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Dwayne Johnson Attends London Premiere of The Smashing Machine With Daughter Ava Raine

The Benny Safdie biopic about MMA legend Mark Kerr nears its Oct. 2 German release.

Overview

  • Directed by Benny Safdie, the drama casts Johnson as Mark Kerr, with Emily Blunt portraying Dawn Staples.
  • Johnson walked the London red carpet with his 24-year-old daughter Simone Garcia Johnson, known in WWE as Ava Raine and serving as NXT’s general manager.
  • The film was showcased in Berlin earlier in the week as part of its late-stage promotional tour.
  • The world premiere screened in competition at the Venice Film Festival, where it received strong applause from audiences and critics.
  • German theatrical release is set for October 2, 2025, with promotion emphasizing Johnson’s notable physical transformation for the role.