Warner Bros. has had its fair share of fumbles, but if there’s one battle fans want them to win, it’s the bidding war for Martin Scorsese’s new Dwayne Johnson flick. The idea of the Scorsese directing the Rock sounds like a Hollywood fever dream, but it’s happening, and studios are throwing cash at it like it’s the last golden ticket.
WB, still licking its wounds from past misfires, desperately needs a win. And fans think this could be it.
Martin Scorsese’s next crime epic sparks bidding war: Fans demand a big-screen release
The battle for Martin Scorsese’s next big-screen masterpiece just got serious. With Netflix, Apple, Amazon, and Warner Bros. all throwing their hats into the ring, fans are making one thing clear: “WB needs to win.” Why? Simple: this movie needs a theatrical release, not another streaming exclusive.
Scorsese’s latest crime thriller, set in Hawaii’s gritty underworld of the ’60s and ’70s, stars Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emily Blunt.
Just 48 hours after hitting the market, the project sparked an intense bidding war. While Netflix, the same platform that backed The Irishman, seems to have the financial edge, fans aren’t thrilled at the thought of another limited streaming rollout.
With an excellent $200 million in expenses already lined up, Netflix looks ready to outbid everyone. And let’s face it, Scorsese often follows the biggest paycheck. But here’s the kicker: Netflix isn’t offering a wide theatrical release, just another 1-2 week run for Oscar eligibility — sound familiar?
Fans, however, want more. They believe Scorsese’s mob drama deserves a full-blown theater experience, not a quiet streaming drop. And with The Rock going toe-to-toe with rival crime factions for control of Hawaii’s underworld? That’s big-screen gold.
The script’s still unwritten, and DiCaprio’s tied up with Damien Chazelle’s new project until 2026. So, while production won’t start anytime soon, the pressure’s on. WB, it’s your move — don’t let this blockbuster fade to black on a streaming service.
Fans rally for theatrical release as Scorsese’s crime thriller sparks bidding war
Martin Scorsese, The Rock, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emily Blunt — that’s a dream team if there ever was one. The bidding war for this Hawaii-set crime thriller has fans losing it, with Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and Warner Bros. all throwing serious cash at the project.
A Scorsese flick deserves the full theatrical glory — especially with The Rock flexing as the lead, and fans are all for it.
Everyone’s got their eyes on Warner Bros. to win this one and keep it classy. With these A-list heavyweights, this movie’s already feeling like a masterpiece in the making — if it hits theaters first.
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