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The Smashing Machine (2025): Box Office, Cast & OTT Status

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RegionsUnited States (3 October 2025); premiered at Venice

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The Smashing Machine is a English biographical sports drama film directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt and Ryan Bader. It released on 3 October 2025. Release markets: United States (3 October 2025); premiered at Venice.

The Smashing Machine Quick Facts

Release Date3 Oct 2025
StatusReleased
IMDb rating6.3/10
Runtime123 min
LanguageEnglish
CountryUSA
GenreBiography, Drama
DirectorBenny Safdie
CastDwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk
ProductionA24 Films

Release date history

  1. Festival premiere

    Venice

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  2. Released (US)

    US theatrical release

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The Smashing Machine Story

A biographical sports drama starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, with Emily Blunt as his girlfriend.

Release date and status

The Smashing Machine released on 3 October 2025. Release markets: United States (3 October 2025); premiered at Venice. Language: English.

  • 1 September 2025 – Festival premiere: Venice
  • 3 October 2025 – Released (US): US theatrical release

OTT release

The US streaming dates below are from Wikipedia. Streaming availability in India can differ, and we had not verified an India-specific streaming date as of 25 September 2026.

Cast and crew

  • Director: Benny Safdie
  • Writer: Benny Safdie
  • Music: Nala Sinephro
  • Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk

Trailer and music

The trailer was released on 29 April 2025.

Certification and runtime

The runtime is 123 minutes.

Box office

Wikipedia reports a worldwide gross of about US$21.1 million against a US$50 million budget.

Production notes

Benny Safdie wrote and directed. The film premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 1 September 2025, where Safdie won the Silver Lion for best director. Filming ran from May to August 2024.

The Smashing Machine Songs

Vem (Nick Layne Club Mix) β€” Written by Paolo Bonaconza, Gianluigi Dian and Daria Toffali Performed by JPG and SEREIA Courtesy of Irma Records Tropical Dream β€” Written by Daniele Barocci and Fabio Pelosi Performed by Daniel Barross & Fabio Pelosi Courtesy of Irma Records You Can Never Come to This Place β€” Written and Performed by Masayoshi Takanaka Courtesy of Universal Music LLC [JP] Under license from Universal Music Enterprises Santeria β€” Written by Bradley Nowell, Eric Wilson and Floyd Gaugh (as Floyd I. Gaugh IV) Performed by Sublime Executive Produced by McG (uncredited) Courtesy of Geffen Records Under license from Universal Music Enterprises Every Morning β€” Written by Richard Bean, Craig Bullock, Charles Stan Frazier (as Charles Frazier), David Kahne, Matthew Murphy Karges (as Matthew Karges), Mark McGrath, McG (as Joseph Nichol), Rodney Sheppard, Pablo Tellez (as Pablo Antonio Tellez) and Abel Zarate Performed by Sugar Ray Executive Produced by McG (uncredited) Courtesy of RT Industries This Kiss β€” Written by Beth Nielsen Chapman (as Beth Chapman), Robin Lerner and Annie Roboff Performed by Faith Hill Courtesy of Warner Records By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing SararΓ  (Krauze Mix) β€” Written by Roberto Calmi, Ivan Savoldi, Alessandro Cattenati and Viviane Cruz Sicari Performed by 12 Fingers feat. Viviane Cruz Courtesy of Irma Records Take Me in Your Arms β€” Written by Tony Garcia, Julian Hernandez, Richard Miranda and John Romano Performed by Lil Suzy Courtesy of High Power Records and Phase One Network, Inc. When I Dream β€” Written by Sandy Mason Performed by Jack Clement Courtesy of Alison Clement Rhythm of My Heart β€” Written by John Capek and Marc Jordan Performed by Rod Stewart Courtesy of Warner Records By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing Snappy Catches Bill & Aldo β€” From Sitting Ducks (2001) Written and Performed by Charlie Brissette and Hamilton Altstatt Courtesy of Universal Television Shuffleboard β€” From Sitting Ducks (2001) Written and Performed by Charlie Brissette and Hamilton Altstatt Courtesy of Universal Television Opus No. 1 β€” Written and Performed by Tim Carleton Courtesy of Tim Carleton Don't Be Cruel β€” Written by Otis Blackwell and Elvis Presley (as Elvis Aaron Presley) Performed by Billy Swan Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment Just Another Day β€” Written by Jon Secada and Miguel A. Morejon (as Miguel Morejon) Performed by Jon Secada Courtesy of Capitol Records Under license from Universal Music Enterprises Tempted β€” Written by Chris Difford (as Christopher Difford) and Glenn Tilbrook Performed by Squeeze Courtesy of A&M Records, Ltd. Under license from Universal Music Enterprises Back at One β€” Written and Performed by Brian McKnight Courtesy of Motown Records Under license from Universal Music Enterprises Home Town β€” Written by Emmanuel Chanda (as Emmanuel Jagari Chanda) Performed by Witch (as WITCH) Courtesy of Now and Again Records Beautiful People β€” Written by Melanie (as Melanie Safka) Performed by Melanie Courtesy of Buddah Records By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment My Way β€” (Comme d'Habitude) Music by Claude FranΓ§ois and Jacques Revaux French lyrics by Gilles Thibaut English lyrics by Paul Anka Performed by Elvis Presley Courtesy of ABG EPE IP LLC and RCA Records By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment Konya Tsukino Mieru Okani β€” Written by Tak Matsumoto and KΓ΄shi Inaba Performed by B'z Courtesy of Vermillion Records Kimigayo β€” Performed by Tomoyasu Hotei Tomoyasu Hotei appears courtesy of Virgin Music, A Universal Music Company The Star-Spangled Banner β€” Performed by Nala Sinephro Nala Sinephro appears courtesy of Warp Records My Stove's on Fire β€” Written and Performed by Robert Lester Folsom Courtesy of Anthology Recordings & Sunset Songs That's My Desire β€” Written by Helmy Kresa and Carroll Loveday Performed by Hadda Brooks Courtesy of Virgin Records America, Inc. Under license from Universal Music Enterprises Jungleland β€” Written and Performed by Bruce Springsteen Courtesy of Columbia Records By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment Corridor of Dreams β€” Written by Martin Newell Performed by The Cleaners from Venus Courtesy of The Cat Collects Make the World Go Away β€” Written by Jack Clement, Hank Cochran and Sheb Wooley Performed by Timi Yuro Courtesy of Capitol Records Under license from Universal Music Enterprises Limelight β€” Written by Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons Performed by The Alan Parsons Project Courtesy of RCA Records By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment Breaking Glass - Two β€” (uncredited) Written and Performed by Jimmy Kaleth & Richard Thomas Hurdy Gurdy Waltz β€” (uncredited) Music by Syd Dale

The Smashing Machine FAQs

When was The Smashing Machine released?
The Smashing Machine released on 3 October 2025. Release markets: United States (3 October 2025); premiered at Venice.
Where can I watch The Smashing Machine online?
The US streaming dates below are from Wikipedia. Streaming availability in India can differ, and we had not verified an India-specific streaming date as of 25 September 2026.
Who directed The Smashing Machine?
The Smashing Machine is directed by Benny Safdie.
Who stars in The Smashing Machine?
The cast includes Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usyk.
How much did The Smashing Machine earn at the box office?
Wikipedia reports a worldwide gross of about US$21.1 million against a US$50 million budget.
What is the runtime of The Smashing Machine?
The runtime is 123 minutes.

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