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Netflix: Skyscraper, Dwayne Johnson's action thriller, is the new Top 6 in the US

Skyscraper was not only a success in 2018 and in The Rock's career, but it has now become the sixth most-watched movie on Netflix in the United States. Here, check out everything you need to know about its position in the Top 10.

Dwayne Johnson in Skyscraper.
© IMDbDwayne Johnson in Skyscraper.

Skyscraper is one of the action thrillers starring Dwayne Johnson that has marked another success in his career and now shines within the Netflix catalog, being the sixth most-watched movie on the platform in the United States.

It is an exciting option that offers entertainment and adrenaline-filled moments for genre lovers. It was characterized by its intense action, suspenseful scenes and spectacular stunt sequences.

Although it received mixed reviews, it was praised for The Rock‘s performance and his ability to maintain tension throughout the plot. Commercially, it performed well at the box office, grossing $304.9 million.

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Skyscraper ranked No. 6 movie on Netflix US

Skyscraper with Dwayne Johnson is the new trend on Netflix, ranking Top 6 among the most-watched movies on the platform in the United States, according to the specialized metrics site Flix Patrol.

The drama has not only become one of the most chosen by American users but has also surpassed four other productions, which have fallen lower on the list. Some such as “The Wages of Fear” and “Mortal Engines”.

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The plot follows a former leader of the FBI hostage rescue team and war veteran, who now works as a skyscraper security assessor. However, his family becomes trapped in the tallest and safest skyscraper in the world.

Suddenly, it catches fire due to a criminal plan, and to save his family, Johnson’s character must infiltrate the burning building and face multiple dangers, as a group of criminals.

Rawson Marshall Thurber was the one who directed the movie, which had its big premiere during 2018. Despite receiving mixed reviews for its predictable script, it has become a classic in The Rock‘s career.

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Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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