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The Smashing Machine Opens in U.S. and Spain, Spotlighting Dwayne Johnson’s Transformative Lead

Early reviews highlight a serious awards push centered on Ben Safdie’s festival-honed biopic.

Overview

  • A24 releases the film in the United States on Oct. 3, with Spain opening the same day via Diamond Films.
  • Regional rollouts follow across Latin America, including Argentina and Mexico on Oct. 9, a broader wave on Oct. 16, and Uruguay on Nov. 6.
  • Dwayne Johnson stars as MMA pioneer Mark Kerr and serves as a producer, with critics singling out his performance as the standout element.
  • Emily Blunt co-stars as Dawn Staples as Ben Safdie directs a drama rooted in late-1990s mixed martial arts and an opioid-addiction struggle.
  • Coverage cites a 123-minute runtime and production by A24, Out for the Count, and Seven Bucks Productions, with awards-season positioning underway.