My, how things have changed in just four years. Four years ago, as the world was beginning to emerge from a global pandemic, one of the world’s biggest stars, Dwayne Johnson, released his latest family blockbuster, jungle cruiseAnd it was a big hit, even releasing simultaneously on Disney+, Plans for a sequel were soon announced, and no one was surprised,
But then Johnson was released Black Adam. And then the red oneAnd it seemed as if Johnson’s undeniable box office draw was slipping, He soon turned to more independent films, reuniting with his jungle cruise co-starring Emily Blunt for the MMA drama, The Smashing Machine. This would easily and appropriately have given the actor the best reviews of his career, but it was clear that things had changed.
All this is a prelude to the news you have come here to read. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Johnson and Blunt were asked if they believed jungle cruise 2 There still would be, and both replied, “I don’t think so.”
“I think when Disney came under new leadership, they came out of COVID,” Johnson explained. “COVID changed our business in a lot of ways. I think they looked at that property and thought, ‘We did this once, not sure if we should do it again.’ Whether our chemistry was good or not.” Blunt then added, “They didn’t want to travel again, and that’s OK.”
However, Johnson is still involved in Disney’s plans. He’s returning as Maui in live-action MoanaWhich recently debuted a record-breaking trailer, and even has a small voice role next week zootopia 2Looks like the thrill of the Disney ride has worn off, Will have to wait for water in the backyard,
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