Dwayne Johnson Faces Backlash for Comparing 'Red One' to 'Oppenheimer'

Johnson's remarks about his Christmas film's IMAX potential have sparked widespread criticism and social media mockery.

Overview

Dwayne Johnson claimed that watching 'Oppenheimer' in IMAX inspired him to envision his film 'Red One' using similar technology.
The Christmas action movie 'Red One' has received poor reviews, holding a 36% score on Rotten Tomatoes, in stark contrast to 'Oppenheimer's' critical acclaim.
Social media users have mocked Johnson's comparison, highlighting the vast difference in reception between the two films.
Despite a production cost of $250 million, 'Red One' has only made $28 million internationally, with a U.S. release set for November 15.
Critics have labeled Johnson's comments as overconfident, questioning whether 'Red One' can live up to its IMAX ambitions.