John Cena Movies

John Cena, the 16-time world champion, has made quite a name in Hollywood. John Cena made his wrestling debut in the early 2000s and was the face of WWE for almost 15 years. Cena is often compared to the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair when it comes to his accomplishments, in-ring prowess, and mic skills. In addition to his success as a grappler, the Massachusetts native has carved out an impressive career in film and television, becoming one of the most recognizable and celebrated actors in the world.

John Cena's entire Filmography

John Cena began his film career in 2000 with a small role as a gym patron in Ready to Rumble. Since then, he has appeared in several television series and films listed below.

John Cena Films

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John Cena TV Shows

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John Cena at the Oscars

On March 10, 2024, at the 96th Academy Awards, aka the Oscars, John Cena caused quite a stir among wrestling and Hollywood fans. To present the Award for Best Costume Design, he decided to show the importance of a costume by showing up almost nude. Fans were surprised by this, and many praised Cena for his performance during the presentation.

Top 10 John Cena Movies

The following are the top 10 movies starring John Cena as per reports.

Barbie

John Cena appears in the 2023 film Barbie as Mermaid Ken. His role is short, but it catches attention because it comes out of nowhere and adds humor to the scene. He’s seen as a merman next to Dua Lipa’s Mermaid Barbie. The movie was produced on a budget of $128–145 million and became a massive hit upon release, grossing $1.446 billion worldwide.

Daddy’s Home 2

The film stars Mark Wahlberg and Will Farell and is a sequel to Daddy’s Home. John Cena had a cameo in the first movie and a larger role in the sequel. John Cena is portrayed as a badass father who disapproves of the other stepdad.

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Ferdinand

John Cena has voiced the iconic Ferdinand, along with Peyton Manning, David Tennant, and Kate McKinnon. It was marked as Cena’s first lead role in an animated movie. Previously, John Cena voiced himself in a Scooby Dooby Doo movie.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)

In the 2023 animated film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, John Cena provides the voice for Rocksteady, a mutant rhinoceros who is part of Superfly's gang. This marks Cena's second involvement with the TMNT franchise, having previously voiced Baron Draxum in the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series.

The Wall

John Cena has been portrayed as an American hero throughout his tenure in WWE. It helped him, as his role in The Wall was about an American soldier. The Wall is a hard-hitting war film that featured John Cena; he was praised for his acting skills.

Blockers

John Cena is often known for his comedic timing, and the blockers showed his comic potential to a certain extent. John Cena plays the role of a concerned father who wants to keep his children pure until marriage. Cena had great chemistry with his co-stars, Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz, in the teen comedy.

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Bumblebee

The Transformers universe is growing and has been a crucial part of the mid-2000s. John Cena joined the growing franchise in Bumblebee, and the movie was critically acclaimed. The movie made millions, and Cena’s performance was praised.

Trainwreck

Amy Schumer wrote and starred in Trainwreck. However, the major attraction of the film was John Cena. Cena plays the role of her boyfriend and delivers the most hilarious lines in the movie. Trainwreck allowed Cena to showcase his skills beyond the wrestling ring.

The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad is one of the best comic book movies in the past decade. John Cena’s Peacemaker was the highlight of the movie and by far the best character played by John Cena. The film revolves around a group of misfits who are sent on a government mission. Critics and the audience praised John Cena’s peacemaker, and Cena will return as Peacemaker in his own show on HBO Max.

F9 (2021)

F9, or Fast and Furious 9, is the ninth installment in the Fast and Furious series and the first movie to feature John Cena. Cena plays the role of Jakob Toretto, who is the brother of Dominic Toretto, the main character in the franchise portrayed by Vin Diesel. The movie was made on a budget of around $200 million and made more than $725 million worldwide. Cena would go on to reprise his role in the next movie of the franchise.