The Rock Can’t Lift This One: The Smashing Machine Set to Deliver His Lowest Box Office Opening in Years
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.
The Smashing Machine: The Real Reason Mark Kerr Swore at Dwayne Johnson on Sight
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.
The Smashing Machine Streaming Date: When You Can Watch at Home
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.
The Smashing Machine Ending Explained: Inside Mark Kerr's Last, Brutal Fight With His Demons
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.
Weekend Watchlist: The Biggest Movies Hitting Streaming and Theaters (Oct. 3–5)
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.
Whatever Happened to The Smashing Machine’s Mark Kerr and Dawn Staples? Inside Their Lives Today
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?
Who's the Real Mark Kerr? The Untold Story of The Smashing Machine
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.
Emily Blunt Teases Dwayne Johnson's Role in Martin Scorsese's Next Mob Epic — The Last Great American Mob Story
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.
Matt Damon Tackled The Odyssey To Power Christopher Nolan’s New Epic, Co-Star Reveals
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.
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Tease What’s Next for Jungle Cruise 2
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.
Emily Blunt Sounds Alarm: AI Actor Tilly Norwood Is Terrifying — We're Screwed
Emily Blunt Sounds Alarm: AI Actor Tilly Norwood Is Terrifying — We're Screwed
Emily Blunt sounds the alarm on AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood, calling the tech "terrifying" and warning it could erase the human connection — "we're screwed."
Emily Blunt Says She’s Not Allowed To Talk About The Devil Wears Prada 2 — What’s Going On?
Emily Blunt Says She’s Not Allowed To Talk About The Devil Wears Prada 2 — What’s Going On?
Emily Blunt is keeping mum on The Devil Wears Prada 2, saying she’s not allowed to reveal a thing — only fanning the frenzy around the long-awaited sequel.
Lucy Liu Spills What It Was Really Like Filming The Devil Wears Prada 2
Lucy Liu Spills What It Was Really Like Filming The Devil Wears Prada 2
Lucy Liu struts into The Devil Wears Prada 2 and opens up about the on-set experience, supercharging buzz for the follow-up to the 2006 phenomenon.
The Graham Norton Show Sets Comeback Date — Star-Studded Guest List Will Blow You Away
The Graham Norton Show Sets Comeback Date — Star-Studded Guest List Will Blow You Away
The Graham Norton Show is officially back, and this season’s lineup is packed with Hollywood heavyweights. Find out when to tune in and which A-listers will be joining Graham on the famous red sofa.
Dwayne Johnson Drops Bombshell On Why He Really Lost Weight
Dwayne Johnson Drops Bombshell On Why He Really Lost Weight
Dwayne Johnson didn't just drop pounds — he just admitted the truth behind it, and it's way more personal than a diet or workout plan.
Dwayne Johnson Oscar Buzz Heats Up After Critics Call His Biopic Role 'Extraordinary'
Dwayne Johnson Oscar Buzz Heats Up After Critics Call His Biopic Role 'Extraordinary'
Dwayne Johnson is suddenly the name on everyone's lips this awards season.
The Smashing Machine Premiere Erupts With 15-Minute Ovation And Fierce First Reviews
The Smashing Machine Premiere Erupts With 15-Minute Ovation And Fierce First Reviews
Early reactions are pouring in, and critics are calling it one of the wildest rides of the year.
Devil Wears Prada 2 Just Confirmed a New Boyfriend for Andy — And It's Not Who You'd Expect
Devil Wears Prada 2 Just Confirmed a New Boyfriend for Andy — And It's Not Who You'd Expect
Nearly 20 years after The Devil Wears Prada first hit theaters, the fashion world is getting its most high-profile sequel yet.
The Other Boleyn Girl and 3 Other Best Costume Dramas About Palace Love Affairs
The Other Boleyn Girl and 3 Other Best Costume Dramas About Palace Love Affairs
Court intrigue, secret romance, stunning interiors and costumes.
Ryan Gosling Blames Birds for the Failure of His 2016 Action Comedy Movie
Ryan Gosling Blames Birds for the Failure of His 2016 Action Comedy Movie
The Barbie star says the movie couldn't handle the competition.