LAS VEGAS, NV — (04-29-25) — From writer and director Benny Safdie comes Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt starring in, “The Smashing Machine”, the upcoming American biographical sports drama about former mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr. The film also stars Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usyk.
Synopsis:
“Dwayne “THE ROCK” Johnson will portray former MMA/UFC champion Mark Kerr aka “The Smashing Machine” in a story based on the true events surrounding Kerr’s life and rise through the MMA world which was unfortunately derailed by his opioid addiction.” — weiderrc
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The action biography drama sport film will debut October 3, 2025 on A24.
The Smashing Machine | Dwayne Johnson | Trailer
Directed by:
Benny Safdie
Written by:
Benny Safdie
Consultant:
Mark Kerr
Cinematographer:
Maceo Bishop
Produced by:
Eli Bush
Dany Garcia
Hiram Garcia
Dwayne Johnson
Benny Safdie
Executive Producer:
Tracey Landon
Production Companies:
A24
Magnetic Fields Entertainment
Out for the Count
Seven Bucks Productions
Distributed by:
A24 (United States, 2025) (Theatrical)
Country of Origin:
United States
Language:
English
Release Date:
October 3, 2025
Copyright © 2025 A24
Article by: Michael “The Sizzler”, Staff Writer
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