Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Star in Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” – Official Trailer Released

May 2, 2025 — The highly anticipated first look at Benny Safdie’s latest directorial effort, The Smashing Machine, has just dropped — and fans are already buzzing. Starring global superstar Dwayne Johnson and Academy Award nominee Emily Blunt, the film promises a gritty, emotionally charged story rooted in the world of combat sports.

Johnson takes on a transformative role as Mark Kerr, the real-life MMA champion known as “The Smashing Machine,” whose dominance in the ring was matched only by his struggles outside of it. Emily Blunt co-stars as Kerr’s wife, Dawn Staples, bringing emotional depth to the film’s portrayal of addiction, fame, and redemption.

Known for his intense, character-driven storytelling in Uncut Gems and Good Time, director Benny Safdie makes his solo directorial debut with this powerful biopic. The trailer showcases raw fight sequences, intimate drama, and Johnson like audiences have never seen him before — vulnerable, haunted, and utterly compelling.

The Smashing Machine hits theaters nationwide on October 3rd, 2025.