Editing Dwayne Johnson (section)

=== 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>