Fans of action films can now watch Dwayne Johnson Skyscraper streaming on Tubi, as of March 1. This 2018 thriller features Johnson playing a former FBI agent tasked with saving his family from a towering Hong Kong skyscraper set ablaze by terrorists aiming to extort its developer.
The movie was written, produced, and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, marking his second project with Johnson after 2016’s Central Intelligence. The two later collaborated again on the Netflix film Red Notice. The supporting cast includes Neve Campbell, Chin Han, Roland Møller, and Pablo Schreiber among others.
Skyscraper Mirrors Classic Action Thrillers
Critics and audiences alike noticed strong similarities between Skyscraper and iconic films such as Die Hard and The Towering Inferno, given its premise of one man battling terrorists inside a skyscraper. This resemblance likely contributed to the film’s moderate box office performance, despite grossing over $300 million worldwide.
While the storyline drew criticism for feeling familiar, Johnson’s energetic performance and the movie’s intense suspense sequences were frequently praised. Although Skyscraper holds a 48% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Central Track’s Kip Mooney described it as “well-made, mindless summer entertainment.” The general audience seems to agree, reflected in a higher 67% audience score on the platform.
Upcoming Projects and Shifts in Dwayne Johnson’s Career
In 2023, Johnson took a rare dramatic turn by portraying MMA fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, a sports biopic that earned him his first Golden Globe nomination. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama but lost to Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent.
Looking ahead, Johnson has several dramatic roles lined up, including an untitled crime drama set in Hawaii directed by Martin Scorsese, as well as a key supporting part in Darren Aronofsky’s thriller Breakthrough. Nevertheless, his most anticipated upcoming roles bring him back to action films, although they differ from the straightforward suspense of Skyscraper.
This summer, audiences will see him reprise Maui in the live-action adaptation of Moana. Johnson played an essential role in initiating production for this remake, which filmed in 2024 across Atlanta and Hawaii. Catherine Laga’aia will star in her film debut as the title character.
Jumanji Sequel and Continued Action Roles
Johnson is also set to return as Dr. Xander “Smolder” Bravestone in the fourth and final untitled Jumanji installment. The film features other returning stars such as Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Nick Jonas, with filming having begun in Los Angeles in November 2025.
For viewers interested in revisiting Skyscraper or discovering it for the first time, the movie is currently available to stream for free on Tubi.
Main Cast of Skyscraper
Dwayne Johnson stars as Will Sawyer, a former FBI agent facing a desperate mission to save his family inside a burning skyscraper.
Neve Campbell plays Sarah Sawyer, Will’s wife, caught in the middle of the crisis.
Chin Han is Zhao Long Ji, a character involved in the complex situation within the skyscraper.
Roland Møller portrays Kores Botha, one of the antagonists in the film.
