"If early reviews have it right, Dwayne Johnson puts in an award-worthy performance in The Smashing Machine. The actor and former pro wrestler plays two-time UFC Heavyweight champ Mark Kerr in the film, which portrays the fighter's struggles with substance abuse throughout his career. If you're looking to see if The Rock's acting has what it takes to secure the Oscar, the film opens in theaters starting Friday, October 3."
"The Smashing Machine is directed by Benny Safdie, who previously directed Uncut Gems with his brother, Josh. The Mark Kerr biopic marks his first solo film. The pair individually pursued other projects after GemsJosh directed Marty Supreme with Timothee Chalamet (out this Christmas)but both films will compete in the year's Oscars cycle. The Smashing Machine is simply the first film of the two that's stepped up to the plate."
"The Smashing Machine will likely not appear on a streaming service until 2026. The film is currently playing in theaters, where it will remain for at least a month. From there, audiences should be able to rent the film on demand at home. A24 releases typically hit Amazon, Apple, YouTube, and all the other pay-per-view services about one month following their theatrical run. So, we expect The Smashing Machine to follow suit sometime in November."
Dwayne Johnson stars as two-time UFC Heavyweight champion Mark Kerr, portraying the fighter's career and struggles with substance abuse. Benny Safdie directs the biopic as his first solo feature after working on Uncut Gems with his brother. The film opens in theaters on October 3 and will remain in theaters for at least a month. Early responses praise Johnson's performance as a revelation and his most absorbing turn yet. A24 typically offers digital rentals about one month after theatrical runs, with streaming windows often arriving four to five months later, suggesting broader streaming availability may not occur until 2026.
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