Dwayne Johnson’s $428 Million Video Game Adaptation Set to Premiere on New Streaming Service This Month

A notable Dwayne Johnson action film that generated an impressive $428 million at the box office is soon making its way to a new streaming platform. After first captivating audiences with his rise in the WWE, Johnson has evolved into one of the most prominent movie stars worldwide. His transition to cinema was marked by appearances in several action films, including memorable titles such as The Rundown (2003), Faster (2010), Fast Five (2011), Snitch (2013), and Pain & Gain (2013). More recently, Johnson has expanded his repertoire to include family-friendly projects without abandoning his action film roots altogether.

The mid to late 2010s heralded the arrival of several quintessential Johnson action films. During this period, production budgets expanded significantly, leading to action blockbusters rather than mid-budget genre films. This shift reflects Johnson’s increasing star power. His filmography during this era includes multiple Fast & Furious installments, along with the disaster film San Andreas (2015). Notably, 2018 was a pivotal year for him, highlighted by two major releases: Skyscraper and a well-known video game adaptation, although Skyscraper did not perform as expected at the box office.

Johnson is set to return as Luke Hobbs in an upcoming Fast & Furious spinoff film, further solidifying his place in the action genre.

Rampage Is Coming To Prime Video

The Johnson Action Blockbuster Arrives Before The End Of The Month

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Johnson’s action-fueled adventure, Rampage, is transitioning from its current streaming platform to Prime Video. Released just a few months before Skyscraper, Rampage is directed by Brad Peyton and is inspired by the popular 1986 video game of the same name. In this film, Johnson plays the role of Davis Okoye, a primatologist who must spring into action to prevent three pathogen-infected creatures from wreaking havoc in Chicago. With a cast that includes Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Jack Quaid, Rampage received mixed critical reviews yet managed to become a box office hit, comfortably surpassing its $120 million production budget.

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According to Decider, Rampage is set to premiere on Prime Video on January 26, 2025. This follows its period of availability on Netflix and Max. The film is among several new arrivals slated for the streaming platform later this month, which includes titles like Jurassic World (January 16), Blink Twice (January 21), Friday Night Lights (January 31), Knocked Up (January 31), and Scarface (January 31).

Why You Should Watch Rampage

Audiences Were More Receptive To The 2018 Movie

Dwayne Johnson as Davis with a giant ape in Rampage

While Rampage may not have secured the best reviews from critics, it resonated well with the audience. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 51% critics’ score versus an impressive 72% audience score, with many viewers appreciating the film for its light-hearted approach and its abundance of CGI-driven excitement.

In light of recent setbacks, including films like Black Adam (2022) and Red One (2024), Rampage provides a nostalgic thrill reminiscent of earlier Johnson films. Though it shares some common weaknesses found in Johnson’s recent projects, such as a lackluster script and originality, it promises a fun viewing experience that is worth considering once it becomes available on Prime Video.

Source: Decider

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