The Rock Movies: A List Of Upcoming Films Starring Dwayne Johnson

Maui (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) speaks in Moana.
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Dwayne Johnson, as always, is a busy man in Hollywood. After his much-discussed role in The Smashing Machine in 2025, the 2026 movie schedule has a couple of films from the star that most would consider more his bread and butter. To be sure, though The Smashing Machine underwhelmed at the box office, Johnson was great. Still, it's good to see some movies like Moana and the still untitled Jumanji sequel hitting theaters this year.

As usual, there are also a high number of movies that have been announced for the future, but less is known about them. We'll cover those here as well, so without further ado, let's get into Dwayne Johnson's upcoming movie schedule.

Moana (July 10, 2026)

Dwayne Johnson as Maui riding on a boat in 2016's Moana

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Don’t worry, Dwayne Johnson isn’t turning his back on family-friendly entertainment just yet, as he’s producing and starring in the upcoming Moana live-action remake. Like the 2016 animated original, the movie will follow a young Polynesian princess seeking to absolve her island of a terrible curse as she teams up with a demigod for some much-needed help.

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The actor is also reprising the role of Maui, which is a relief because we cannot imagine him allowing anyone else to play a role as personal to him as this. However, while Auliʻi Cravalho is executive producing the live-action Moana, Australian actor Catherine Laga’aia is inheriting the title role. It’s going to be wild to see The Rock singing, dancing, and turning into all kinds of animals when Moana debuts on July 10, 2026.

Untitled Jumanji Sequel (December 25, 2026)

Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Bravestone looking into the distance in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

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The third (or fourth) Jumanji movie has been a long time in the making. Like the movies themselves, it's been a wild ride. The most recent release from the franchise, 2019's Jumanji: The Next Level, feels like a very long time ago. At the time of that film's release, discussion of another installment was already underway. In 2020, the pandemic put a crimp in those plans, and it's taken another six years to finally get what is expected to be the final installment in the franchise, at least for now.

The film, which still does not have an official title, is expected to hit theaters on Christmas, December 25, 2026. The good news is that even though we still have a while to wait, pretty much the whole cast from the previous films will be returning for this one.

Fast Forever (March 17, 2028)

Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs staring intensely in the post-credits scene of Fast X

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Like the next Jumangi release, the next Fast movie has had quite a few starts and stops over the last few years. The eleventh movie in the franchise, now titled Fast Forever, is coming. For years, it looked like the 2019 spin-off, Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, was the last we would see of Dwayne Johnson in the role of Luke Hobbs, considering the actor's previous beef with Vin Diesel behind the scenes, which Diesel cheekily acknowledged by greeting Johnson at the Golden Globes.

However, following his surprise Fast X cameo in the post-credits tag, Johnson confirmed in an X post with an included video he filmed himself from Hawaii that he is returning to the long-running, action-packed franchise. "Put your funderwear on" and prepare to see more of Hobbs in the eleventh Fast and Furious movie. Variety later reported that the movie, which will go back to the franchise’s roots, would hit the big screen at some point in April 2027, but that has been further pushed back to 2028, and is now expected to drop in theaters on March 17, 2028.

Given the recent history of the franchise and the dodgy production schedule, this is one we're keeping a close eye on. As of now, we're not aware of when production is expected to begin.

Lizard Music (TBA)

Dwayne Johnson sitting in a church in Pain & Gain

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The relationship shared by Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie won’t be a one-and-done type of affair, as The Smashing Machine isn’t their only movie in the works. Those expecting another gritty and emotionally gruelling drama about a decorated fighter dealing with fame, fortune, and addiction won’t find that here, as they’re gearing up for Lizard Music, which sounds like a wild fantasy film.

In September 2025, Deadline reported that Safdie and Johnson were teaming up for an upcoming book-to-screen adaptation of David Koplan’s 1976 novel about a young boy who stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing music. His search for answers will lead him to an eccentric character called Chicken Man, who’ll be played by Johnson. There’s no word on a release date or other casting information as of April 2026.

Breakthrough (TBA)

Dwayne Johnson in Young Rock on NBC

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Dwayne Johnson has already lined up his next, potentially great A24 movie. It is a psychological thriller called Breakthrough, for which he is set to play a manipulative motivational guru who targets an impressionable young man in early 2000s Southern California, according to Deadline.

The Rock is playing a rare supporting role in the film, which comes from up-and-coming writer Zeke Goodman, who is also an actor known for modern series adaptations of classic '90s teen movies I Know What You Did Last Summer and Cruel Intentions. News has been quiet since this was announced last year, so like others, we're keeping our ear out for anything new.

Untitled Martin Scorsese Hawaii Crime Drama (TBD)

Dwayne Johnson talks on the beach during the live-action announcement for Moana.

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Dwayne Johnson has another collaboration with Emily Blunt in the works that will also mark his first collaboration with one of Hollywood's most esteemed director-actor duos, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. The project, which 20th Century Studios will distribute, is a currently untitled crime drama based on a true story that occurred in Hawaii.

According to Deadline, Johnson and Blunt brought the idea to Scorsese and DiCaprio – all of whom will also produce the film. Nick Bilton, producer of true crime documentaries such as the Elizabeth Holmes-focused The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, has been picked as the writer. Johnson called the development of this film "the most creatively inspiring time" of his career in a post on X.

We're really hoping this comes true, but as of April 2026, there has been little news since this picture was announced in March 2025.

Monster Jam (TBA)

A monster truck mid-jump in Monster Jam

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In addition to his live-action remake of Moana, Dwayne Johnson has another upcoming Disney movie in the works that seems perfectly on brand for the action movie star. He announced at 2024's D23 Expo that he is developing a movie based on Monster Jam. Monster Jam is a live event showcasing souped-up trucks, bearing fun, distinct themes, that are constantly racing against each other as they perform daring flips and tricks.

As of now, there has been no movement on this film since it was first announced about two years ago, so this may not be moving forward.

Red Notice 2 (TBA)

Ryan Reynolds Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson stand together in the open in Red Notice.

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The record-breaking success of 2021's Netflix original movie Red Notice is not too surprising when you consider the star power behind it: Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds, DCEU movies star Gal Gadot, and Dwayne Johnson. It was also no surprise when the platform announced it was planning a sequel or two to Rawson Marshall Thurber's action-comedy back in 2022.

In case there was any uncertainty regarding the fate of Red Notice 2, in 2023, Gadot claimed to Collider that the sequel is still very much in active development, with all three lead Red Notice cast members eager to return. As of April 2026, we have not received any further updates, and there is no word on when the film will hit theaters or become available with a Netflix subscription. There has been almost no new news in quite a while. We're sure Netflix wants to run this one back, but scheduling between Johnson and Reynolds may doom this franchise.

Jungle Cruise 2 (TBA)

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson staring intensely on a boat in Jungle Cruise

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Jungle Cruise 2 was announced to be in development shortly after the release of the first adventure, which also starred Emily Blunt as Lily Houghton, but with few updates since. While on the 2024 Oscars red carpet, The Rock told Variety that the sequel could "possibly" happen "down the line," meaning that nothing is set in stone just yet. Sadly, hopes were dashed in late 2025 when it was revealed that the sequel would not be moving forward.

Though some of these upcoming projects are big unknowns, like The Rock’s status in WWE, the movies at the top of this list will definitely be coming to theaters and streaming services in the very near future.

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