Jason Momoais a beloved movie star celebrated for his charismatic personality and acting chops, having first rose to prominence onGame of Thrones.With a larger-than-life presence both on screen and off, Momoa has swiftly established himself as one of Hollywood’s most exciting and personable performers, having appeared in countless cinematic triumphs throughouthis over twenty-year career.
From portraying iconic superheroes to devious villains, rambunctious outcasts and devoted family men, Momoa has proven there is no genre or character he can’t conquer. While not every project has been a critical knockout for the actor, there is no denying Momoa is a commanding figure in the entertainment industry with a devoted fan-following. These are Jason Momoa’s best movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
10Justice League - 39%
With a star-studded cast led by Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, and Jason Momoa, the 2017 big screen extravaganzaJustice Leaguefollows some of DC Comics' most beloved superheroes like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman as they fight to protect the world from the ruthless Steppenwolf and his blood-thirsty army. It picks up after the events ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceand features Momoa in a more prominent role following his brief cameo in the flick, as he is recruited to join the titular team in defending the planet.
TheZack Snyder filmearned a lackluster response from critics, who were underwhelmed by its uninspiring plot, CGI, and overall pacing, though it fared better with moviegoers, receiving a B+ CinemaScore and grossing over $657 million at the box office. Nonetheless, its performance led to the Momoa’s own 2018 spin-offAquaman, which was a critical and commercial success.
9Slumberland - 40%
Jason Momoa embraced his playful, carefree side when he headlined the 2022 Netflix original fantasy adventureSlumberland, in which the charismatic star portrayed the rebellious Flip, a character from the eponymous dreamworld who helps a young girl named Nemo travel through the wondrous sleep lands in hopes of finding a way to be reunited with her father. Flip and Nemo embark on a treacherous journey to the Sea of Nightmares in an effort to find a powerful pearl with magical capabilities, though their mission faces many obstacles and hurdles.
InSlumberland,Momoa delivers a delightfully unhinged and wildly entertaining performance as the mischievous Flip, with critics singling out his portrayal as one of the film’s brightest spots. During its first week of release on the streaming platform, the movie accumulated over1 billion minutes of viewingand became the fifth most-streamed program.
In the 2012 action flickBullet to the Head, Sylvester Stallone stars as a highly-skilled hitman who reluctantly teams up with a hardened detective (Sung Kang) in order to take down a crooked businessman responsible for the deaths of their respective partners, and go toe-to-toe with the corrupt man’s vicious assassin (Momoa). Thelegendary action staris right in his element in the adrenaline-pumping flick, and his epic showdown with Momoa’s brutal character is undeniably one of the movie’s greatest moments.
Bullet to the Headfailed to resonate with both audiences and critics, ultimately proving to be a box office bomb while receiving less-than-enthusiastic reviews. Though the cast’s commanding performances earned particular praise, the movie’s generic story and over-the-top violence was critiqued.Variety called it"a kickass actioner driven by personality rather than plot."
With a dynamic cast including Suki Waterhouse, Keanu Reeves, Jason Momoa, and Jim Carrey, the 2016 dystopian thrillerThe Bad Batchfollows Arlen, a young woman who is abandoned and exiled to a Texas wasteland where she must learn to navigate the perilous desert while being terrorized by a savage group of cannibals and an enigmatic cult-like figure (Reeves). Momoa appears as Miami Man, the curious leader of the cannibals who is on a mission to find his daughter and works with Arlen to locate the child in the chaotic badlands.
The Bad Batchhad its worldwide premiere at the Venice Film Festival where it competed for the Golden Lion, winning the Grand Jury Prize. Though it polarized some critics, it nonetheless impressed audiences with its stunning cinematography an ambitious blending of themes and genres.
Jason Momoa directed, co-wrote, and starred in the 2014 drama thrillerRoad to Paloma, in which he portrayed Robert Wolf, a Native American who is forced to go on the run from the law after he avenges his mother’s murder and takes to the takes to the barren roads of the American West on a quest for redemption. Along his spiritual journey, Wolf is relentlessly pursued by an FBI agent who will stop at nothing to bring him to justice, leading to an array of electrifying twists and turns.
The passion-project for the actor premiered at the Sarasota Film Festival to positive reviews, with Momoa opening upto Entertainment Weeklyat the time about what inspired him to steamroll the picture. “The biggest thing is that I’m a father, and a husband, and a son, and a grandson. I’ve had the best group of women in my life—and if the law didn’t take care of them, what would you do? It’s one of those injustices that are happening right now, and to bring awareness to it is really what we wanted to do.”
5Fast X - 57%
In the latest installment inexplosiveFast & Furiousepic franchise, Jason Momoa goes toe-to-toe with Vin Diesel and the rest of his close-knit crew in 2023’sFast X, which features Dominic Toretto fighting to protect his loved ones safe from the revenge-seeking Dante Reyes, who is out for blood after his drug lord father’s death. Reyes makes it his mission to threaten and destroy everyone and everything Dom holds near and dear, and it’s up to his car enthusiast family to help him eliminate the unhinged villain.
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Fast Xis the first of the two-part finale films for the franchise, and proved to be a massive hit with moviegoers, raking in over $720 million at the box office. However, some critics seemed to be burnt out by the wild, larger-than-life flicks, though Momoa’s exciting bad-guy performance was singled out and praised for adding a much needed jolt to the enduring series.
4Aquaman - 65%
Undeniably his biggest and most prolific role to date, Jason Momoa’s charismatic performance as the titular DC superhero in 2018’sAquamandebuted to much fanfare, with the blockbuster hit providing an origin story for the celebrated half-Atlantean, half-human while chronicling his the character’s mounting tensions with his power hungry half-brother King Orm (Patrick Wilson). Aquaman goes on a crucial quest to retrieve the hallowed Trident of Atlan to protect the surface world and take his rightful place as the ultimate protector of the sea.
With an additional cast including Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, and Nicole Kidman, the adaptation of the celebrated comic was a huge triumph with moviegoers and critics, becoming the highest-grossing DCEU film after bringing in over $1.1 billion at the box office. Momoa’s career-defining portrayal was raved about, as was its spellbinding special effects, lively action sequences, and screenplay. Ahighly-anticipated sequel,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, is scheduled for release on August 18, 2025.
3Braven - 77%
Momoa portrayed a dedicated family man fighting to protect his loved ones in the 2018 action thrillerBraven, in which he appears as logging company owner Joe Braven. He travels to his remote mountain cabin with his unwell father in an effort to reconnect, but finds their quiet getaway compromised when they become targeted by a group of cold-blooded drug dealers. The soft spoken and gentle Braven must embrace his fighting spirit to protect his family from the dangerous, resulting in an all out war on the secluded mountain terrain.
Bravenwas a knockout with critics upon its release, earning a respectful 77% Rotten Tomatoes score and an 80% audience rating. In their glowing review of the thriller,Variety wrote, “To put it simply and gratefully:Bravenis the sort of unpretentious yet thoroughly professional popcorn entertainment that brings out the best in everybody involved.”
2Dune - 83%
With a phenomenal ensemble cast led by Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, and Dave Bautista, Denis Villeneuve’s epic 2021 sci-fi pictureDuneis an adaptation of the popular Frank Herbert novel that takes place in the future and centers on Paul Atreides, the heir to a noble and respected family who is destined to achieve great things, and is tasked with going to a perilous planet to ensure the survival of his loved ones and people. Momoa memorably appears as Duncan Idaho, one of Paul’s mentors who is a swordmaster and helps the young man train for his mission.
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Dunewas a massive cinematic success, garnering immense praise for its direction, breathtaking visuals, endearing performances, and faithfulness to the original source. It won a whopping six Academy Awards including Best Visual Effects, and was named one of the top films of the year by both the American Film Institute and National Board of Review. Its direct sequel,Dune: Part II,will hit theaters on July 05, 2025.
1The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part - 84%
Momoa once again portrayed his superhero counterpart Aquaman in the 2019 animated action comedyThe Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, which follows the citizens of Bricksburg five years after the events of the first film as everyman Emmet Brickowski (Chris Pratt) and his Master Builder girlfriend Lucy (Elizabeth Banks) are faced with a new threat in the form of alien invaders that destroy everything in their path. With the help of some familiar faces as well as Justice League members like Superman, Aquaman, and Green Lantern, Emmet and his friends fight to keep their civilization safe.
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part dazzledaudiences with its entertaining characters, playful humor, and cast performances, with theWall Street Journalcommending the sequel, “A hugely ambitious sequel, joyous and genuinely complex, that’s charged with dramatic and musical energy to the very last frame.”
