1 of Dwayne Johnson’s Most Divisive Comedies Is Leaving Peacock  

One of the more polarizing films in Dwayne Johnson‘s career will soon be leaving Peacock. The crime comedy directed by Michael Bay, is scheduled to depart the streaming service next month. Inspired by real events, the film generated divided reactions from both critics and audiences upon release. 

Pain & Gain is leaving Peacock next month 

Pain & Gain will soon be removed from Peacock’s streaming library. The crime comedy is scheduled to leave the platform on July 1, 2026, giving subscribers only a limited window to watch the film before its departure.

Directed by Michael Bay, Pain & Gain was released in theaters on April 26, 2013. The film centers on Miami bodybuilder Daniel Lugo becomes fixated on acquiring the wealth and status that he believes represents the American Dream. To carry out his plan, he joins forces with fellow bodybuilder Adrian Doorbal and former convict Paul Doyle.

The three men target wealthy businessman Victor Kershaw and attempt to force him to surrender his assets. However, their operation quickly falls apart as the trio struggle to execute the plan successfully. The film stars Mark Wahlberg as Daniel Lugo, Dwayne Johnson as Paul Doyle, and Anthony Mackie as Adrian Doorbal. The supporting cast includes Tony Shalhoub, Ed Harris, and Rob Corddry.

Critical and audience reactions to Pain & Gain were mixed. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 49% critics’ score based on 199 reviews, while its audience rating stands at 47%.

Aaron Peterson of The Hollywood Outside reported, “Pain & Gain is a film with some fun bits, but a lot of identity crisis.  Even one of The Rock’s best performances cannot save the film from Bay’s own excess and this is not one I will recommend to paying audiences.”

Source: Comingsoon.net