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Taylor Swift's Showgirl Soars, Dwayne Johnson's Smashing Machine Stumbles at Box Office
4 Oct
Summary
- Taylor Swift's Showgirl special event earns $28-$35 million in opening weekend
- Dwayne Johnson's wrestling drama The Smashing Machine bombs, earning only $6 million
- Avatar: The Way of Water rereleased in 3D, expected to earn $2-$3 million

As of October 4th, 2025, the entertainment industry is witnessing a stark contrast in box office performance. Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Showgirl special theatrical event is soaring, while Dwayne Johnson's wrestling drama The Smashing Machine is struggling.
Swift's Showgirl, a series of lyric videos, music videos, and behind-the-scenes footage, is projected to earn between $28 million to $35 million in its opening weekend from 3,702 theaters. The event, which premiered the music video for the single "The Fate of Ophelia," has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm from Swift's fans, earning an impressive A+ CinemaScore.




