Dwayne Johnson's "The Smashing Machine" Slams into Theaters October 2025

Washington [US], April 3 (ANI): The Smashing Machine ', starring actor Dwayne ' The Rock Johnson has set a theatrical release for October 3rd of this year, as reported byDeadline.

The movie, helmed by director Benny Safdie, aims to portray the life story of renowned MMA fighter Mark Kerr on the big screen.

As reported by Deadline, this statement comes after news surfaced about Lionsgate potentially changing its plans for releasing the Michael Jackson biopic and might be pushing back its initial launch date.

With ' The Smashing Machine By taking that spot, it will now go up against two major releases at the box office: Paramount’s "Roofman," featuring Channing Tatum, and A24’s horror film "The Keeper," directed by Oz Perkins.

Not only did Safdie direct the movie, but he also penned the screenplay and served as a producer. The Smashing Machine brings together Johnson with Emily Blunt, her collaborator from "Jungle Cruise." In this film, Blunt portrays Dawn Staples, Kerr's partner, who finds herself navigating the challenges of Kerr’s tumultuous existence as a top-tier combatant.

The film centers on Kerr during the peak of his career, amidst the harsh initial stages of the UFC. It delves into his conflicts within the octagon and the private struggles he encountered beyond it.

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Kerr's achievements in the field are legendary—he was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, a Pride FC champion, and excelled notably in submission wrestling. As reported by Deadline, his story was earlier documented in the 2003 HBO documentary. The Smashing Machine , inspiring the forthcoming movie.

Produced by Safdie’s Out for the Count in collaboration with Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions and additional producers, the movie aims to provide an enthralling and moving portrayal of one of MMA's most intriguing personalities. (ANI)

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