Dave Bautista has become one of the most successful wrestler-turned-actors in the industry right now, and perhaps the most surprising in the eyes of many WWE fans. Considering that he was never one of the most confident people on the microphone during his wrestling career, a lot of people weren't sure how his acting career would pan out.

However, the Animal has gone on to showcase incredible range by creating a fantastic filmography that has spanned various genres to test his ability. While not all of his movies have been hits, he has also been in some of the biggest films of all time, many of which have been loved by both critics and fans alike.

10 He Reprised The Role Of Drax In Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

Box Office: $389.9M

Arguably Dave Bautista's most well-known character to date has been Drax The Destroyer, which saw him get to play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This was his second time being in the MCU, and was the sequel to the original which saw even more drama and heart get added to the story.

Because the characters had already been fleshed out in the first movie, more detail was added. The focus was on Peter Quill's father and allowing that story to develop, while Bautista once again brought a lot of comedic relief.

9 He Fought Alongside Other Superheroes In Avengers: Infinity War

Box Office: $678.8M

Another time that Dave Bautista took on the role of Drax The Destroyer was in "Avengers: Infinity War." This was a huge blockbuster project that brought all of the MCU heroes together to battle Thanos for the first time, and Bautista got to have a heavily featured role in this.

He was involved in the big fight scene against Thanos toward the end of the movie, which ultimately led to the heroes falling short of the mark. It was a perfect superhero movie that brought together a lot of big characters as audiences were able to enjoy different personalities coming against each other.

8 Bautista Got To Feature In Blade Runner 2049

Box Office: $91.5M

Another of Dave Bautista's strongest movies was "Blade Runner 2049," which was a fantastic movie that brings in elements of the thriller genre and mystery alongside science fiction. It's also one of Bautista's most serious parts as he portrays the character Sapper Morton.

While he's not the lead role in this movie as he is for some others, that doesn't stop it from being one of his strongest individual performances as he showcases a different side to his acting.

7 He Brought The Action In Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

Box Office: $188.7K

When people think of wrestlers becoming actors it is common to expect them to be involved in a lot of action movies and fight scenes, because that's what they're good at. Dave Bautista was a talented professional wrestler, and he has certainly stepped into this genre plenty of times because of that.

This movie is one of the best examples of that as the movie is heavily focused on martial arts. There are some incredible fight scenes throughout this one, however, audiences and critics were certainly split on how they felt about it.

6 A Role Was Written Specifically For Him In Parachute

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Most of the time in Hollywood, actors and actresses have to work hard to land roles with a series of auditions. Even once they've become proven in that field it remains a competitive market, but that wasn't the case for Dave Bautista when it came to "Parachute."

This movie, which focuses on the lead character exiting rehab saw Bautista play Bryce. It's a role that allowed him to showcase a more serious side to his acting, and is one that Brittany Snow wrote with him in mind.

5 He Showcased His Blockbuster Potential In Guardians Of The Galaxy

Box Office: $333.7M

Dave Bautista played Drax The Destroyer for the first time in "Guardians Of The Galaxy," which proved to be one of the strongest movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to this date. The movie brought together a great ensemble cast that brought this comic book story to life in a vibrant manner.

The movie blended action and comedy perfectly, with one of the strongest soundtracks in cinema history. Bautista's character was complex and detailed going through emotional trauma while also providing a lot of uplifting humor, which he balanced beautifully.

4 Bautista Was Involved In A Mystery As Part Of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

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This hit Netflix movie was a sequel, with Dave Bautista joining the case for the latest murder mystery. The movie brings together an incredible cast featuring the likes of Daniel Craig and Edward Norton, with the quality of acting throughout being superb.

It keeps audiences guessing from start to finish due to the high number of twists and turns that take place during this one, which makes it such an engaging watch.

3 He Got Festive In Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special

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While the trilogy of "Guardians Of The Galaxy" movies all got major worldwide releases in the cinema, the same cannot be said for the holiday special spin-off. This was a short movie that wasn't as serious as previous installments, with this bringing the festive fun for all.

Dave Bautista was able to flex his comedic muscle in this one due to the relaxed nature of the entire movie, and that is something that helped create a lot of laughs throughout the entire story.

2 Avengers: End Game Broke Box Office Records

Box Office: $858.4M

"Avengers: End Game" was one of the biggest movies of all time, with this being a true definition of a blockbuster. It was able to break countless records at the box office, and while "Avatar" would ultimately overtake it after a re-release, for a period this was the highest-grossing movie in history.

It currently holds the number two spot, showcasing how commercially successful it was. While it doesn't feature Dave Bautista as much as some other roles, it is still a big movie for him to be involved in, and one that will go down in the history books.

1 He Showcased His Voice Acting Skills In The Boy And The Heron

Box Office: $42.0M

While this movie might not have gained anywhere near the box office revenue that some of Dave Bautista's other films have, critically it is seen as his best, according to Rotten Tomatoes. Bautista himself doesn't appear in this one due to it being animated, but he does take on one of the lead roles as The Parakeet King.

This is a Studio Ghibli movie, a company notorious for making breathtaking animated movies filled with heart and vibrant characters, with this simply being another example of that.