Dwayne Johnson’s 2012 Film Surges on Netflix US Charts

Dwayne Johnson's 2012 family adventure film "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" has surged in popularity after becoming available on Netflix, climbing to as high as #3 on the U.S. movies list. Despite mixed critical reception, with a 44% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film's streaming success reflects Johnson's broad appeal, outperforming the original 2008 "Journey to the Center of the Earth" starring Brendan Fraser, which also re-entered Netflix's Top 10. The availability of both films offers viewers a nostalgic two-film binge, with Johnson's charisma seen as a key factor in the sequel's renewed interest. "Journey 2" combines early 2010s vibes with a family-friendly adventure narrative, where Johnson plays a stepfather on a mission to find his stepson’s long-lost grandfather. The film had originally grossed over $330 million globally and had faded from prominence until Netflix's recent programming move gave it a second wind. Additionally, a separate DreamWorks 2010 animated movie, "Megamind," has returned to Netflix, highlighting another example of older films gaining renewed attention on streaming platforms.