American actor and businessman and Moana star Dwayne Johnson is back with a new Biography and Drama film, “The Smashing Machine.” This upcoming film depicts the story of mixed martial arts and UFO champion “Mark Kerr.”
The story of Mark Kerr is being brought to the big screen through A24‘s film The Smashing Machine, and it is Dwayne Johnson who will act as Mark Kerr.
The film “The Smashing Machine,” starring great stars like Red Notice star Dwayne Johnson and Pain Hutler star Emily Blunt, will reportedly be filming this summer.
The film is based on the life of UFC fighter Mark Kerr and is directed by Benny Safdie, while it is scripted by Mark Kerr and Benny Safdie.
Your favorite “Fast x” star Dwayne Johnson is back in the ring Now his return is temporary because his return is only temporary as he is ready for a new film project.
Rumor has it that Emily Blunt may play “Dawn Staples” in The Smashing Machine, Who has earlier loved the audience with his acting in films like Oppenheimer and Jungle Cruise.
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When The Smashing Machine Begins Filming
As per Collider Reports, Filming on Johnson’s next project, “The Smashing Machine,” begins in May 2024. Another good news is that after completing this film, “Dwayne Johnson” will return to WWE and work on shooting for his next Fast & Furious film.
The Smashing Machine Update (2026)
Updated August 2026. “The Smashing Machine,” Benny Safdie’s biopic of MMA pioneer Mark Kerr starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2025, where it won the Silver Lion, before opening in US theaters on October 3, 2025. The film earned Johnson some of the best reviews of his career and Oscar-buzz for his transformative, vulnerable performance, holding a 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Box office returns were modest, though, with the film grossing about $21.1 million against a $50 million budget.
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