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Johnson's New Film Tanks: Worst Opening Ever?
25 Mar
Summary
- 'The Smashing Machine' opened to a career-low $6 million domestically.
- The R-rated sports drama had a $50 million production budget.
- Critics favored the film, but audiences gave it a weak B- CinemaScore.

Dwayne Johnson's recent film, 'The Smashing Machine,' has stumbled at the box office, opening to just $6 million domestically. This marks the weakest debut weekend of his career. The A24-produced, R-rated sports drama also presented Johnson in a rare dramatic turn as wrestler Mark Kerr, a role delving into substance abuse and personal struggles.
Despite a challenging box office start for 'The Smashing Machine,' which reportedly had a $50 million budget, the film garnered a 73% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. However, moviegoers offered a more reserved reception, evidenced by a B- CinemaScore, suggesting a disconnect between critical acclaim and audience appeal for this particular project.




