Dwayne Johnson Honored by American Black Film Festival 2026
- Dwayne Johnson will be recognized with the Entertainment Icon Award at the 8th American Black film festival Honors on February 16, 2026, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly...
- Despite critical acclaim - winning the Silver Lion at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 - Johnson's recent film,A24's "The Smashing Machine," underperformed at the box...
- he is currently filming the fourth installment of the rebooted Jumanji franchise in Los Angeles, slated for release on December 11, 2026.
Dwayne Johnson to Receive Entertainment Icon Award, Juggles Multiple Film Projects
Johnson Honored at American Black Film Festival
Dwayne Johnson will be recognized with the Entertainment Icon Award at the 8th American Black film festival Honors on February 16, 2026, at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event, presented by Nice Crowd, celebrates outstanding achievements in the film and television industry.
Recent Film Performance & Upcoming Slate
Despite critical acclaim – winning the Silver Lion at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 – Johnson’s recent film,A24’s “The Smashing Machine,” underperformed at the box office. The MMA drama, co-starring Emily Blunt, grossed $21 million worldwide against a $50 million production budget, according to box office reports.
Johnson remains highly active in front of the camera. he is currently filming the fourth installment of the rebooted Jumanji franchise in Los Angeles, slated for release on December 11, 2026. Additionally, he is starring in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 10, 2026.