Five best movies starring WWE stars in 2026 ft. Coyote vs. Acme, The Smashing Machine & more
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WWE stars have given great performances in movies released this year.
WWE superstars are known not only for captivating audiences with their performances in the ring, but also on the silver screen.
Over the years, many WWE stars have crossed over to films and achieved remarkable success. Moreover, the year 2026 also saw compelling movies starring WWE superstars, and here are the five best movies from this year:
5. Happy Gilmore 2
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Happy Gilmore 2 starred the popular female WWE superstars, Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella. The Man played an over-the-top golfer named Flex on the Maxi Golf tour, delivering lines and doing action sequences. On the other hand, Nikki Bella played Flex’s team caddie named Medusa.
However, unlike Lynch, Bella was mostly in the background, with many of her significant scenes cut from the final version.
4. Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender was released on July 25 and featured WWE legend Dave Bautista as one of the central voices in the movie.
He voiced Tagah, an ancient and powerful airbender, and his powerful voice gave the movie’s central villain grandeur and significance.
3. Head of States
The 17-time WWE World Champion John Cena starred in Head of States as President of the United States, William “Will” Derringer.
Cena showed the transition from a Hollywood star to a top country leader with no public service record, yet being highly charismatic, optimistic, and displaying chemistry with fellow actor Idris Elba, who plays the much more formal and no-nonsense British President, Sam Clarke, in the film.
2. Coyote vs. Acme
The live-action film featuring the popular cartoon character Wile E. Coyote in his quest to sue Acme Corporation stars John Cena as the primary human protagonist.
The Never Seen 17 essays the role of Buddy Crane, a hyper and confident legal counsel hired to defend the Acme Corporation, while having a bitter rivalry with Coyote’s legal representative, Kevin Avery, played by Will Forte.
1. The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine is a highly acclaimed biopic about former UFC Champion Mark Kerr. The role is portrayed by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who underwent immense preparation to portray the MMA Fighter, which was evident in the film sequences.
The Great One underwent an incredible transformation and presented a new version of himself on the silver screen, both in character and in his portrayal.
Which WWE superstar had two movie releases this year?
John Cena and The Rock (he also starred in the live-action film Moana) have had more than a single release this year.
What is The Smashing Machine about?
The Smashing Machine is a biographical sports drama film following the life and career of legendary mixed martial artist Mark Kerr.
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