Editing Dwayne Johnson (section)

== Acting career ==
[[File:Dwayne Johnson at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1|Johnson in April 2009]]
{{see also|Dwayne Johnson filmography}}

Johnson entered Hollywood and had early success due to his wrestling popularity and noted work ethic. Over his acting career, he became one of the [[List of highest-paid film actors|highest-paid]] and most successful actors in Hollywood.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/the-rock-career-2016-7|title=How The Rock went from failed football player to the highest-paid actor in Hollywood|work=Business Insider|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jul/13/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-worlds-highest-paid-actor-reasons-why|title=Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is the world's highest paid actor, and rightly so|last=Morris|first=Sam|date=July 14, 2016|website=The Guardian|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/12/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-kevin-hart-jumanji|title=The Secret to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Success|last=Chi|first=Paul|work=HWD|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/the-rocks-best-advice-for-success/|title=The Rock's best advice for success|work=Fortune|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref>
=== Career beginnings (1999–2010) ===

He began his acting career on television while wrestling. In his first television acting job, in 1999, he portrayed his father [[Rocky Johnson]] in an episode of ''[[That '70s Show]]'' called "That Wrestling Show". Nearly a year later, he appeared in the ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' episode "[[Tsunkatse]]" as an alien wrestler who fought against [[Seven of Nine]]. While Johnson was away from WWE, the company continued to sell "The Rock" merchandise, and he continued to be featured prominently in the opening montages of their television shows.<ref name="m&cbio" />

Johnson made his theatrical debut in ''[[The Mummy Returns]]'' (2001), playing the antagonist Mathayus "The Scorpion King". He reprised this role in the spin-off film ''[[The Scorpion King]]'' (2002), where he starred as the titular character. Johnson was paid {{USD|5.5 million|long=no}} for his leading role, putting him in the [[Guinness World Records]] for the highest salary for a first-time leading man.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-rock-cooks-up-124m-salary-highest-ever-for-any-actor/|title=The Rock cooks up a $124M salary, highest ever for any actor|website=CNET|accessdate=July 31, 2024}}</ref> The film was a commercial success and despite mixed reception, Johnson's acting was praised.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120805062744/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,231509~1~0~scorpionking,00.html Review by Owen Gleiberman], [[Entertainment Weekly]]</ref> Film critic [[Roger Ebert]] wrote, "I expect him to become a durable action star".<ref>{{cite web |last=Ebert |first=Roger |author-link=Roger Ebert |date=April 19, 2002 |title=The Scorpion King |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-scorpion-king-2002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720182552/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-scorpion-king-2002 |archive-date=July 20, 2023 |access-date=July 13, 2024 |website=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]}} {{Rating|3|4}}</ref>

In the following years, he worked in action films ''[[The Rundown]]'' (2003), and ''[[Walking Tall (2004 film)|Walking Tall]]'' (2004), but these films failed to gain success. He had a supporting role in the comedy ''[[Be Cool]]'' (2005) as a homosexual bodyguard hoping to become an actor,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/be-cool-2005 |title=Warmed-over Chili not cool |date=March 3, 2005 |website=Rogerebert.com}}</ref> and was the primary antagonist in the horror film ''[[Doom (film)|Doom]]'' (2005). He also worked in the sports drama ''[[Gridiron Gang]]'' (2006), comedy ''[[Reno 911!: Miami]]'' (2007), and thriller ''[[Southland Tales]]'' (2006). He had further success by playing an arrogant famous American football player in the sports family comedy ''[[The Game Plan (film)|The Game Plan]]'' (2007), Agent 23 in spy action comedy ''[[Get Smart (film)|Get Smart]]'' (2008), a cab driver in the science fiction film ''[[Race to Witch Mountain]]'' (2009), [[Tooth fairy|the title character]] in the fantasy comedy ''[[Tooth Fairy (2010 film)|Tooth Fairy]]'' (2010) and a police officer in buddy cop comedy ''[[The Other Guys]]'' (2010). Johnson returned to action genre in the unsuccessful ''[[Faster (2010 film)|Faster]]'' (2010). 

Johnson made his voice acting debut in the 2006 video game ''[[SpyHunter: Nowhere to Run|Spyhunter: Nowhere to Run]]'', originally intended as a tie-in for an unproduced film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/spy-hunter-nowhere-to-run/1900-6157769/ |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> He also voiced [[NASA]] astronaut Chuck in the 2009 animated sci-fi comedy ''[[Planet 51]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Robert Z. Pearlman |date=2009-11-20 |title=NASA Recruits 'Planet 51' Actor Dwayne Johnson to Spread Message |url=https://www.space.com/7573-nasa-recruits-planet-51-actor-dwayne-johnson-spread-message.html |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=Space.com |language=en}}</ref> He presented the [[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects]] at the [[80th Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalhit.com/academy/80/winners.shtml |title=80th Annual Academy Awards Results & Commentary |date=April 22, 2008 |website=DigitalHit.com |quote=Dwayne Johnson a.k.a. The Rock, presents Visual Effects}}</ref>

=== Commercial success (2011–2020) ===
Johnson's first big box-office success came in 2011, portraying Luke Hobbs in ''[[Fast Five]]'' (2011); the film became the [[2011 in film#Highest-grossing films|seventh highest-grossing film of 2011]]. Following this, all of Johnson's projects in the 2010s decade achieved major success and established him as a bankable actor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=updated |first=Jerrica Tisdale last |date=2019-12-08 |title=10 Highest-Grossing Dwayne Johnson Movies |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2485887/10-highest-grossing-dwayne-johnson-movies |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=CINEMABLEND |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Colbert |first=Stephen M. |date=2023-05-19 |title=The Rise And Fall Of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Box Office Viagra |url=https://screenrant.com/dwayne-rock-johnson-box-office-hits-flops-reality/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> He next starred in the box office hit ''[[Journey 2: The Mysterious Island]]'' in 2012. He became known for reinvigorating film franchises after portraying [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Marvin F. Hinton / Roadblock]] in ''[[G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' and reprising his role as Luke Hobbs in ''[[Fast & Furious 6]]'' (2013),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/why-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-is-%E2%80%98franchise-viagra%E2%80%99-102100359.html |title=Why Dwayne The Rock Johnson is 'franchise viagra' |website=Yahoo.com |date=November 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=TheRock|first=Dwayne|last=Johnson|number=235929285557358592|date=August 16, 2012|title=3:35am. London. AM cardio starts now.. then breakfast, then hit the weights, then on to set of FAST 6. Let's roll.. #OwnIt}}</ref> while also starring in true-story films ''[[Pain & Gain]]'' (2013) and ''[[Empire State (2013 film)|Empire State]]'' (2013). That same year, he hosted and produced the [[TNT (American TV network)|TNT]] [[reality competition]] series ''[[The Hero (2013 TV series)|The Hero]]'',<ref name=WrapGilman>{{Cite web | last = Gilman | first = Greg | title = How the Rock Went From Action Hero to TNT Reality 'Hero' | url = https://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/how-rock-went-action-hero-tnt-reality-hero-95941/ | work = [[The Wrap]] | date = June 6, 2013 | access-date = April 16, 2020 | archive-date = August 20, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180820113024/https://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/how-rock-went-action-hero-tnt-reality-hero-95941/ | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Hero – official page |url=http://www.tntdrama.com/title/display/?oid=399948 |publisher=TNT |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118054654/http://www.tntdrama.com/title/display/?oid=399948 |archive-date=January 18, 2013 }}</ref> and won the Favorite Male Buttkicker Award at the [[2013 Kids' Choice Awards|2013 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2013/03/23/kids-choice-awards-winners-2013-list-nickelodeon/|title=Kids' Choice Awards Winners 2013: Kristen Stewart & More — Full List|first=Andy|last=Swift|date=March 24, 2013|access-date=July 15, 2019|archive-date=March 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301075604/https://hollywoodlife.com/2013/03/23/kids-choice-awards-winners-2013-list-nickelodeon/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2013, it was announced that he would executive produce and star in ''[[Ballers]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/10/john-david-washington-to-co-star-in-hbos-ballers-robert-hoffman-in-es-songbyrd-616892/|title=John David Washington To Co-Star In HBO's 'Ballers', Robert Hoffman In E!'s 'Songbyrd'|first1=Nellie|last1=Andreeva|date=October 21, 2013}}</ref> an [[HBO]] [[comedy-drama]] series about [[NFL]] players living in Miami.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/05/dwayne-johnson-to-star-produce-hbo-pilot-about-athletes-from-steve-levinson-mark-wahlberg-peter-berg-to-direct-488467/|title=Dwayne Johnson To Star In & Produce HBO Pilot About Athletes From Steve Levinson & Mark Wahlberg, Peter Berg To Direct|first1=Nellie|last1=Andreeva|date=May 2, 2013}}</ref> By December of that year, ''[[Forbes]]'' named him the top-grossing actor of 2013, with his films bringing in {{USD|1.3 billion|long=no}} worldwide for the year. ''Forbes'' credited the success of ''Fast & Furious 6'', which grossed {{USD|789 million|long=no}} globally, and his frequent acting work as primary reasons for topping the list.<ref>{{cite news |last=Pomerantz |first=Dorothy |title=Dwayne Johnson Is The Top-Grossing Actor Of 2013 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dorothypomerantz/2013/12/16/dwayne-johnson-is-the-top-grossing-actor-of-2013/ |work=Forbes | date = December 16, 2013}}</ref>

Johnson starred as [[Hercules|the title character]] in ''[[Hercules (2014 film)|Hercules]]'' in 2014<ref name="Coming Soon">{{cite web |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=98951 |title=Hercules, Starring Dwayne Johnson, to Arrive August 8, 2014 |publisher=Coming Soon |date=January 17, 2013 |access-date=April 16, 2020 |archive-date=October 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027183149/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=98951 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and hosted another reality series for TNT that same year, entitled ''Wake Up Call'', which saw him "lending a helping hand to everyday people who were facing enormous challenges in their lives" alongside guest experts such as [[Rocco DiSpirito]], [[Jillian Michaels (personal trainer)|Jillian Michaels]], and [[Josh Shipp (teen expert)|Josh Shipp]].<ref name="auto">{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2013/tv/news/tnt-orders-reality-series-wake-up-call-from-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-1200758762/ |title=TNT Orders Reality Series 'Wake Up Call' from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson |work=Variety}}</ref> In 2015, Johnson reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in ''[[Furious 7]]''<ref>{{cite tweet|user=TheRock|first=Dwayne|last=Johnson|number=365921807393505280|date=August 9, 2013|title=She rocks my Championship belt better than me! My fam @UFC Champ @RondaRousey joins me in FAST & FURIOUS 7! #BringIt}}</ref> and starred in the disaster film ''[[San Andreas (film)|San Andreas]]''. In 2016, he co-starred with [[Kevin Hart]] in the action-comedy ''[[Central Intelligence]]'' and had a lead voice role in the Disney animated film ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]'', in which he voiced [[Maui (Moana)|Maui]]. He reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in ''[[The Fate of the Furious]]'', which was released in 2017. Johnson starred in two other blockbuster movies that year, ''[[Baywatch (film)|Baywatch]]'' and ''[[Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle]]'' as [[Mitch Buchannon|Mitchell "Mitch" Buchannon]] and [[Dr. Smolder Bravestone]], respectively.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Siegel |first1=Tatiana |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |title=Dwayne Johnson to Star in Film Adaptation of 'Rampage' Video Game |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/dwayne-johnson-star-film-adaptation-804458/ |access-date=January 31, 2022 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=June 23, 2015}}</ref><ref name="comingsoon.net">{{cite news |last1=Evry |first1=Max |title=Dwayne Johnson Officially Boards Jumanji Remake |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/679261-dwayne-johnson-officially-boards-jumanji-remake |access-date=August 27, 2016 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]] |date=April 22, 2016}}</ref> In 2018, he starred in the action films ''[[Rampage (2018 film)|Rampage]]'' and ''[[Skyscraper (2018 film)|Skyscraper]]''.
[[File:Dwayne Johnson star (Hollywood Walk of Fame stars).jpg|thumb|upright=1|Johnson's star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in July 2022]]

Johnson's role within the ''[[Fast & Furious]]'' franchise continued with ''[[Hobbs & Shaw|Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw]]'', starring alongside co-star [[Jason Statham]]. [[David Leitch (director)|David Leitch]] directed the project from a script co-written by franchise-writer [[Chris Morgan (writer)|Chris Morgan]] and [[Drew Pearce]]. The film began principal photography in September 2018, and was released on July 26, 2019. Johnson reprised his role as Bravestone, in ''[[Jumanji: The Next Level]]''. With the critical and financial success of ''Welcome to the Jungle'', production of the movie began in early 2019, and it was released on December 13, 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2018/04/sony-jumanji-sequel-release-date-december-2019-1202375219/|title=Sony Dates 'Jumanji' Sequel For December 2019 – CinemaCon|last=N'Duka|first=Amanda|date=April 24, 2018|work=Deadline|access-date=June 24, 2018}}</ref>

Johnson's films grossed $10.6 billion in the 2010s, making him the decade's sixth-highest-grossing actor and the highest-grossing actor outside the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barker |first=Stephen |date=2020-12-27 |title=The 10 Highest Grossing Actors Of The 2010s, Ranked According To Box Office Mojo |url=https://screenrant.com/highest-grossing-actors-2010s-box-office-mojo/ |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>

=== Career fluctuations (2021–present) ===
In 2021, after a year long hiatus, Johnson co-starred with [[Emily Blunt]] in [[Disney]]'s ''[[Jungle Cruise (film)|Jungle Cruise]]'' as Frank Wolff. The film is based on the theme-park ride [[Jungle Cruise|of the same name]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/dwayne-johnson-jungle-cruise-movie-disney-1201501768/|title=Dwayne Johnson Guiding 'Jungle Cruise' Pic For Disney|first=Erik |last=Pedersen|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=August 19, 2015}}</ref> [[Jaume Collet-Serra]] directed, with a script by [[Michael Green (writer)|Michael Green]] from a previous one by [[J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/dwayne-johnson-jungle-cruise-jaume-collet-serra-director-disney-suicide-squad-2-1202139090/|title=Jaume Collet-Serra To Direct Dwayne Johnson In 'Jungle Cruise': No 'Suicide Squad 2'|last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr.|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=July 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/emily-blunt-disney-jungle-cruise-dwayne-johnson/|title=Emily Blunt Boards Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' with Dwayne Johnson|website=Collider.com|last=Keene|first=Allison|date=January 30, 2018|access-date=January 30, 2018}}</ref> In addition to his work on the film, Johnson assisted with re-designing the titular ride for all Disney theme parks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1653200/the-rocks-jungle-cruise-involvement-will-go-beyond-the-movie|title=The Rock's Jungle Cruise Involvement Will Go Beyond The Movie|date=April 30, 2017|website=Cinemablend.com|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref> ''Jungle Cruise'' was released on July 30, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/dwayne-johnson-jungle-cruise-disney-july-2020-release-date-change-1202486056/|title=Dwayne Johnson's 'Jungle Cruise' Moves To Summer 2020|first1=Anthony|last1=D'Alessandro|date=October 19, 2018|access-date=September 2, 2019|archive-date=April 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407150952/https://deadline.com/2018/10/dwayne-johnson-jungle-cruise-disney-july-2020-release-date-change-1202486056/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/4896929/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-kicks-off-hardcore-eight-month-workout-program/|title=Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Kicks Off 'Hardcore' Eight-Month Workout Program|date=May 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/black-widow-moves-to-november-as-other-mcu-films-shift-back-to-2021-2022/|title='Black Widow' Moves to November as Other MCU Films Shift Back to 2021, 2022|website=The Wrap|first=Brian|last=Welk|date=April 3, 2020|access-date=April 3, 2020}}</ref> On March 16, 2021, he appeared for the first time as the video game character, The Foundation, in ''[[Fortnite Battle Royale]]''. Johnson was initially uncredited in his role, yet hinted at his involvement through a series of Instagram posts. His involvement was finally confirmed during the Chapter 2 End Event on December 4, 2021, with The Foundation removing his helmet to reveal that he shared Johnson's voice and likeness.<ref>{{cite web | last=Medina | first=Bryan | title=Fortnite reveals Dwayne Johnson as "The Foundation" while Spider-Man joins Chapter 3 | website=MARCA | date=December 5, 2021 | url=https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/movies/2021/12/05/61ac0b2122601d6b328b4572.html | access-date=December 8, 2021}}</ref> Also in 2021, Johnson starred in [[Netflix]]'s film ''[[Red Notice (film)|Red Notice]]'', written and directed by [[Rawson Marshall Thurber]]. It is the third time that the two collaborated, after ''Central Intelligence'' and ''Skyscraper''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/dwayne-johnson-gal-gadot-ryan-reynolds-red-notice-netflix-rawson-marshall-thurber-1202643002/|title=Netflix Takes 'Red Notice'; Ryan Reynolds Joins Dwayne Johnson & Gal Gadot In Rawson Marshall Thurber-Directed Global Heist Film|first1=Mike Jr. |last1=Fleming|date=July 8, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-much-does-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-make-for-one-movie-1520591400|title= How Much Does Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Make for One Movie?|first=Ben|last=Fritz|work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|date=March 9, 2018}}</ref> It co-stars [[Gal Gadot]] and [[Ryan Reynolds]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/dwayne-johnsons-red-notice-pushed-back-5-months-fall-2020/|title=Dwayne Johnson's 'Red Notice' Pushed Back 5 Months to Fall 2020|date=November 8, 2018}}</ref> It is the most watched film on Netflix of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 10 Most Popular Movies on Netflix of All Time - Netflix Tudum |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250211211441/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/most-popular |archive-date=2025-02-11 |access-date=2025-04-27 |website=Netflix Tudum |language=en}}</ref>

Johnson voiced [[Krypto the Superdog]] in the animated feature ''[[DC League of Super-Pets|DC League of Super Pets]]'' (2022), which was released theatrically in July and emerged as a success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DC League of Super Pets (2022) - Financial Information |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/DC-League-of-Super-Pets-(2022)#tab=summary |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Numbers}}</ref> On November 14, 2019, he had announced a late 2021 release date for the superhero ''Black Adam'' film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/14/entertainment/black-adam-movie-the-rock-trnd/index.html|title=Dwayne Johnson announces release date for 'Black Adam' superhero film|first=Sandra|last=Gonzalez|website=CNN|date=November 14, 2019|access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref> Production on ''[[Black Adam (film)|Black Adam]]'' began filming in April 2021 and was released on October 21, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Kroll|first1=Justin|date=February 8, 2019|title=Seven Bucks Productions' Hiram Garcia on 'Fighting With My Family' and Dwayne Johnson's Work Ethic|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/seven-bucks-productions-hiram-garcia-dwayne-johnson-fighting-with-my-family-1203131584/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Joe Anderton|date=April 10, 2021|title=Dwayne Johnson announces DC's Black Adam has started filming|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a36083670/dwayne-johnson-dc-black-adam-filming-update/|access-date=April 10, 2021|website=Digital Spy}}</ref> He earned {{USD|22.5 million|long=no}} to star in the film and received millions more for producing and promoting it on social media.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/features/movie-star-salaries-joaquin-phoenix-joker-2-tom-cruise-1235320046/|title=Inside Movie Stars' Salaries: Joaquin Phoenix Nabs $20M for ''Joker 2,'' Tom Cruise Heads to Over $100M and More|date=July 20, 2022|first=Brent|last=Lang|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref> However, the anticipated film received mixed to negative reviews and turned out to be a box office disappointment. Following the failure of ''Black Adam'', Johnson's star power came under scrutiny, and his involvement in creative decisions faced criticism.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Jodee |date=2023-03-21 |title=Black Adam's Failure Was Fueled by Dwayne Johnson's Ego, Claims Hollywood Exec |url=https://www.cbr.com/black-adam-failure-dwayne-johnson-ego/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Eammon Jacobs, Tufayel |title=Dwayne Johnson's superhero movie 'Black Adam' flopped. Now, he's looking for redemption in WWE. |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-wwe-a24-fast-furious-black-adam-2024-1#:~:text=Johnson's%20turn%20as%20antihero%20Black,million%20to%20turn%20a%20profit.&text=Johnson%20spent%20plenty%20of%20time,hierarchy%20in%20the%20DC%20Universe |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2023, Johnson voiced his Moana character Maui in Disney crossover short film ''[[Once Upon a Studio]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Debruge |first=Peter |date=2023-10-16 |title=Disney Assembles 543 Familiar Cartoon Characters for the First Time in 'Once Upon a Studio' Short |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/features/walt-disney-animation-studios-once-upon-a-studio-short-1235756734/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> In May 2023, Johnson reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in a [[cameo appearance]] during the [[post-credits scene|mid-credits scene]] of ''[[Fast X]]''. By the early 2020s, Johnson faced increasing criticism for consistently portraying similar characters, often described as charismatic, larger-than-life figures who are both physically imposing and possess a dry wit. These roles frequently involve action or adventure elements, and the characters tend to be heroic, if sometimes reluctant, protagonists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karp |first=Rebekah |date=2022-12-05 |title=Dwayne Johnson Movies Where He Plays the Same Character |url=https://movieweb.com/dwayne-johnson-movies-same-character/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=MovieWeb |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Proctor |first=Emily |date=2022-06-12 |title=13 Actors Who Play The Same Character In Every Film, According to Reddit |url=https://screenrant.com/reddit-actors-typecast-play-same-character-every-film/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>

Johnson has been a member of the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] in the Actor's Branch since 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stedman |first1=Alex |title=Academy Invites Record 774 New Members |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/academy-new-members-class-of-2017-1202481404/ |access-date=October 7, 2020 |work=Variety |date=June 28, 2017}}</ref> In 2024, he presented an award alongside [[Bad Bunny]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Wishes Happy 30th Birthday to 'Brother' Bad Bunny While Presenting at 2024 Oscars |url=https://people.com/oscars-2024-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-wishes-bad-bunny-happy-30th-birthday-8607084 |access-date=March 16, 2024 |website=Peoplemag}}</ref> In November 2024, Johnson reunited with director [[Jake Kasdan]] to star alongside [[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]], [[Lucy Liu]], and [[J. K. Simmons]], in the Christmas themed action comedy [[Red One (film)|''Red One'']],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malhotra |first=Rahul |title=With 'Moana 2' and 'Red One', Dwayne Johnson Has Accomplished a Rare Box Office Feat |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/with-moana-2-and-red-one-dwayne-johnson-has-accomplished-a-rare-box-office-feat/ar-AA1v18dP |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref> which didn't fare well both critically and financially.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gearan |first=Hannah |date=2025-01-09 |title=Dwayne Johnson's 2024 Box Office Flop Gets New Life On Streaming Charts |url=https://screenrant.com/red-one-movie-prime-video-streaming-charts/#:~:text=The%20Movie%20Flopped%20In%20Theaters&text=Red%20One%20is%20now%20doing,Culpa%20Tuya,%20and%20The%20Beekeeper. |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> However, it became one of the top streamed movies of 2024 after its release on [[Amazon Prime]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=2025-01-27 |title=The Year of 'Bluey': Kids' Favorite Dominates 2024 Year-End Streaming Chart |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bluey-bridgerton-2024-year-end-streaming-charts-1236119192/ |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> In the same month, he reprised his voice role of [[Maui (Moana)|Maui]] from ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]'' (2016), in its sequel ''[[Moana 2]]''. Despite receiving mixed reception, the film opened strongly and set several box office records.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McClintock |first=Pamela |date=2024-12-02 |title='Moana 2' Achieves Demigod Status: All the Box Office Records Broken |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/moana-2-box-office-records-broken-1236074175/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> It eventually emerged as the [[2024 in film|third highest-grossing film of 2024]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Worldwide Box Office |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/world/2024/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref> 

He will next portray former [[MMA]] fighter [[Mark Kerr (fighter)|Mark Kerr]] in biographical sports drama ''[[The Smashing Machine (2025 film)|The Smashing Machine]]'' (2025),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-21 |title=Dwayne Johnson is completely unrecognizable in new movie role leaving fans shocked |url=https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/news/dwayne-johnson-the-rock-the-smashing-machine-unrecognizable-085355-20240521 |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=UNILAD |language=en}}</ref> and will portray Maui again in the live action adaptation ''[[Moana (2026 film)|Moana]]'' (2026).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=2024-04-05 |title=Disney Sets 'Toy Story 5,' 'Mandalorian & Grogu' for 2026, Delays Live-Action 'Moana' by a Year |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-sets-toy-story-5-mandalorian-and-grogu-1235867413/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> In February 2025, Johnson was cast in a crime drama film directed by [[Martin Scorsese]], alongside [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] and [[Emily Blunt]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Fleming |first1=Mike Jr. |last2=Kroll |first2=Justin |date=20 February 2025 |title=Town Says Aloha To A Hawaii-Set 'Goodfellas' Meets 'The Departed': Scorsese, DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson & Emily Blunt Top Crime Drama Package |url=https://deadline.com/2025/02/scorsese-dicaprio-crime-movie-dwayne-johnson-emily-blunt-1236295098/ |access-date=22 February 2025 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> The film will depict the mafia's influence in [[Hawaii]], with Johnson portraying an aspiring mob boss's rise within the criminal underworld.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Fay |date=14 March 2025 |title=Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson breaks his silence on being cast in Martin Scorsese's new movie, calling it the "most creatively inspiring time" of his career |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/crime-movies/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-breaks-his-silence-on-being-cast-in-martin-scorseses-new-movie-calling-it-the-most-creatively-inspiring-time-of-his-career/ |access-date=15 March 2025 |website=gamesradar |language=en}}</ref>