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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.
In contrast, The Smashing Machine, Johnson's awards-focused film based on the real-life story of a former college wrestler, is bombing in its domestic debut. Playing in 3,345 theaters, the A24 release earned only $2.7 million on Friday, with a projected weekend opening of just $6 million, far below the expected $12-$14 million.
Elsewhere, James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water is being rereleased exclusively in 3D, expected to earn $2-$3 million domestically from 2,100 theaters. This rerelease is likely a promotional move ahead of the upcoming release of Avatar: Ash and Fire this Christmas.
