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Inside the Box Office Bust: Why Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Didn’t Hit Hard
Hailed in Venice, humbled at the box office: Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine limped to a $6 million debut, a shock misfire despite rave reviews and a festival standing ovation.
October 6, 2025 1:45 pm
Resurfaced Concept Art Reveals the Netflix Movie KPop Demon Hunters Once Had a Radically Different, Striking Style
Early 2024 KPop Demon Hunters concept art has surfaced, igniting fresh buzz among fans.
October 6, 2025 1:07 pm
Taylor Swift Knocks Out The Smashing Machine at the Box Office
Swifties are swarming multiplexes, leaving The Smashing Machine staggering on opening weekend as Taylor Swift delivers a knockout at the box office.
October 5, 2025 11:10 am
Fast X 2 Turmoil: Vin Diesel’s Claims Questioned as Universal Seeks a $50 Million Budget Cut
Two years after Fast X, Vin Diesel says the saga’s final lap hits theaters in 2027, revving back to its street-racing roots and teasing a fan-pleasing reunion.
October 4, 2025 5:13 pm
Fast & Furious Saga on Fumes: Is The Next Movie Even Happening?
The Fast Saga may be running on fumes: a new report says the next installment won’t get the green light unless the budget is slashed by more than $100 million.
October 4, 2025 3:10 pm
The Rock Can’t Lift This One: The Smashing Machine Set to Deliver His Lowest Box Office Opening in Years
Awards buzz, box office bust: Despite talk of an Oscar nod for Dwayne Johnson, The Smashing Machine pulled just $850,000 in Thursday previews, positioning the star for his weakest opening in years.
October 4, 2025 2:17 pm
Iron Man 3 Director Names the One Superhero Movie He’s Still Determined to Make
A decade after Iron Man 3, director Shane Black is still chasing his dream gig: bringing pulp legend Doc Savage to the big screen. The Kiss Kiss Bang Bang filmmaker says the Man of Bronze remains the one superhero he most wants to tackle.
October 4, 2025 1:40 pm
The Smashing Machine: The Real Reason Mark Kerr Swore at Dwayne Johnson on Sight
Dwayne Johnson disappears into MMA legend Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, an unflinching dive into fame, pain, and the fights beyond the ring. The resemblance is so uncanny it’s stealing the headlines.
October 4, 2025 11:33 am
The Smashing Machine Streaming Date: When You Can Watch at Home
Dwayne Johnson’s boldest gamble finally lands as The Smashing Machine storms into theaters after a tearful, standing-ovation Venice premiere, with A24 pushing it to PVOD next and a streaming drop slated for March–April 2026 under director Denny Safdie.
October 4, 2025 10:41 am
The Smashing Machine Soundtrack List: Every Song in Dwayne Johnson’s Mark Kerr MMA Biopic
Benny Safdie’s 2025 film The Smashing Machine packs more than punches. Dwayne Johnson embodies MMA legend Mark Kerr in a bruising portrait where the hardest hits land outside the cage, driven by a razor-sharp soundtrack.
October 4, 2025 10:05 am
The Smashing Machine Ending Explained: Inside Mark Kerr's Last, Brutal Fight With His Demons
After its theatrical world premiere, The Smashing Machine has viewers buzzing for an unexpected reason: Dwayne Johnson’s raw portrait of MMA legend Mark Kerr ends on a quiet note that hits like a gut punch. We unpack why that subdued finale makes this tale of addiction, recovery, and redemption one of 2025’s most uplifting surprises.
October 4, 2025 10:01 am
Taylor Swift Set to Make Dwayne Johnson Tap Out at the Box Office With Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift storms back into theaters with The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, a three-day cinematic spin on her 12th album that’s already on track to outpace blockbuster opening numbers.
October 4, 2025 9:00 am
Weekend Watchlist: The Biggest Movies Hitting Streaming and Theaters (Oct. 3–5)
October’s first weekend hits hard with a stacked slate in theaters and at home, from edge-of-your-seat dramas and dark comedies to Dwayne Johnson’s bruising MMA biopic The Smashing Machine. Clear your queue between Oct. 3–5—there’s something for every mood.
October 4, 2025 7:27 am
Whatever Happened to The Smashing Machine’s Mark Kerr and Dawn Staples? Inside Their Lives Today
Dwayne Johnson takes on MMA icon Mark Kerr alongside Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples in The Smashing Machine, a bruising saga of glory, addiction, and a volatile love story hitting theaters October 3, 2025. So where are the real Kerr and Staples now?
October 3, 2025 3:54 pm
Who's the Real Mark Kerr? The Untold Story of The Smashing Machine
Dwayne Johnson steps into the cage as a UFC fighter in a hard-hitting new drama, now in UK cinemas.
October 3, 2025 11:44 am
Emily Blunt Teases Dwayne Johnson's Role in Martin Scorsese's Next Mob Epic — The Last Great American Mob Story
Martin Scorsese heads to Hawaii with a blockbuster trio: Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson will star in his next film.
October 3, 2025 11:05 am
Forget WWE 2K: Dwayne Johnson’s All-Time Favorite Video Game Is Something Else
Dwayne Johnson still gets goosebumps returning to WWE and credits the ring for launching his Hollywood rise — but a fan-shared clip shows WWE 2K doesn’t crack his all-time favorite games list.
October 2, 2025 3:42 pm
The Rock Faces His Toughest Opponent Yet: Taylor Swift at the Box Office
Critics are crowning Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine a career high, but at the box office he’s stepping into the ring with Taylor Swift — and she’s the odds-on favorite.
October 2, 2025 11:43 am
Matt Damon Tackled The Odyssey To Power Christopher Nolan’s New Epic, Co-Star Reveals
Exclusive: The Odyssey star Benny Safdie and Oppenheimer's Emily Blunt say Matt Damon is fired up to lead Christopher Nolan's next film.
October 2, 2025 11:03 am
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Tease What’s Next for Jungle Cruise 2
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt reignited Jungle Cruise 2 buzz on the Variety red carpet at The Smashing Machine premiere, teasing where the franchise could head next and hinting the adventure isn’t over yet.
October 1, 2025 9:56 am