Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is rumored to return to the big screen in a new live-action adaptation of the iconic video game series “Doom.” This upcoming film marks a significant shift from the critically panned 2005 version, which only garnered a 5.2 rating on IMDb and 18% on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the previous film’s shortcomings, Johnson’s recent successes in video game adaptations, such as “Rampage,” have reignited hope for a more favorable reception this time around.
The original “Doom” film, directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, followed a group of Marines on a rescue mission to a Mars facility, only to face demonic creatures. The film was a joint effort involving multiple countries and had high expectations, but it ultimately underperformed at the box office, earning $58.7 million against a production budget of $60-70 million. A direct-to-video sequel, “Doom: Annihilation,” was released in 2019, but it failed to capture the audience’s imagination.
