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Dave Bautista rose to prominence in the world of cinema for his iconic portrayals of Glossu Rabban inDuneand Drax the Destroyer inGuardians of the Galaxy. From a professional wrestler, he shifted his focus to acting and seemingly found success in it, just like his fellow athlete Dwayne Johnson.
The Rock has undoubtedly emerged as one of the biggest Hollywood stars of all time, with the majority of his films becoming box-office hits. Bautista has been part of huge franchises in the past couple of years, and his continuous presence in the media pop culture will definitely make him the next big thing.
With several projects lined up for theKnock at the Cabinstar, it is no mystery that he will soon advance his footing in Hollywood and become the next Dwayne Johnson. Here are some of Bautista’s upcoming movies:
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1Dune: Part Two
Dave Bautistawill reprise his role as the brutal Harkonnen enforcer Glossu ‘Beast’ Rabban inDune: Part Two, which he previously teased will be more “amped up from the first film.” The sequel will adapt the rest of the firstDunenovel, so it only makes sense that viewers will witness more of the actor’s interpretation of the ruthless ‘Beast.’
What surprise could Bautista’s character give the audience inDune: Part Two? In a previous interview with the actor, he revealed directorDenis Villeneuvehelped bring out the best in him. He toldCollider, “He knows that my dream is to work with him as a number one because I really think that Denny will show me how good I can be.”
Dune: Part Twowill arrive in theaters on Jul 11, 2025. The movie also stars Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, and Christopher Walken.
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2The Killer’s Game
The Killer’s Gameis based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel which follows a skilled assassin named Joe Flood, portrayed by Bautista. The character is living with a terminal illness and wishes to secure his loved one’s future, so he hires a team of killers to put an end to him. In a twist of events, Flood’s sickness was a complete mistake, and he must try to stop the army he hired to kill him.
Director J.J. Perry’s action-comedy project has been brewing at the headquarters for almost two decades now.Jason Stathamwas the original actor tapped to play the lead, but now, Bautista will take on the role as well as co-executive produce the film.
The cast also includes Ben Kingsley, Sofia Boutella, Ice Cube, Pom Klementieff, Scott Adkins, and Drew McIntyre.The Killer’s Gamehas no release date at the moment, and production is yet to commence.
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3The Wrecking Crew
Ángel Manuel Soto’sThe Wrecking Crewwill see Bautista andAquamanstarJason Momoateam up again on the big screen. Both actors have been in talks for the buddy action comedy way before the strike happened. There are scarce details about the movie’s plot, but it was reported that the project was willed into existence by Bautista and Momoa.
David Leitchwas originally attached to the film, but it is unknown whether his commitment to theJohn Wickfranchise stole him from this project. Bautista teased back in 2021 that he and Momoa will star in aLethal Weapon-type buddy cop movie, so hopefully this will get off the ground.The Wrecking Crewhas yet to schedule a release date. Start of filming will be announced soon.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
