How much has Dwayne Johnson's "The Smashing Machine" earned at the box office?

The Smashing Machine has earned $18 million globally as of October 19th, 2025.

What 1990s sports thriller is "The Smashing Machine" closing in on?

The Smashing Machine is closing in on the lifetime gross of the 1996 sports psychological thriller The Fan, starring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes.

What is the story of "The Smashing Machine" about?

The Smashing Machine tells the remarkable story of MMA legend Mark Kerr, played by Dwayne Johnson, tracing his meteoric rise in the brutal world of mixed martial arts and delving into his struggles with fame, addiction, and emotional turmoil.

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Dwayne Johnson's Sports Drama Nears Forgotten 1990s Thriller's Box Office

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Summary

Dwayne Johnson's sports drama The Smashing Machine earns $18 million globally
Film closing in on lifetime gross of 1996 thriller The Fan starring Robert De Niro
Directed by Benny Safdie, the movie tells story of MMA fighter Mark Kerr

Dwayne Johnson's Sports Drama Nears Forgotten 1990s Thriller's Box Office

As of October 19th, 2025, Dwayne Johnson's sports drama The Smashing Machine is closing in on the lifetime gross of a forgotten 1990s sports psychological thriller. Directed by Benny Safdie, the film about MMA fighter Mark Kerr has earned $18 million globally, placing it among the top 100 highest-grossing movies of the year.

While the film has not drawn massive crowds so far, it is steadily gaining momentum. The Smashing Machine is now just $600,000 away from surpassing the $18.6 million worldwide earnings of the 1996 thriller The Fan, starring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes. Industry analysts expect the Dwayne Johnson-led movie to reach this milestone in the coming days.