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.
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.
- 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 Series | Role |
| 2001 | The Mummy Returns. | First Film role |
| 2002 | The Scorpion King | Mathayus of Akkad |
| 2003 | The Rundown | Beck |
| 2004 | Walking Tall | Christopher |
| 2005 | BE COOL | Elliot Wilhelm |
| Doom | Sarge Mahoning | |
| 2006 | Southland Tales | Boxer Santaros |
| 2007 | Reno 911!: Miami | Agent Rick Smith |
| The Game Plan | Joe Kingman | |
| 2008 | Get Smart | Agent 23 |
| 2009 | Race to Witch Mountain | Jack Bruno |
| Planet 51 | Voice role | |
| 2010 | Tooth Fairy | Derek Thompson |
| The Other Guys | Christopher Danson | |
| You Again | Air Marshal | |
| Faster | Jimmy Cullen | |
| 2011 | Fast Five | Luke Hobbs |
| 2012 | Journey 2: The Mysterious Island | Hank Parsons |
| 2013 | Snitch | John Mattews |
| GI Joe Retaliation | Marvin F. | |
| Pain & Gain | Paul Doyle | |
| Fast & Furious 6 | Luke Hobbs | |
| 2014 | Hercules | Hercules |
| 2015 | Furious 7 | Luke Hobbs |
| San Andreas | Ray Gaines | |
| 2016 | Central Intelligence | Bob Stone |
| Moana | Maui (Voice role ) | |
| 2017 | The Fate of the Furious | Luke Hobbs |
| Baywatch | Lt. Mitch Buchannon | |
| Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | “Smolder” Bravestone | |
| 2018 | Rampage | Davis Okay |
| Skyscraper | Will Sawyer | |
| 2019 | Hobbs & Shaw | Luke Hobbs |
| Jumanji: The Next Level | “Smolder” Bravestone | |
| 2021 | Jungle Cruise | Captain Frank |
| Free Guy | Bank Robber (Cameo) | |
| Red Notice | John Hartley | |
| 2022 | Black Adam | Black Adam |
| DC League of Super-Pets | Krypto the Superdog |
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