Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine' (2025) ; Mark Kerr after winning the heavyweight tournament during the UFC 14 on July 27, 1997 in Birmingham, Alabama. Dwayne Johnson and Emily ...

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Emily Blunt reveals the secret ingredient that helped ‘The Smashing Machine’ cast survive intense scenes. One of 2025’s most talked-about movies, the film depicts the story of legendary wrestler and ...

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“The Smashing Machine” is exactly what you would expect watching a former WWE wrestling superstar portray a mixed martial arts pioneer. Built as a showcase for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who also ...

On Tuesday morning, A24 released the latest trailer for The Smashing Machine, following its recent premiere, and subsequent success, at the Venice Film Festival. The trailer shows off a smattering of ...

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