Which movie did Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson star in that was based on a videogame?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson indeed starred in the 2005 science fiction action horror film *Doom*, an adaptation of the popular video game series by id Software. In the movie, Johnson played Sarge, the imposing leader of a squad of Space Marines. This team is dispatched to a research facility on Mars after a distress call, only to discover that a genetic experiment has gone horribly wrong, unleashing monstrous creatures upon the base. The film largely draws its inspiration from the dark, atmospheric corridors and creature designs of the *Doom 3* video game, which had been released the year prior.

The *Doom* video game franchise, originating in 1993, is renowned for pioneering the first-person shooter genre with its fast-paced action and demonic adversaries. While the film aimed to bring this visceral experience to the big screen, it took liberties with the game's lore, replacing the supernatural demonic invasion with a scientific explanation for the creatures. Despite featuring a recognizable star like Johnson, *Doom* received largely negative reviews from critics and struggled at the box office.

Interestingly, Johnson later reflected on the film as a cautionary tale, calling it an example of what "not to do" when adapting a video game for the screen. Nevertheless, it remains a notable entry in his early career and a significant attempt to translate a beloved gaming property into cinematic form. Years later, Johnson would return to the video game adaptation genre with more success in the 2018 film *Rampage*.