Dwayne Johnson Teams Up With Amazon MGM for Allison Schroeder’s 'Country Roads'

Published 02/12/2026, 9:57 PM EST

Like a song with a heartfelt message, Country Roads uses rhythm to help wanderers rediscover life, drawing on classic love stories and music to connect people. Steadfast at the crossroads of rhythm and romance, hope drives the journey towards unexpectedly intersecting lives. The movie unravels like a tune half-remembered, to show how people connect through their shared experiences in open spaces and listen to music, and finally lands on Amazon MGM Studios.

Backed by powerhouse Dwayne Johnson, the movie inches closer to its streaming release.

Dwayne Johnson's Country Roads travels to Amazon MGM

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According to Deadline, Amazon MGM Studios has officially acquired Country Roads. The new romantic dramedy from Academy Award-nominated writer Allison Schroeder has Dwayne Johnson, manager/ex-wife Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia producing it through their Seven Bucks Productions banner.

The project has entered its pre-production phase after Amazon MGM purchased the rights to it. With the Seven Bucks team handling the production, Schroeder writes the script, which assures a powerful creative direction together with Amazon MGM's international distribution capabilities. Schroeder's body of work includes Christopher Robin, Frozen II, Heart of Stone, and A Minecraft Movie, among several other hits.

There is no confirmation for the casting team of Country Roads yet, but its decorated behind-the-scenes team, which possesses exceptional talent, indicates a phenomenal ensemble as well. The movie comes from Allison Schroeder, who is known for her heartfelt storytelling, and is developing it under the production umbrella of Seven Bucks Productions, the company co-founded by Johnson, which has a successful history of making films that combine commercial success with deep character development.

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From Netflix's biggest global hits like Red Notice to Jumanji and Baywatch, Johnson's production company has proved its efficacy in selecting quality stories that not only perform well at the box office but also win hearts.

What is Country Roads about?

Early hints from Deadline describe Country Roads as a romantic dramedy that takes place in the country music industry and shows how people experience emotional moments while they follow their personal journeys through their love for music. The exact storyline remains under wraps, but the tone will focus on two aspects, which include heartfelt character arcs and lively, culturally rich environments.

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The movie does not have an official release date, but the project will begin production in 2026 after the studio commits to it and development begins. This may lead to a late 2026 or early 2027 release following industry standards for development cycles of star-powered films.

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Ipshita Chakraborty

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Ipshita Chakraborty is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie. Offering thoughtful and compelling storytelling, they cover everything Hollywood and trending, from the latest streaming sensations to behind-the-scenes buzz. With about 7 years of writing experience for online media, Ipshita brings their voice to the coverage through industry analysis and cultural critique, a strength evident in prior work, such as their views on why the Michaela gender swap was needed in Bridgerton.

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