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.

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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

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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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