The Smashing Machine
“The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.”
Synopsis
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-12
Top Cast
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Dwayne Johnson
Mark Kerr
Emily Blunt
Dawn Staples
Ryan Bader
Mark Coleman
Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten
Oleksandr Usyk
Igor Vovchanchyn
Lyndsey Gavin
Elizabeth Coleman
Zoe Kosovic
McKenzie Coleman
Satoshi Ishii
Enson Inoue
James Moontasri
Akira Shoji
Yoko Hamamura
Kazuyuki Fujita
Paul Cheng
Masaaki Satake
Andre Tricoteux
Paul Varelans
Marcus Aurelio
Mestre Hulk
Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu
Fábio Gurgel
Jerin Valel
Sergio Batarelli
Raja Flores
Dr. Cortez
Egidiyus Klimas
Igor's Manager
Randi Lynne
Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 17, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.42x
-$28.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benny Safdie
- Screenplay & Story
- Benny Safdie
- Original Score
- Nala Sinephro
- Original Title
- The Smashing Machine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.1M
- Production Studios
- A24, Seven Bucks Productions, Out for the Count, Magnetic Fields Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benny Safdie
Benny Safdie
Nala Sinephro
Maceo Bishop
Benny Safdie
Dany Garcia, David Koplan, Dwayne Johnson, Eli Bush, Beau Flynn
Department Leadership Roster
Benny Safdie
Director
Benny Safdie
Screenplay
Dany Garcia
Producer
David Koplan
Producer
Dwayne Johnson
Producer
Eli Bush
Producer
Beau Flynn
Producer
Hiram Garcia
Producer
Maceo Bishop
Director of Photography
James Chinlund
Production Design
Heidi Bivens
Costume Design
Sean Devereaux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nala Sinephro
Original Music Composer
Greg Rementer
Stunt Coordinator
Benny Safdie
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Drug Consumption
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smashing Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Smashing Machine about?
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
Who directed The Smashing Machine?
The Smashing Machine was directed by Benny Safdie.
Who stars in The Smashing Machine?
The principal cast of The Smashing Machine includes Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk.
When was The Smashing Machine released and how long is it?
The Smashing Machine was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Smashing Machine?
The Smashing Machine had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $21.1M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Smashing Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Smashing Machine was composed by Nala Sinephro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Smashing Machine?
The Smashing Machine holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).