2025 was a tough year for Mark Wahlberg, who faced the wrath of critics not once, not twice, but three times. In late January, Wahlberg reteamed with director Mel Gibsonin the action thriller Flight Risk, which earned not just poor reviews but an underwhelming theatrical run. Then came the heist thriller Play Dirty, a Prime Video original, which critics tore apart in October. Finally, Wahlberg reunited with Michelle Monaghan for the action sequel, The Family Plan 2, which was dubbed "forgettable" by many.