The Rock does not rule out presidency bid

Dwayne The Rock Johnson is many things in his daily life: an actor, a wrestler, an entertainer, a family man, a businessman, but will he become a politician?

For several years, the big guy has often been identified by observers and fans for a possible campaign to become President of the United States. These are rumors and speculations that never want to die out in the media. He has revealed in the past that several political parties have already approached him about a presidential bid, but that he had no interest in it.

But what does Johnson think now?

He loves his job, but…

Currently promoting his new film The Smashing Machine, a biographical title about former MMA fighter Mark Kerr, The Rock responded to those rumors of a potential campaign to become president.

He didn’t close the door on the possibility, though he loves his work as an actor.

“It’s wild man. I’m always honored when people ask that. I love what I do. But yeah… we’ll see.” – The Rock, interview with Variety

Dwayne Johnson on if he would ever run for president: “We’ll see.”

“It’s wild, man. I’m always honored when people ask that. I love what I do. I love storytelling. But yeah… we’ll see.”https://t.co/XbJ6b5yDDC

— Variety (@Variety) September 26, 2025

As a charismatic figure on the cinematic landscape, The Rock would certainly have votes of confidence across the U.S., having been supported by around 46% of U.S. adults who took part in a poll in 2021. Other celebrities such as Angelina Jolie (30%), Oprah (27%) and Tom Hanks (22%) had been included in a similar poll.

‘The Rock’ for President Supported by 46 Percent of U.S. Adults https://t.co/Fg7gQ8Dl8l

— TMZ (@TMZ) April 8, 2021

In fact, since 2016, he has raised the possibility of becoming a presidential candidate, having said he would consider it “if that’s what the people want”.

A difficult transformation

The 53-year-old touched on other pertinent topics, including his incredible physical transformation for The Smashing Machine. He mentioned that this process has been the hardest thing he’s done in his life, having lost around 60 lbs.

It’s about perspective. Here’s an exclusive look at Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in #TheSmashingMachine, in theaters October 3. pic.twitter.com/zgpVOUup7e

— IMDb (@IMDb) September 26, 2025

Both actors’ performances are already sparking an Oscar Buzz, speculation that they could receive Oscar nominations. This would be a first for Dwayne Johnson, unlike Blunt who received her first career nomination in 2024 for her role as Kitty in Oppenheimer.

In theaters October 3!