Dwayne Johnson’s 2018 Blockbuster Climbs Netflix’s Global Top 10 After DC Setback
Dwayne Johnson’s 2018 film Rampage climbs Netflix’s Global Top 10 as he eyes a fresh start post-DC fallout with his upcoming film The Smashing Machine.
Dwayne Johnson 2018 Hit Rises On Netflix (Photo Credit – Prime Video)
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Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, once ruled the box office and stacked up one hit after another, before becoming one of the highest-paid movie stars in the world. Then his big plans for building lasting franchises slipped away. Black Adam and Jungle Cruise stalled without sequels, and there has been no clear movement on Red Notice or Red One.
Yet, in an unexpected turn, Rampage from 2018 has found new life on streaming, reaching the seventh spot on Netflix’s worldwide charts on July 28, per Flixpatrol, proving that its pull with audiences remains strong.
Not long ago, while promoting Superman, James Gunn brought up Dwayne Johnson’s failed attempt to reshape DC movies. Johnson had been betting on Black Adam for more than a decade, hoping it would give him a powerful new franchise after a rough stretch. He even announced Henry Cavill’s Superman return, convinced it would shift the balance of the DC universe.
Instead, the movie fell flat, and critics and audiences alike turned away. James Gunn was brought in to lead DC Studios. One of his first steps was to move on from Cavill and close the door on Johnson’s bold plan.
The Rock Shifts Gears With The Smashing Machine
Johnson, after facing those setbacks, admitted that Black Adam was being pushed aside and started looking for a fresh start. His next move is The Smashing Machine, a sports drama directed by one of the Safdie brothers, which trades explosive spectacle for a grounded true story. The shift marks a sharp contrast from Rampage, where a giant gorilla once flipped him off and audiences loved it.
Rampage’s Success Story & Streaming Availability
Rampage itself had strong names behind it. The film, written by Carlton Cuse of Lost and Ryan J. Condal of House of the Dragon, and directed by Brad Peyton, who also helmed San Andreas, brought in $428 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo. It became one of the most successful video game adaptations ever, holding a 51% Rotten Tomatoes score with an even better 71% audience rating.
For those who want to revisit it, the film is streaming on Netflix in South and Central America and is available for rent on Amazon and Apple TV in the US.
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