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WWE superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is the most electrifying man in sports entertainment and once in a generation wrestler. But do you know that The People’s Champ has acted in several movies as well?

The Rock is possibly one of the greatest WWE stars of all-time. The Most Electrifying Man main-event is the most brought PPV worldwide in WWE history. He was also part of the highest-rated segment in WWE history.

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This shows The Rock’s popularity among the fans, and that popularity and fandom have undoubtedly shifted from the WWE arena to Movie Theatres.

His movies are one of the World’s highest-grossing, and The Rock himself is now one of the highest-paid actors.

The Scorpion King has acted in more than 40 movies.

These are some of the movies that The Rock has acted into the date.

  1. The Mummy Returns (2001)

This is Rock’s first significant movie role in which he plays the Scorpion King. He was also in WWE’s one of the famous characters at that time. The movie was not a great success, but it paved the way for Rock, the movie star.

2. Baywatch (2017)

Rock starred in this movie that revives the original series of Baywatch. Dwayne plays Mitch Buchannon, the “Captain” of his squad of bodies. It has some fun themes that you should see if you’re a big fan of the Rock.

3. Snitch (2013)

This movie portrays The Rock in the most severe tone possible, and it surprises the viewers with his dedication. The performance of Rock in this movie was awe-inspiring and consistent.

4. “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (2012)

Journey 2 is the sequel of the 2008 movie “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” This is Dwayne’s one of the most significant lead roles of that time in this bigger-than-life 3D action movie.

5. The Scorpion King (2002)

Scorpion King is one of the most influential movies of The Rock as it was the first big movie after his cameo in The Mummy Returns. This movie was instrumental to Rock’s career in the film. This movie also gives Rock his first prominent role. 

6. Pain & Gain (2013)

Pain & Gain is one of the Rock’s best-ever performances. Dwayne was the highlight of the movie as coke-snorting, born-again loose cannon Paul Doyle. He was starred alongside Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Mackie.

7. Central Intelligence (2016)

Central Intelligence features The Rock opposite to one of his best friends Kevin Hart. His comedy timing in the movie was just perfect with Kevin by his side. 

The audience loved Rock’s performance as this movie became one of the biggest hits of 2016.

8. Fast Five (2011)

Fast Five is the movie that took Dwyane The Rock Johnson’s legacy to the top level of superstardom. His entry into the Fast and Furious franchise gave the franchise a new life. 

9. The Jumanji Series (2017-19)

The Jumanji series, which includes Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle(2017) and Jumanji: Next Level (2019), is one of the highlights of Dwayne The Rock Johnson’s reel career as he shows multi-layered acting performances filled with toughness, comedy and also vulnerability. One of the most significant box office successes of Rock’s career.

10. Moana (2016)

Moana is probably the greatest and the most undisputed movie of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as he brings the animated character alive with his voice and emotions.

In addition, Johnson voiced Demigod Maui’s character and is considered one of his best performances yet.

There were several other movies like Rampage (2018), The Rundown (2003), The Fate of the Furious (2016), Skyscaper(2018), Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs, and Shaw(2019 featuring his brother WWE Star Roman Reigns in it as well. 

There is another big upcoming Netflix movie lined up to go on the floors for The Rock is Red Notice featuring Gal Gaddot and Ryan Reynolds on November 12, 2021, which people are already finding amazing with the Trailer released a few days back.

Last but not least, Rock features in the DC universe in the movie Black Adam. Probably one of the most awaited movies now.

List of all the movies and TV series of Dwayne The Rock Johnson

Year Title of the Movie and SeriesRole 
2001The Mummy Returns.First Film role
2002 The Scorpion King Mathayus of Akkad
2003The Rundown Beck
2004Walking Tall Christopher 
2005BE COOLElliot Wilhelm

Doom Sarge Mahoning
2006Southland TalesBoxer Santaros
2007Reno 911!: MiamiAgent Rick Smith 

The Game Plan Joe Kingman
2008Get SmartAgent 23
2009Race to Witch MountainJack Bruno

Planet 51Voice role
2010Tooth Fairy Derek Thompson

The Other GuysChristopher Danson

You AgainAir Marshal

FasterJimmy Cullen
2011Fast FiveLuke Hobbs
2012Journey 2: The Mysterious IslandHank Parsons
2013Snitch John Mattews

GI Joe Retaliation Marvin F.

Pain & GainPaul Doyle

Fast & Furious 6Luke Hobbs
2014HerculesHercules
2015Furious 7Luke Hobbs

San AndreasRay Gaines
2016Central IntelligenceBob Stone

Moana Maui (Voice role )
2017The Fate of the FuriousLuke Hobbs

BaywatchLt. Mitch Buchannon

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle“Smolder” Bravestone
2018RampageDavis Okay

SkyscraperWill Sawyer
2019Hobbs & Shaw Luke Hobbs

Jumanji: The Next Level “Smolder” Bravestone
2021Jungle CruiseCaptain Frank

Free GuyBank Robber (Cameo)

Red Notice John Hartley
2022Black Adam Black Adam

DC League of Super-PetsKrypto the Superdog

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