The Fast and Furious franchise has produced ten movies and a spinoff so far, but the addition of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson helped level up the series and produce some of its most iconic moments. The Rock first appeared in Fast Five as Luke Hobbs back in 2011, initially acting as an antagonist to the main group. Johnson’s charisma was quickly captured in Hobbs’ character as, despite playing a serious and disciplined bounty hunter, the character was filled with intensity and, later in the series, humor. The Fast and Furious films are still filled with action, but let the characters’ funny sides often shine through, which suits The Rock perfectly.
Since joining the movie series, The Rock has been part of almost every film. However, he missed F9 after The Rock and Vin Diesel’s Fast and Furious feud. The two actors had a public falling out, but managed to make amends, resulting in Dwayne Johnson’s return as Luke Hobbs in Fast X. Although the franchise already has some big stars and established characters, Fast and Furious is better off with The Rock involved which makes his return alongside Gal Gadot’s, a welcome one. With Hobbs back in the main films, the character will likely add to an already impressive list of memorable and quality scenes.
10 Hobbs And Shaw Argue On An Airplane
From Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Despite missing F9, Dwayne Johnson got his own spinoff with Jason Statham focusing on their characters, Hobbs and Shaw. The two worked well together and not only did the film have great action, but it was also full of hilarious moments. Hobbs and Shaw arguing on a plane is a highlight of The Rock’s Fast and Furious career. Although both characters are highly skilled fighters who have survived wild stunts, they engage in a childish argument on a plane filled with sleeping passengers. The two are on a high-stakes mission, yet continue bickering, resulting in a funny and memorable scene that captures The Rock’s comedic chops perfectly.
9 Luke Hobbs Holds A Helicopter Through Sheer Strength
From Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Fast and Furious wouldn’t be the franchise it is without some ridiculous, over-the-top moments. Hobbs & Shaw is able to capture this magic by producing one of Fast and Furious‘ most ridiculous stunts. Towards the end of the film, the antagonist, Brixton Lore (Idris Elba), has Shaw’s sister in a helicopter and is pursuing the protagonists. To try and bring down the helicopter, Hobbs attaches a chain to it and manages to hold it back through strength alone. While Johnson is a physical presence, the scene defies realism, yet simultaneously highlights what makes the franchise so good and stands out as one of The Rock’s best Fast and Furious scenes.
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8 Luke Hobbs Chases Dom Through The Favela Rooftops
From Fast Five (2011)
Fast Five is often considered the best movie in the series and the dynamic between The Rock’s Luke Hobbs and Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto is a big reason for this. Both characters’ big egos made Hobbs’ pursuit of Dom extra memorable. The Favelas in Brazil worked an iconic location when it came to this chase sequence where Dom tried to outrun his foe. Hobbs smashed through a window to try and keep up with his adversary and the two jumped from rooftop to rooftop. In the end, Dom managed to escape, but it showed that even without the cars, Fast and Furious could offer high-octane action.
7 Hobbs Confronts Dom In Brazilian Turf
From Fast Five (2011)
Dom and Hobbs coming face-to-face in Brazil is one of the franchise’s most iconic images. The scene itself is just as good, with Dom’s “This is Brazil” line changing the dynamic of the scene. Just as it looked as though Hobbs finally caught Dom and Brian, Dom reminds Hobbs that the rules are different in Brazil. The protagonists’ street credit saw the crowd support them, resulting in a standoff between the American hunters and the people of Brazil. Fast and Furious sometimes received criticism for its wacky action, but this intense showdown highlights the franchise at its best and shows the similarities and differences between Dom and Hobbs in one single scene.
6 The Samoan Warriors Join Hobbs
From Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Given Johnson’s Samoan roots, having a scene with his real-life cousin, Roman Reigns, is a nice touch to the actor’s heritage. When Hobbs returns home, he is initially met with hostility from his family. While it seems like they will struggle to find common ground, eventually they all unite to take on Hobbs and Shaw’s enemies. This results in a brawl involving Hobbs, Shaw, and the rest of the Samoans against Lore’s men. The fight shows the power of a united group and also highlights the power of The Rock’s Luke Hobbs in the Fast and Furious world, resulting in a memorable moment.
5 Hobbs And Shaw’s Prison Escape
The Fate Of The Furious (2017)
Hobbs and Shaw’s prison fight in The Fate of the Furious perfectly displayed how well the two actors could work together. It also played to the franchise and actors’ strength, mixing action with humor. The characters initially try to trash talk and flex on the other from their cells before the doors open and Shaw tries to escape. Hobbs tries to catch him, and they both fight their way through prisoners and guards until they come face-to-face. The prison scene allowed The Rock to thrive, showing how funny and imposing his character can be, and was the catalyst that helped lead to the Hobbs & Shaw spinoff.
4 Luke Hobbs’ Return In Fast X
From Fast X (2023)
The Rock’s Fast X return might not feel as iconic as some of the other entries, but it was significant for the franchise. When Luke Hobbs emerged at the end of the tenth Fast and Furious installment, it signaled that the series was back to full strength. Returning along with Gal Gadot’s Gisele, the franchise ended its drama and will include its major players for the finale. The Rock and Vin Diesel’s feud hurt Fast and Furious, but both being involved in the last main movies is crucial to ending strong. Luke Hobbs’ big solo scene will be iconic in years to come and is one of The Rock’s best in the series.
3 Luke Hobbs Breaks Out Of His Cast
From Furious 7 (2015)
One of The Rock’s most iconic lines in any Fast and Furious film comes in Furious 7. Luke Hobbs was in hospital before explosions prompted his daughter to ask him “What’s going on?” His reply of “Daddy’s got to go to work” is an indication of his mentality and resolve, but what he did after highlighted this even more. After sustaining an injury, Hobbs was wearing a cast, but he managed to break this through strength and willpower. This is another showcase of The Rock delivering Fast and Furious‘ outlandish action perfectly. He nails his line and looks incredibly tough as he destroys his own cast, which while not super realistic, is fun to watch.
2 Luke Hobbs Roasts Roman Pearce
From Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
One of the funniest lines in the entire series comes in Fast & Furious 6. There are several hilarious tropes in the Fast and Furious franchise like Vin Diesel frequently saying “family”. Another is the iconic barbecue scenes, which resulted in one of The Rock’s best jokes. After Roman makes a joke to Mia about hiding baby oil when Hobbs appears, Hobbs immediately fires back with “You better hide that bigass forehead“. This causes Tej (Ludacris) to spit-take, but the line is supposedly improvised, making the reaction genuine. It might be simple humor, but the perfectly executed joke and Ludacris’ reaction make this scene an absolute classic moment.
1 Luke Hobbs Becomes Superhuman
From The Fate of the Furious (2017)
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s best Fast and Furious scene is his superhuman one from The Fate of the Furious. The franchise is best known for its crazy and somewhat unrealistic stunts, with Johnson starring in one of its most famous. When the heroes are being pursued by their enemies in The Fate of the Furious, a missile comes sliding along the ice towards them. Thinking quickly, Hobbs hangs from the door of the car and manually diverts the missile towards an enemy. This ridiculous moment is what Fast and Furious‘ action is all about and is the ultimate showcase of what a strong character like Hobbs can do, making it The Rock’s best scene.
