Justin Timberlake Movie Roles and Filmography
Justin Timberlake has appeared in a mix of comedy, drama, and animated films, with roles spanning from supporting parts to lead performances. His filmography includes titles such as The Social Network, Bad Boys II, Friends with Benefits, and Trolls, where he voiced the character Branch. He also starred in In Time and Palmer, showing a shift toward more dramatic projects in recent years. For a detailed filmography, refer to his IMDb page.
Several of his films have performed well at the box office, with Trolls grossing over $346 million worldwide and Bad Boys II earning more than $270 million globally. The Social Network, in which he played Sean Parker, grossed over $224 million and received critical acclaim. Friends with Benefits added another commercial hit to his list, earning more than $149 million worldwide. More box office data can be found on Box Office Mojo.
Key Films and Character Breakdown
Dramatic and Biographical Roles
In The Social Network, Timberlake portrayed Sean Parker, the co-founder of Napster and early Facebook president, a role that earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. In Palmer, he played a former convict returning to his hometown to care for a young child, a dramatic turn that premiered on Apple TV+. His performance in Runner Runner as a tech-savvy gambler showed his ability to handle financial crime narratives.
Comedy and Voice Acting
Timberlake's comedic roles include Friends with Benefits, where he starred alongside Mila Kunis as a man who agrees to a no-strings-attached relationship, and Bad Boys II, where he played a tech-savvy villain alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. His voice role as Branch in the animated Trolls franchise brought him a new audience, with the sequel Trolls World Tour releasing digitally. More details on his voice work are available on the official Trolls movie site.
Recent and Upcoming Projects
Timberlake's most recent film appearances include Palmer and a supporting role in Luck, an animated film where he voiced the character Bounce. He has also been involved in projects through his production company, Villa Rosa Pictures, which he co-founded, focusing on original content for streaming platforms. His production efforts align with a broader trend of actors building multimedia entertainment brands.
As of the latest updates, no major theatrical film releases starring Timberlake are scheduled for the immediate future, with his focus shifting toward select streaming projects and potential music-driven visual albums. His career trajectory shows a balanced mix of acting, voice work, and production, keeping him active in the entertainment industry. Industry tracking sites like Variety provide ongoing updates on his upcoming projects.