Dwayne Johnson may be at the top of the Hollywood A-List, but despite his popularity, his latest films have failed to generate much enthusiasm or revenue, but that is all set to change thanks toJumanji 4finally setting a release date. Johnson’s career has taken him to the extremes in terms of performances. Initially, he started out as a professional wrestler, where he grew his audience and became a popular athlete. However, his first foray into film, with his silent role as the monster inThe Mummy Returnswas less than spectacular.
However, Johnson pushed forward, and within a short span, he became a popular and credible actor in his own rite. His physique clearly made him a good fit foraction roles and playing the hero, but Johnson also refined his ability to deliver emotional and compelling performances. And then, he found a niche as a comedy action star. But for the last several years,Johnson’s acting career has been slower than usual, with the actor returning to work in the wrestling space once again.
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It’s Been A Slow Several Years For Dwayne Johnson
After the lastJumanjimovie managed to rake in an incredible nearly $800 million at the box office in 2019 (viaThe Numbers),Johnson had a string of tough luck in the movie space. Disney projected they’d have a big hit on their hands withJungle Cruise, a movie based on one of the park rides that could have expanded in a similar way to thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise, but the film only just recovered their total production budget at the box office (viaThe Numbers), which meant the plans to expand the franchise were put on the back burner.
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Then, Johnson starred inRed Noticealongside two other action giants, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot, but the film was critically panned earning a measly 37% onRotten Tomatoesfrom critics. Then, in 2022,Johnson went all in on the marketing and promotion forBlack Adam, a movie that he hoped would revive the struggling DCEU, and he even managed to get Henry Cavill back after many years away from the franchise. But, despite doubling their production budget at the box office (viaThe Numbers), the movie was released just weeks before the death of the DCEU was announced, and James Gunn was hired as the co-CEO of DC Studios.
Jumanji 4 Should Be A Guaranteed Hit For Dwayne Johnson
Jumanji Is A Multi Billion Dollar Franchise
With so much bad luck, it was no wonder that the actor took a step back from Hollywood and put all his efforts into reviving his wrestling career. However, with theannouncement ofJumanji 4set to release in 2026, it’s as close as possible to a guaranteed hit for the star. The first movie is a beloved classic from 1995, which was later revived in 2017 withJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The film and its basic plot lent itself to a revival because of the game, which could be played by anyone, and with an updated video game setting, it became an instant hit.
With so much bad luck, it was no wonder that the actor took a step back from Hollywood and put all his efforts into reviving his wrestling career.
Likewise, the sequel,Jumanji: The Next Levelcontinued to build on the success of the original and delight fans everywhere. So, while no movie is ever a 100% guarantee to strike big at the box office, it’s highly likely thatJumanji 4will exceed $500 million, and verylikely get closer to the billion dollar markupon its release. And while the profitability of a movie is not the only factor worth considering, it certainly helps the actors involved.
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Dwayne Johnson Has Some Huge Hits Coming
As of November 2024,Dwayne Johnson is currently tied to 13 separate projects set to be releasedin the next few years (viaIMDb). His last leading role in a film was back in 2022, withBlack Adam, but now, after a brief hiatus, the actor is set toappear inMoana 2andRed Onein late 2024. In addition to a live-action version of Moana, where he will again reprise his role as Maui and which is set to release in 2026. In 2025, he will star in the biopic,The Smashing Machine, which could garner the star some critical acclaim.
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Then the graft continues into 2026, withJumanji 4, the live-actionMoana, andFast X: Part 2being just a few of the other upcoming titles on his slate. With so many upcoming projects, and several tied to hit franchises or set to be a big move forward for Dwayne Johnson’s career, there is a lot to look forward to. But among them,Jumanji 4stands to be one of the potential biggest live-action hits in the next couple of years, helping to get The Rock back on top.
