Actor Dwayne Johnson (1972)

Black Adam (2022) is a spin-off film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) based on the iconic character of the same name. Set in 2600 BC, it follows the story of a young slave boy in Kahndaq who is granted the powers of Shazam by the Council of Wizards. This grants him the ability to stand up against his tyrannical ruler, King Ahk-Ton, who has enslaved his people to mine Eternium for ultimate power and invincibility. With his newfound abilities, he successfully overthrows Ahk-Ton’s reign and brings freedom to his people. Currently, Kahndaq falls under the oppressive rule of the Intergang – a notorious criminal ...

Coming to theaters in 2022, DC League of Super-Pets (2022) is an animated superhero comedy from Warner Animation Group, DC Entertainment, and Seven Bucks Productions. The film follows the story of Superman, who grows up with his loyal Kryptonian Labrador Retriever named Krypto. However, when Superman starts dating Lois Lane, Krypto becomes jealous and so Superman decides to find him a friend at an animal shelter. This is where they meet Ace, a Boxer trying to escape. Meanwhile, their archenemy Lex Luthor plans to use orange kryptonite to gain superpowers by reeling in a meteor with a tractor beam. Thankfully, the two are joined by their fellow members of the Justice ...

Based on the real-life of Dwayne Johnson, also known as ‘The Rock’, Young Rock (2021–2023) is an American sitcom that debuted on NBC on February 16, 2021. The show, created by Johnson alongside Jeff Chiang and Nahnatchka Khan, has garnered positive reviews from critics. It was later confirmed for a second season in April 2021 and treated fans to a holiday special episode on December 15th before the season two premiere on March 15, 2022. In May 2022, it was ...

Red Notice (2021), an American action comedy film written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, stars Dwayne Johnson alongside Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot and Ritu Arya. This marks the third team-up for Thurber and Johnson, following their successful collaborations on Central Intelligence (2016) and

Jungle Cruise (2021) is an American fantasy adventure film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, and Michael Green. The inspiration for the film comes from Walt Disney’s popular theme park attraction. In 1556, Spanish conquistadors led by Don Aguirre embark on a journey to South America in search of the legendary Lágrimas de Cristal Tree. This tree is believed to cure illness, heal injuries, break curses, and possibly heal ...

Stephen Merchant’s 2019 biographical sports comedy-drama, Fighting with My Family (2019), is based on Max Fisher’s 2012 documentary, The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family. Through the lens of Paige and her brother Zak Zodiac, the film tells the story of their journey to the WWE. Raised by renowned wrestlers Rick and Julia Knight, the siblings aspire to follow in their parents’ footsteps. After applying to join the WWE as adults, they meet veteran trainer Hutch Morgan at The O2 Arena before a SmackDown taping, where they also encounter WWE ...

The American fantasy adventure comedy film, Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), was directed by Jake Kasdan. Along with co-writers Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg, Kasdan masterfully crafted a story that follows Spencer Gilpin, Anthony ‘Fridge’ Johnson, Martha Kaply, and Bethany Walker. The group reunites over Christmas break after being away from each other during their first semester of college. However, not everything is as it seems for Spencer, who feels ...

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) is an action comedy film directed by David Leitch and written by Chris Morgan, Drew Pearce, and Morgan himself. It is the first spin-off in the Fast & Furious franchise, taking place after the events of The Fate of the Furious (2017). MI6 agent Hattie Shaw and her team are tasked with retrieving a dangerous virus known as “Snowflake” from terrorist group Eteon in London. However, their ...

Skyscraper (2018) is an American action thriller movie from 2018, written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. The film follows the journey of Will Sawyer, a former Marine turned FBI Hostage Rescue Team commander. While on a mission with colleague Ben Gillespie, Sawyer suffers the loss of his left leg below the knee during an encounter with a suicidal hostage taker. Ten years later, Sawyer is now a private security consultant and is recommended by Gillespie to assess the security measures for Hong Kong’s tallest skyscraper, ‘The Pearl’. With its impressive height of 3,500 feet (1,060 meters) and ...

Rampage (2018), an American sci-fi film directed by Brad Peyton and loosely based on the video game series by Midway Games, centers around a catastrophic event caused by a mutated laboratory rat on Athena-1, a space station owned by gene manipulation company Energyne. In the aftermath, CEO Claire Wyden orders Dr. Kerry Atkins, the only survivor, to retrieve research canisters containing a dangerous pathogen. However, upon fleeing in an escape pod, Atkins is killed due to damage from the rat’s rampage. The falling debris spreads across the United States, with one canister consumed by an American crocodile in the ...

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) is an American fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan. The screenplay was written by the teams of Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Scott Rosenberg, and Jeff Pinkner, based on a story conceived by McKenna. In 1996, teenager Alex Vreeke of Brantford, New Hampshire receives the game from his father after it was previously discarded by ...

Baywatch (2017) is an American action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, with a screenplay by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon. It tells the story of Lt. Mitch Buchannon, a beloved member of an elite lifeguard division in Emerald Bay, Florida. Along with his colleagues like Stephanie Holden and C.J. Parker, Mitch works tirelessly to protect the beaches and bay from dangers. However, their efforts are often met with resistance from beat cop Garner Ellerbee and his superior, Captain Thorpe. During one morning patrol, Mitch ...

The Fate of the Furious (2017) is an action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan. While enjoying their honeymoon in Cuba, newlyweds Dominic Toretto and Letty Ortiz are unexpectedly faced with a betrayal from a mysterious woman that forces them to confront their past. With the help of Mr. Nobody and Deckard Shaw, the team embarks on a journey from New York City to the icy plains of the Barents Sea to bring back their beloved family member, Dom. During their time in Havana, Dom’s cousin Fernando finds himself in trouble with local racer Raldo over ...

Released by Walt Disney Pictures, Moana (2016) is an American animated musical fantasy action-adventure film from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Set on the Polynesian island of Motunui, the inhabitants worship the goddess Te Fiti, who is believed to have brought life to the ocean using a pounamu stone as her heart and source of power. However, Maui, a shapeshifting demigod known for his trickery and mastery of wayfinding, stole Te Fiti’s heart centuries ago in order to give humanity the power of creation. This caused Te Fiti to disintegrate and Maui was attacked by Te Kā, a volcanic demon. He lost both the heart and his magical fish hook to the depths of the ...

Central Intelligence (2016) is an American buddy action comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber and written by Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen. In 1996, Calvin ‘The Golden Jet’ Joyner, a star athlete, was being honored at his high school. During his speech, a group of bullies led by Trevor Olson decided to play a cruel prank on the morbidly obese Robbie Weirdicht, who was happily dancing in the locker room shower. They threw him naked into the gymnasium in front of the entire school. While everyone else ...

Ballers (2015–2019) is an American sports comedy drama series created by Stephen Levinson and starring Dwayne Johnson as Spencer Strasmore. The show follows Spencer, a retired NFL player who has taken on a new career as a financial manager for other players. Premiering on HBO in 2015 with a pilot written by Levinson and directed by Peter Berg, the fifth and final season aired in 2019. As the former all-pro player struggles with memories from his past, he starts each day with ...

In the disaster film, San Andreas (2015), directed by Brad Peyton and written by Carlton Cuse, we follow the journey of Caltech seismologist Dr. Lawrence Hayes. Along with his colleague, Dr. Kim Park, he is conducting tests at Hoover Dam using a new earthquake prediction model. However, their plans are disrupted when an unknown fault suddenly ruptures nearby, causing a catastrophic 7.1-magnitude earthquake that destroys the dam. Despite Park’s heroic sacrifice to save a young girl, he is swept away by the ensuing flood. As Hayes investigates further, he discovers ...

Furious 7 (2015) is an action film directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan. After defeating Owen Shaw and securing pardons for their past crimes, Dominic Toretto, Brian O’Conner and the team have returned to the US to lead normal lives. Dom helps Letty Ortiz regain her memory while Brian adapts to fatherhood. Deckard Shaw, Owen’s older brother, seeks revenge by breaking into the hospital where Owen is being held in London. He also obtains profiles of Dom’s crew from the DSS field office in Los Angeles after a fight with Agent Luke Hobbs. A bomb ...

Hercules (2014) is an American action-adventure fantasy film featuring Dwayne Johnson in the lead role. Directed by Brett Ratner and written by Ryan J. Condal and Evan Spiliotopoulos, the film follows the journey of the eponymous character as he leads a team of mercenaries consisting of King-turned-prophet Amphiaraus, thief Autolycus, feral warrior Tydeus, Amazon archer Atalanta, and storyteller Iolaus. Known as a demigod and supposedly the son of Zeus, Hercules is known for ...

G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) is an American sci-fi action movie inspired by the popular G.I. Joe toys. The film follows Duke, a skilled intel and infantry professional, as he leads the G.I. Joe Team on a rescue mission at the Korean Demilitarized Zone to retrieve a defector from North Korea. Later, they receive orders to carry out another task: stealing nuclear warheads from Pakistan after its President dies during a civil war. But their actions are deemed treacherous and cause an international incident, leading Zartan – still disguised as the U.S. President – to launch a deadly airstrike that takes out Duke and most of the other Joes. Luckily, ...