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Dwayne Johnson has had quite the eventful few days as we close out November 2025. The biggest news revolves around his struggling sports drama The Smashing Machine, which debuted on digital platforms just a couple of weeks ago after a disastrous theatrical run. Despite Johnson's star power and the film's critical acclaim with a 70 percent certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie that cost 50 million dollars to produce only grossed 10 million at the box office, making it his lowest-grossing star vehicle in his career. It's now disappeared from iTunes charts entirely after initially hovering around the middle of the charts. The film marks a significant departure for Johnson, who pivoted to smaller-scale projects after several underperformers like Jungle Cruise, Black Adam, and Red One.
However, there's been a major silver lining in the form of unexpected reconciliation with Vin Diesel. On November 25th, Diesel shared a throwback photo with Johnson on Instagram and delivered heartfelt praise for both Johnson's work in The Smashing Machine, calling it a masterpiece, and his legendary contributions to the Fast and Furious franchise. This marks a notable turning point in their nearly decade-long feud that ignited back in 2016 when Johnson publicly called Diesel a chicken-shit costar. Diesel later claimed it was tough love to push Johnson for better performances, and Johnson eventually regretted the public callout, though he remained firm about not returning to the franchise at that time.
Meanwhile, Johnson is actively working on Jumanji 3, and earlier this week he surprised Universal Studios tour guests by greeting them in full costume while filming on the backlot. He reflected on coming full circle, noting he began his film career on that same lot with The Scorpion King two decades ago. The upcoming Jumanji sequel, which reunites him with Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, is set for release December 11, 2026. Johnson also included a touching tribute to late actor Robin Williams in his behind-the-scenes footage, showcasing dice from the original 1995 Jumanji film.
Additionally, Johnson has been garnering significant Oscar buzz for his transformative performance in The Smashing Machine, with speculation mounting about potential award nominations despite the film's commercial struggles. He's maintained a humble stance about the recognition, noting he's grateful for the conversation while keeping expectations measured.
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