (played by Charlize Theron), Hobbs takes partial charge of the group, leading them on a mission that takes them from the gritty streets of New York City to the icy tundras of the Arctic. Dare you to watch Johnson redirect a submarine missile with his bare hands and not have a smile on your face.

25. Hercules (2014)

While Dwayne Johnson is never really convincing with a giant lion mane on his head, his starring role in the 2014 film Hercules has enough muscle to make a case for more sword and sandal epics in modern Hollywood. Loosely based on the graphic novel by Steve Moore (who wanted his name removed after learning he wouldn’t be compensated nor consulted in a creative capacity), Hercules tells of the famed mythological hero who is hired to stop a bloodthirsty warlord. While it’s still another epic VFX affair, Johnson flexes real might in his performance that it’s hard not to root for him as he belts out “I am Hercules!” in the movie’s thrilling climax.

24. Faster (2010)

Before Dwayne Johnson stood at the peak of Hollywood movie stardom, he took charge in mid-level fare that knew enough to just let “The Rock” do what he does best. Faster, a 2010 thriller from George Tillman Jr., stars Dwayne Johnson as an ex-con determined to exact vengeance on his brother’s killers. While Faster has enough touches of a gritty noir to deliver a more elevated experience, Faster ultimately takes the easy route and relies solely on Dwayne Johnson laying the smackdown on all who stand in his way. Hard to say that’s a bad thing.

23. The Game Plan (2007)

Dwayne Johnson spent some of his prime years in family comedies, but that doesn’t mean he squandered them. In his 2007 family comedy The Game Plan, Johnson wins over audiences’ hearts as a self-centered star football player who suddenly learns he’s the father to an eight-year-old girl, Peyton (played by Madison Pettis). Putting aside the absurd reasons how he never knew about Peyton’s existence, The Game Plan is a heartfelt, uplifting movie about how much love for family can win over all of us.

22. Doom (2005)

Before successful adaptations of video games like The Last of Us and Fallout, the “video game curse” loomed over Hollywood. During these dark years came Doom, from director Andrzej Bartkowiak. The Boys’ Karl Urban stars as John “Reaper” Grimm (AKA, Doomguy), an elite black ops soldier whose unit is dispatched to Mars to investigate a distress call from a scientific research facility. Dwayne Johnson leads as squad leader “Sarge,” who - spoilers! - winds up infected with whatever the scientists were working on. Doom was not loved by anyone upon release, lambasted by critics as another poor action film and hated by gamers for changing the enemies from demons to zombies. But in retrospect, Doom has slowly won over more admirers who relish its tryhard vibe, its novelty first-person sequence, and Dwayne Johnson in his performance as a truly monstrous bad guy.

21. Snitch (2013)

Loosely based on the accounts of DEA informant James Settembrino, Dwayne Johnson stars in Snitch as John Matthews, a construction company owner who goes undercover for the DEA after his son is framed in a drug deal. Snitch doesn’t amount to anything more than what it says on the tin can, but it still offers an unusually thoughtful and engrossing Dwayne Johnson who is surrounded by a surprisingly stacked cast: Benjamin Bratt, Susan Sarandon, Jon Bernthal, the late Michael Kenneth Williams, David Harbour, and Harold Perrineau all feature in one of Johnson’s better films as an onscreen theatrical actor.

20. Central Intelligence (2016)

In what would be the first of several collaborations with comedian Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson stars as a hotshot CIA agent who recruits his old high school classmate (Hart) - the only one to ever show him kindness back in the day - on a risky mission to save the world from a terrorist. While Central Intelligence lacks actual intelligence in its script, it is saved by a winning tag-team combination in Johnson and Hart. Together, the two bring to mind some of the best “big guy/little guy” duos of yesteryear, from Schwarzenegger/DeVito in Twins to Farley/Spade in Tommy Boy. 

19. Jungle Cruise (2021)

After the success of Moana in 2016, Dwayne Johnson returned to working with the House of Mouse. In 2021, the star co-anchored Jungle Cruise with Emily Blunt, which was not only a solid adventure film in its own right but a welcome return to blockbuster adventures in the spirit of The Mummy and Pirates of the Caribbean. (Like the latter, Jungle Cruise is also based on the popular Disney attraction.) While it takes real suspension of disbelief to accept that an early 20th century steamboat captain to have the towering physique of The Rock, Johnson and Blunt help make an overproduced studio release feel like a worthwhile trip to the wild side. 

18. Skyscraper (2018)

For a time, Dwayne Johnson was the reigning champion of disaster movies. After enduring catastrophic earthquakes (San Andreas) and giant mutant monsters (Rampage), Johnson took on falling buildings in Skyscraper. From director Rawson Marshall Thurber, Johnson plays a former Marine turned security consultant who is sent to review the world’s tallest skyscraper, a mega-structure called “The Pearl” in Hong Kong. Naturally, terrorists enter the picture, leaving it up to Johnson’s Will Sawyer to save the day. While the film's obvious green screen work renders its death-defying situations into feeling like video game cutscenes, Skyscraper brings back old school movie heroism in the style of Die Hard and The Towering Inferno.

17. Gridiron Gang (2006)

In one of the very few dramatic and non-action roles in Dwayne Johnson’s entire oeuvre, The Rock plays a football coach who mentors troubled Los Angeles youths by using the sport of football to turn them away from drugs and gangs. While Gridiron Gang doesn’t go long, so to speak, and suffers under worn cliches set by other at-risk youth movies - think Stand and Deliver, Stand By Me, and Dangerous Minds - it still features a mesmerizing Dwayne Johnson performing on a deadly-serious wavelength. It remains baffling how much Johnson hasn’t revisited this side of his artistry enough, because he definitely has the juice to make it work.

16. Rampage (2018)

It wasn’t the first video game movie Dwayne Johnson starred in, but with a $428 million box office gross, it’s easily the most commercially successful. Based on the Midway arcade title, Johnson stars as an ex-soldier (of course) and primatologist whose best animal friend George, an albino gorilla, is mutated by scientists into an oversized kaiju. But in Godzilla-like fashion, George is the only one who can stop two other mutant monsters - the crocodile Lizzie, and the wolf Ralph - from destroying all of Chicago. While the movie’s feel-good ending renders the movie’s catastrophic stakes a tad toothless, it’s The Rock teaming up with a giant gorilla to fight giant monsters. Really, what else is there to ask for?

15. San Andreas (2015)

“The Rock versus Earthquakes” kind of writes itself, doesn’t it? A modern epic disaster movie, San Andreas features Dwayne Johnson as a helicopter rescue pilot and family man who is caught in a massive earthquake that, ahem, rocks the entire West Coast of the U.S. Carla Gugino and Alexandra Daddario star as Johnson’s estranged wife and daughter respectively, with Johnson fighting the forces of nature to reunite and protect them. Despite the unwieldy scale of San Andreas, the movie succeeds as an emotionally charged thriller about the lengths a man will go to save his loved ones.

14. Be Cool (2005)

Dwayne Johnson has made several returns to WWE since becoming a full-time movie star. But in his first prolonged break from the ring, he maintained his newfound Hollywood status in a string of leading and supporting roles. This includes Be Cool, a sequel to the 1995 film Get Shorty, in which Johnson plays a flamboyant, stereotypically gay bodyguard to crooked film producers. Although Be Cool doesn’t register as PC to modern eyes, Johnson’s enthusiasm for an offbeat role makes it at least entertaining. In his own words: “Scorchin’!”

13. Get Smart (2008)

In this lively, knee-slapping modern movie version of the Mel Brooks TV series, Dwayne Johnson plays the ruthless and cunning “Agent 23” in the top secret intelligence agency CONTROL. While Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway lead Get Smart as its main stars - and do so with aplomb, because they’re genuinely great together - Johnson’s Agent 23 proves to be a formidable foil whose allegiance is called into question. Johnson doesn’t take center stage in Get Smart, but he’s just one of many reasons why the movie remains hilarious and exciting after all this time.

12. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

It was almost impossible to imagine that a Jumanji sequel/reboot could outdo the original. Well, it didn’t. But Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, from director Jake Kasdan, is lots of fun in its own right. A standalone sequel to the original classic that starred Robin Williams, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle transports four high school teenagers in detention into an immersive, lifelike Jumanji “video game” in which they inhabit avatars portrayed by Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan… and Dwayne Johnson, as the game’s heroic Dr. Smolder Bravestone. While a fraction of Jumanji is just more of Johnson and Hart yelling at each other and making funny faces, the movie works as both an all-ages crowd-pleaser and an affectionate satire of video game tropes. 

11. The Scorpion King (2002)

It’s the movie that made Dwayne Johnson more than just “The Rock.” In this prequel to The Mummy series, Johnson reprises his villainous role of Mathayus from The Mummy Returns in what is essentially his origin story movie, detailing his rising from ancient tribal warrior to the feared legendary figure called “The Scorpion King.” While the movie was, and frankly still is, a noisy sword-and-sandal blockbuster that pales in comparison to its predecessors, it still cemented Dwayne Johnson as more than a "wrassler" trying out as an actor. Audiences really latched onto The Rock in this movie, allowing the People’s Champ to embark on a long road to Hollywood domination. Long live the king.

10. Fighting With My Family (2019)

Credit to Dwayne Johnson: Even as a Hollywood mega-star, he has never shied away from his wrestling roots. In 2019, Johnson took an interest in the story of then-WWE star Paige (also known as Saraya), an English female pro wrestler who long stood out in her own rise to industry stardom. Inspired by a 2012 documentary that chronicled Paige and her family, Fighting With My Family stars Florence Pugh as a fictionalized Paige who works her way up from England’s indie scene to the bright lights of the WWE. Johnson was not only a producer on the movie, but also plays himself, recreating an encounter between himself and Paige backstage at a WWE event. Though Johnson’s role in the movie is minimal, it rises to the forefront as a movie in which Johnson dishes out his signature insults as “The Rock” for celluloid posterity.

9. Moana (2016)

What else can The Rock say except, “You’re welcome!” In this animated musical fantasy from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Johnson plays the demigod Maui, a tattooed hunk who mentors young Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) in her journey to restore the heart of the goddess Te Fiti. While an original story, Maui is heavily inspired by Polynesian myths; Johnson himself is of half-Samoan ethnicity, with his famous tattoos illustrating his family’s story. Moana is as entertaining and invigorating as any good Disney musical, but it’s the smooth soft falsetto of Johnson’s singing voice that makes Moana such a delight. Fun fact: Maui’s visual design was heavily inspired by Johnson’s own grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia.

8. G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)

Honestly, it’s maybe the most underrated movie in Dwayne Johnson’s career. In the sequel to 2009’s G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Dwayne Johnson enters the movie as Roadblock, who - spoilers! - takes over as the new main character from Channing Tatum’s Duke, who is shockingly killed off early in the movie. Under tactical direction from Jon M. Chu, G.I. Joe: Retaliation hits hard and hits fast as an on-the-run military action-thriller that shows how fast fascist rule can take over when no one is looking. Watch Dwayne Johnson hide in a well and just barely miss bullets being fired at him, and you’ll be left holding your breath just like him and the other Joes.

7. Walking Tall (2004)

In this remake of the 1973 film, Dwayne Johnson plays a former U.S. Army Special Forces sergeant, Chris Vaughn, who returns home to Washington and finds his beloved small town has fallen under the corrupt influence of a casino magnate (Neal McDonough). Armed with only his grit and a piece of lumber, Sgt. Vaughn campaigns as sheriff and wages a one-man war against the men bending his town to their will. With Johnson still early in his career and on an upward trajectory, Walking Tall makes an excellent showcase of what’s soon to come from the destined icon - and stands straight as a competent, rollicking action movie weighted with gravity.

6. Furious 7 (2015)

All we need to do is just play the clip of The Rock breaking free of his arm cast and end it there. But if we must elaborate: Furious 7, still one of the better entries in the entire Fast & Furious franchise, sees Johnson return as Luke Hobbs who is sidelined by incoming villain Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). Though Johnson spends the majority of the movie in a hospital bed, he rises up in time for the movie’s climax, flexing his arm cast off to get in the fight. With director James Wan at the helm, Furious 7 feels unlike other Fast & Furious movies: It’s darker, more daring, and doing the most despite being burdened with the loss of Paul Walker during filming. 

5. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

It was a tall order for Justin Lin to top himself after Fast Five. While Fast & Furious 6 doesn’t reach the same lofty heights as its immediate predecessor, it’s still one of the entire series’ best sequels, and arguably the platonic ideal for any Fast Saga installment. (Just grounded enough to feel real, but just fantastical enough to defy reason.) While the luster of Dwayne Johnson’s returning Luke Hobbs has faded a bit, The Rock keeps an imposing presence who provides a much-needed lawful counterbalance to the film’s collection of rogues. Fast & Furious 6 is summertime movie goodness at its finest, made all the more impactful because of The Rock’s involvement.

4. Pain & Gain (2013)

After three consecutive Transformers movies, Michael Bay returned to grittier action dramas in the style of his past hits like Bad Boys and The Rock. (No, not Dwayne Johnson.) In 2013, Bay directed Pain & Gain, based on the impossibly true story of Miami bodybuilders and ex-cons who carried out a series of crimes in the mid-1990s. Dwayne Johnson plays Paul Doyle, a born-again Christian who is roped back into a life of crime by lead protagonist Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg). A maximalist production in which Bay invites audiences on a hellish rollercoaster ride to chase the American dream, Pain & Gain is fittingly brawny and sweaty, and memorable for being one of Dwayne Johnson’s last R-rated movies before spending the rest of the 2010s in more crowd-pleasing PG-13 fare. Johnson steals the movie often, including an impossible-but-still-reportedly-true moment in which he cooks severed hands on a barbecue grill.

3. Fast Five (2011)

Swerving the Fast & Furious series away from the DVD bargain bin and into the upper echelons of Hollywood billion-dollar grosses was Fast Five, with Dwayne Johnson making his franchise debut as the determined, calculated DSS agent Luke Hobbs. Tasked with bringing Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Connor to justice, Luke’s appearance in Fast Five strongly contrasts with his later appearances, being less quippy and all business as he swaggers about with the vibe of an alpha wolf in camo pants and skin-tight Under Armour layers. Even now after all these years, Luke’s introduction is an all-time great moment for the Fast & Furious, with Luke getting straight to brass tacks without wasting any breath. His one-on-one fight with Dom Toretto later in the movie hits equally hard, too.

2. Southland Tales (2006)

It’s downright incomprehensible that it almost flirts with genius. From Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly came his sophomore feature Southland Tales, an indecipherable political thriller mired in the miasma of post-9/11 paranoia. Set in a near future alternate 2008, in the aftermath of World War III, the movie tells of several different characters whose lives weave in and out in an elaborate narrative that culminates with the end of the world. Dwayne Johnson plays his most unusual character yet, that of a former action star turned nervous screenwriter who has somehow typed up a prophetic vision of armageddon. Southland Tales is elaborate as it is bizarre, a divisive movie (it was booed out of the Cannes Film Festival) that doesn’t require being understood but demands to be experienced. 

1. The Rundown (2003)

If there is one movie with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that is the platonic ideal for his movie star persona, it was and still is Peter Berg’s The Rundown. A rousing buddy action comedy from 2003, Johnson leads the film as a bounty hunter hired to find errant Travis (Seann William Scott), a wannabe Indiana Jones searching Brazil for a lost artifact. Together, they wind up lost in the South American jungles and must work together to make it back home in one piece. A blend of old school action sensibilities with new school cool, The Rundown hasn’t lost its edge one bit in the years since its release. Funny, thrilling, and loaded with machismo, The Rundown ages like wine but still goes down smooth like whiskey.

Eric Francisco is a freelance entertainment journalist and graduate of Rutgers University. If a movie or TV show has superheroes, spaceships, kung fu, or John Cena, he's your guy to make sense of it. A former senior writer at Inverse, his byline has also appeared at Vulture, The Daily Beast, Observer, and The Mary Sue. You can find him screaming at Devils hockey games or dodging enemy fire in Call of Duty: Warzone.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Faces ‘Unflattering Detail’ Leak After Firing His ‘Erratic’ Publicist

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is facing a leak of "unflattering details" about his behavior behind the scenes, the whispers exploding after the star fired his publicist, Stephanie Jones .

The Rock’s decision to fire Jones “may or may not explain the leaks lately," The Puck reported on Thursday, May 2, noting that Jones was also fired by superstar client Lauren Sánchez .

Rumors of the WWE star’s alleged bad behavior reignited on Tuesday, April 30, when whispers of his “chronic tardiness” on the set of his upcoming Christmas movie, Red One , reportedly caused the film to turn into a “massive budgetary misadventure,” according to TheWrap .

The outlet’s sources claimed that the Rock’s ​inability to be on time (allegedly making his costars wait for up to eight hours on occasion) and his “odd personal demands” were responsible for the film going over budget.

“The only thing Dwayne was consistent at was being chronically late,” one insider told TheWrap .

However, ​a representative for Red One’s production company, Amazon Studios, denied the claims, according to Slashfilm .

“Dwayne Johnson and Seven Bucks have been incredible partners on Red One — a film that audiences of all ages are going to love this holiday season. Our testing has been very strong — the reaction from CinemaCon speaks for itself — and we couldn't have made it without Dwayne's constant work and support. Any reporting that implies that we got to this point with him showing up seven-eight hours late to set is both ridiculous and false," the statement read.

There have been rumblings in the past about the Rock’s inability to get along with costars, such as Ryan Reynolds on the set of Red Notice and Vin Diesel while filming The Fast and the Furious series.

TheWrap reported in April 2024 that the Rock, 52, and Ryan had a “huge fight” over the wrestler constantly arriving late on the set. Ryan, 47, allegedly confronted the Rock about his tardiness and the Jungle Cruise star stormed off set. However, sources told TMZ that the fight had been greatly exaggerated and the actors have since made amends.

The Rock and Vin, 56, first appeared ​on screen together in 2011’s Fast Five , but it wasn’t until 2016 when a since-deleted social media from the Black Adam star seemingly kicked their feud into high gear.

“Some [male costars] conduct themselves as stand up men and true professionals, while others don't," the Rock wrote via Instagram in August 2016. "The ones that don't are too chicken s--t to do anything about it anyway. Candy asses. When you watch this movie next April and it seems like I'm not acting in some of these scenes and my blood is legit boiling — you're right."

Many believed that the Rock was referring to Vin, who had been a part of The Fast and the Furious franchise since 2001. Vin later seemingly responded to the Baywatch star’s post with a video on Instagram where he discussed how happy he was to be back home with his family after filming two movies back to back and added, "Honestly, give me a second and I will tell you everything. Everything."

Months later both stars claimed that their alleged feud was simply a way to garner free publicity for the film franchise.

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10 things you didn't know about the canceled journey 3: from the earth to the moon.

The sequel Journey 3: From The Earth To The Moon never happened, and there are several unknown facts that fans might not have known.

Everybody loves good adventure movies, and Journey to the Center of the Earth and its sequel Journey 2: The Mysterious Island still rank highly as some of the most memorable. In particular, the sequel which starred Dwayne Johnson became a box office hit, and fans were eager to see the franchise grow with Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon .

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Unfortunately, after years in development, the film just never got off its feet. However, there is still a lot of interesting facts about it, so we have put together a list of ten things that you probably didn't know about the canceled Journey 3: From the Earth to The Moon .

It Was Going To Be A Jules Verne Space Adventure

As with the other films in the franchise, it was also going to be based on the works of Jules Verne with his 1865 work From the Earth to the Moon: A Direct Route in 97 Hours, 20 Minutes being the basis for the film.

From the Earth to the Moon mostly focuses on the characters trying to get to the celestial body; therefore, the film may have also incorporated some of the storylines from the book's sequel, Around the Moon . Although, the book could also have been used for the proposed Journey 4 .

The Writers Of "The Conjuring" Were Attached

When one thinks of the Journey franchise, the last thing that comes to mind is a supernatural horror . Therefore, it was a bit surprising when brothers Chad and Carey W. Hayes were hired to pen a script for the film .

Best known for their work on horror films like the House of Wax and the highly successful The Conjuring , the brothers replaced writers Brian and Mark Gunn who were initially hired after their success on Journey 2 . It is still unclear what exactly their version was going to look like, but it definitely would have been an interesting shift from the previous two installments.

Brad Peyton Was Going To Direct

Action director Brad Peyton was set to return . Having worked as the director on Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, it was clear why he was the best choice.

After Journey 2 , he went on to direct major hits like San Andreas and Rampage , which also both starred Dwayne Johnson. Unfortunately, this meant that his schedule became full really quickly, and Journey 3 was consistently pushed back.

Journey 3 And 4 Were Going To Be Filmed Back To Back

At the time of its initial development, there was so much excitement and energy around the franchise that Brad Peyton and the Hayes were gearing up for the two movies to be filmed one after the other .

Importantly, this meant that Journey 3 was likely going to end on a major cliffhanger in order to get the fourth installment going. However, as the actors and crew were so busy on other projects, it became clear that filming back to back became a little difficult.

It Was Going To Be A Lot Bigger Than Journey 2

The end of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island ended on a cliffhanger that made it clear that the franchise had a lot of room to grow, and Peyton had lots of big ideas on how to do that.

In the initial stages of development, Peyton said that Journey 2 only scratched the surface of what they could do and that the third installment would be a lot bigger  and would be aimed and growing the mythology of the two previous films.

Josh Hutcherson Was Likely To Return

Josh Hutcherson was the only main character to appear in both the Journey films as Sean Anderson. Therefore, it made sense for him to return for the third installment.

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However, it was around the same time that he had a leading role in T he Hunger Games series as Peeta Mellark, which meant that Hutcherson was kept plenty busy, and it made it difficult for the production of Journey 3 to continue.

It Was Going To Be A Little More Mature

The Journey franchise was often seen as being more geared towards a younger generation. However, Peyton wanted to change that. Speaking to We Got This Covered , he said that he wanted to age-up the movies and make them more accessible to other audiences as he had done with San Andreas .

Although it isn't clear what this would have looked like, it also made a lot of sense, given that Hutcherson would have been a lot older in the new film.

The Rock Was A Major Part Of The Film

In J ourney 2: The Mysterious Island, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson replaced Brendan Fraser as the lead and was credited as being one of the main reasons for the success of the sequel. Therefore, it only made sense that he needed to be included in the third film.

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However, Journey 2 was also a major stepping stone for Johnson and, within that time, became one of Hollywood's most sought after actors appearing in roles like Fast Five , G.I Joe: Retaliation , and San Andreas . Therefore, Johnson simply just didn't have enough time to focus on the Journey franchise. Luckily, fans did get to see him in a similar role in the action-adventure Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle .

Dwayne Johnson Confirmed It Was Canned On Twitter

In 2018 Dwayne Johnson confirmed that Journey 3 was no longer on the cards. In a really sweet fan exchange, he said that he had no plans to make the film as it became just too difficult to crack creatively.

Although Dwayne Johnson is no longer attached, it is not impossible that someone else could take up the mantel instead. But as it has been eight years since the release of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, the chances of that happening are pretty slim.

There Is An Online Petition For The Movie To Continue

In our day and age, fans are better than ever at getting the attention of their favorite actors and filmmakers. Therefore, it is no surprise that there is a petition for the third installment of the Journey franchise on change.org.

The petition specifically calls on Dwayne Johnson and Brad Peyton to get the film back on track.

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Dwayne Johnson Shares Moana 2 Image, Highlights Importance Of Authentic Polynesian Representation

Dwayne Johnson explains why it's an "honor" to voice Maui in Moana 2

Earlier this year Disney movie fans were shocked to learn that the long-in-development Moana TV series that we were promised for Disney+ would not be happening because the show had been transformed into Moana 2 , a theatrical sequel that will hit theaters this November. While Moana 2 details are few and far between, we know that Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson will be back to reprise their roles of Moana and Maui. And The Rock is getting fans hyped with images of him doing his voice work, and looking quite…animated while doing so.

Johnson posted some images to Twitter which show him recording lines and possibly singing, as Maui for Moana 2 . He also calls the role an “honor” to perform, in part because of the way The Rock’s grandfather inspired Maui , and the fact that Moana is a story of Polynesian culture, which makes the role mean a great deal to him.

Bringing MAUI🪝 back to life for MOANA 2!So much fun becoming MAUI again - a character that changed my life in many ways - including the character of MAUI being inspired by my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia.The Polynesian cultural significance of the role and our… pic.twitter.com/JpWjxySyWZ April 27, 2024

Moana was originally inspired by actual Polynesian history. The historical record shows that the people of the Polynesian islands were capable of traveling over significant distances, much further than might otherwise have been considered possible. But there is also historical evidence that such travel stopped for a significant period, before restarting again, so the original Moana film deals with a fantastical story regarding why the stop and the restart could have happened.

Moana is certainly a beautiful look at a part of the world and a culture that most of us aren’t familiar with. For many that may have been part of the movie’s success. In many ways, Moana broke the Disney mold. While it certainly could still be considered a Disney Princess movie , Moana was a very different sort of character, and the story came from a very different place than the traditional fairytales. There wasn’t even a romantic element in the story.

Dwayne Johnson promises fans a lot of new, as far as characters, story, and songs, but beyond that, there’s little we know about Moana 2 and just what it is, or what made it so good that it needed to be seen in theaters. The plot synopsis tells us that Moana will receive “an unexpected call from her Wayfinding ancestors” that will send her on a journey across the seas, which will also require assistance from her old friend Maui. The new movie will be set a few years after the original, and the one piece of concept art we have of Moana 2 does show us a noticeably older Moana.

Moana 2 is set for release on Thanksgiving Weekend 2024. With the movie that close, the first trailer may not even be too far away, which will give us a real look at what Moana 2 will look and sound like. Hopefully, we’ll have as much fun seeing Maui again as Dwayne Johnson apparently had becoming him. 

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What in the Hell is Going on With Dwayne Johnson's 'Red One'?

There have been reports of the actor arriving several hours late and... peeing in water bottles.

The Big Picture

• Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is facing accusations of creating issues on the set of Red One , including showing up late or not at all, causing delays and budget increases.
• His surrounding executives are allegedly inexperienced for a project of this scope, underestimating major production challenges, leading to further problems.
• Johnson's past odd on-set behaviors were detailed, including him peeing in water bottles.

With the exception of a cameo in the mid-credits of Fast X , Dwayne Johnson hasn't been seen in a movie since the disappointing Black Adam . He is set to be heard in the November release of Moana 2 , which will coincide with his return to appearing on screens in Red One — but that was not originally the plan. Red One , a Christmas movie, was initially meant to debut exclusively on Amazon at the end of 2023 . An announcement was made last year that the film would instead be coming to theaters in November 2024 , citing delays due to the 2023 WGA/SAG-Aftra strikes . But there seems to be more going on. Recent reporting has suggested there might be something, or someone, holding the film back increasing its budget, putting the film between a hard place and a... rock.

After a shocking abduction from the North Pole, the Commander of the E.L.F. Task Force must partner with the world's most infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas.

What Is 'Red One' About?

Red One is a Christmas action movie centered on Dwayne Johnson teaming up with Chris Evans on a mission to rescue a kidnapped Santa Claus ( J.K. Simmons .) Johnson will also be reuniting with Jake Kasdan , who directed him in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level . Johnson also enlisted Chris Morgan to pen the script, having worked with him on Fast Five , Fast Six , Furious Seven , and Hobbs & Shaw . With it being produced by Johnson's Seven Buck Productions, it seemingly has all the right ingredients for a fun action movie. There's just one issue: Johnson reportedly hasn't been showing up.

The Rock Reportedly Has Been Showing Up Late to the Set of 'Red One'

In a recent article published by The Wrap , writer Umberto Gonzalez went into extensive detail about the production of Red One and how it is suffering at the hands of Johnson's behavior. Gonzalez quotes inside sources close to the production who claim "Johnson was late an average of seven to eight hours per day" and not showing up at all some days, forcing scenes to be shot around him. Although some close to Seven Bucks have said this has been exaggerated, Gonzalez mentioned that Johnson's involvement with the sitcom Young Rock , working with the XFL minor football league, and promoting Black Adam delayed the start of the film's production entirely. Though Amazon has denied it, Johnson's actions have reportedly caused the budget of the film to swell to an additional $50 million (totaling $250 million.) But Johnson is only enabled by those around him.

Part of the reason Red One is in more noticeable hot water than other Dwayne Johnson productions, Gonzalez notes, is the people surrounding Johnson and the production. Executives at Amazon MGM, Julie Rapaport and Glenn Gainor , former executives at The Weinstein Company and Sony Pictures respectively, are accused of inexperience in handling such major productions by one of Gonzalez's sources. The Source, a "veteran production insider" who worked on the movie said the executives came from much smaller movies at one-tenth of Red One 's $200 million budget and brushed off problems that arose, confident they could handle it. Alongside them is the film's producer, Hiram Garcia .

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Garcia conceived the idea for Red One , but before that, he had been working as Johnson's assistant since 2002's The Scorpion King . After over a decade as an assistant, Garcia was given control of Seven Bucks Production. Despite this, Gonzalez's sources tell stories of Garcia mostly only being adept at handling Johnson's projects, and that he is not as skilled at actually producing movies . One source said, “[Garcia] should have picked up on how to keep track of a schedule and budget, but I haven’t seen him take any interest in doing that.” Garcia acting as producer on Red One clearly has been more of a means to keep Johnson happy. But the writing has been on the wall for years before Red One .

Dwayne Johnson Has a History of Odd On-Set Behaviour

A mogul dedicated to his daily three-hour workouts, Johnson has made a habit of being late. The Wrap article details keeping the large crews of his HBO show Ballers and 2018's Rampage waiting as he was regularly four to five hours late. Gonzalez reports that Johnson's lack of prioritizing the film's production has caused problems with high-profile co-stars like Vin Diesel and Ryan Reynolds (on the Fast & Furious franchise and Red Notice respectively.) He also did not play well with others during his involvement in the DC Universe , with Gonzalez reporting that Johnson and Garcia attempted a coup on DC from former head Walter Hamada before James Gunn and Peter Safran were involved. This adds insult to injury with Johnson's refusal to take part in a cameo in Shazam! Fury of the Gods .

Johnson also seems to lack professionalism at every stage of production . The Wrap article reports that crew hired for productions like Red Notice would often be used to shoot promotional shoots for Johnson's XFL league and liquor brand Teremana. During the production of Red Notice, Johnson allegedly ignored the strenuous COVID protocols in place to take his private jet home and host gatherings for family and friends (resulting in his exposure to the virus.) Johnson was even accused by a former production assistant of refusing to leave set for bathroom breaks, and instead peeing in empty Voss water bottles and handing them to PAs to dispose of them. While sources close to Johnson have denied these claims, Johnson did mention this as a habit during his workouts in the past.

What Does This Mean for Dwayne Johnson’s Career?

Movie stars are famously known for massive egos and erratic behavior that can impact the final film itself. But rarely do they simply not show up at all. While he does regularly appear in movies, they are mostly catered to him. He works with the same directors, Brad Peyton and Rawson Marshal Thurber in addition to Kasdan, to make movies with characters indistinguishable from one another. Despite being a movie star, he feels the need to have an HBO, then host a reality competition show ( The Titan Games ), and then create a sitcom all about his younger self. He has a football league, a tequila, a liquor brand, and an energy drink he promotes all while squeezing in a three-hour daily workout?! As Patrick Willems surmised in his excellent video essay, Johnson seems more preoccupied with becoming a brand than making movies .

But maybe that's changing. Last summer Johnson made an insanely generous donation to the SAG-AFTRA relief fund supporting those on strike . In the past few months, he confirmed his return to Moana 2 , and he will also be reprising his Maui role in the live-action Moana remake . The remake will put him under the direction of Hamilton director Thomas Kail, which is a welcome change. He is also teaming up with Benny Safdie , co-director of Uncut Gems , to make an A24-produced biopic of UFC wrestler Mark Kerr . On announcing the role, Johnson said " I’m at a point in my career where I want to push myself in ways that I’ve not pushed myself in the past . I’m at a point in my career where I want to make films that matter, that explore humanity and explore struggle [and] pain.” Hopefully, Johnson is true to his word and shows up for set on time for Safdie's The Smashing Machine when it starts shooting later this year.

Red One will (hopefully) be released in theaters on November 15th, 2024. Black Adam is currently streaming on Max in the U.S.

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7 biggest controversies surrounding Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson amid rumors of feud with Ryan Reynolds

Posted: May 1, 2024 | Last updated: May 1, 2024

Exploring 7 controversies surrounding Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has a storeyed career in the entertainment industry. During his illustrious career as a WWE superstar and a top-billed Hollywood actor, Johnson has made quite a few friends. He has, however, famously embroiled himself in a few controversies. Let's explore some of them.

1. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's 'Red Notice' issues

Ryan Reynolds locked horns with Johnson regarding his tardiness on the set of their 2021 Netflix film 'Red Notice', as per TMZ. It was reported that the 'Deadpool' actor confronted his WWE champion co-star for coming late to the set when filming was already disrupted because of the Covid-related restrictions. However, a source close to them cleared up the confusion and shared with Page Six that the problem happened "at the height of COVID" when "tensions were high." The insider added, "They’re professionals," sharing that the two superstars have solved their issues.

2. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's tardiness on 'Red One' set

Johnson's tardiness apparently continued during the filming of 'Red One'. Recently, it was reported by The Wrap, that the 'Hercules' star regularly arrived late, sometimes even seven to eight hours, while filming the action-comedy film with Chris Evans. One insider shared with the outlet, "The only thing Dwayne was consistent at was being chronically late." Another tipster added that the WWE superstar's unpunctuality caused the production cost to escalate by at least $50 million. "Dwayne truly doesn’t give a ," claimed one more source. However, an individual close to Amazon MGM confirmed that the budget did not exceed the expected rise, adding, "It is completely normal for there to be budget fluctuations within 15% of the target, which is exactly what we experienced."

3. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's comments regarding his Joe Biden endorsement

During an April interview with Fox News, Johnson implied he regretted his decision to endorse President Joe Biden for the 2020 election. The actor shared, "The endorsement that I made years ago with Biden was one that I thought was the best decision for me at that time. I thought, 'I’m in this position where I have some influence and I felt it was my job then to exercise my influence and share: This is who I’m going to endorse.' I’m not going to do that. I was then, the most followed man in the world, and am today, and I appreciate that. But what that caused was something that tears me up in my guts, which is division. That got me. I didn’t realize that then. I just felt like there was a lot of unrest and I’d like things to calm down." On the topic of the 2024 election, the actor asserted, "My goal is to bring this country together," so there "will be no endorsement." He further stated, "The takeaway after that was it caused an incredible amount of division. I realize now going into this election, I will not do that. My goal is to bring this country together; I believe in that. There will be no endorsement. At this level of influence, I will keep my politics to myself. It is between me and the ballot box. But I will tell you this: Like a lot of us out there, not trusting of all politicians, I do trust the American people and whoever they vote for - that is my president and who I will support 100 percent," as per The Direct.

4. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and the Maui wildfire fundraiser

Johnson ruffled a few feathers when he, along with Oprah Winfrey, launched a fundraiser for those affected by the Maui wildfire in August 2023. Several people criticized the duo, who are multimillionaires, for launching a fundraiser to collect money from people who live "from paycheck to paycheck." Johnson, later, addressed the issue in an Instagram video in October, and said, "I understand money ain’t falling out of the sky and it’s not growing on trees, and there’s a lot of people out there who’s living paycheck to paycheck. And I get it, and I know what that’s like. I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. Seven bucks. I know." Adding that he remembered getting "frustrated" when he had to wait for paychecks, Johnson shared, "The last thing you want to hear when you are living from paycheck to paycheck is someone asking you for money, especially when the person asking you for money already has a lot of money. So I get it. I understand. I’d never launched a fund before, but I’m a quick study, and lesson learned. So thank you." Johnson further noted, "We keep it real. If I do something you guys love, you let me know … If I do something and you hate it, you let me know. ‘Rock, we hate it. Don’t ever do that s--- again.’ Again, lesson learned, I’m a quick study. Thank you. I appreciate that," as per Today.

5. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's beef with Vin Diesel

Johnson and Vin Diesel, who have long been collaborators, turned against each other in 2016, as the former seemingly shaded his 'Fast & Furious' co-star in a since-deleted X (formerly Twitter) post, writing, "It seems like I'm not acting in some of these scenes and my blood is legit boiling — you're right." The Rock even left the franchise following the feud. A few years of back-and-forth later, the duo buried the hachette when the WWE star revealed he was rejoining the 'Fast & Furious' cast. Johnson took to social media to write, "Despite us having our differences, me and Vin, we've been like brothers for years," as per Nicki Swift.

6. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's alleged steroid use

Joe Rogan called out Johnson in December 2022 and asked him to come clean regarding steroid use after Brian "The Liver King" Johnson was found to be using steroids. 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast host claimed, "I need to talk to you because the Rock's been lying. There's not a chance in hell he's clean," before adding, "Not a chance in hell. As big as the Rock is, at 50? He's so massive, and he's so different than he was when he was 30." The Rock admitted to MTV News in March 2009 that he had tried steroids while in college, saying, "I tried it. Me and my buddies tried it back in the day when I was 18 or 19. Didn't know what we were doing." Having said that, he always claimed that his current body is all-natural, according to Bleacher Report.

7. Cheating allegations against Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

Actress Robin Young once claimed that Johnson cheated on his first wife, Dany Garcia, while they were still married. In December 2018, Young tweeted, "I met Dwayne Johnson at Tabu Lounge, MGM Las Vegas. After talking for hours he invited me to his suite #61308 at Mandalay Bay ... Our affair begins that night (audio tapes for proof)." A year later, when Johnson tied the knot with his second wife, Lauren Hashian, Young claimed in another social media post, "I didn't know Dwayne Johnson was married when we met," before adding, "I'm not 'bitter he didn't choose' me, because to be honest #TheRock is a lousy ," as per Nicki Swift.

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