MOVIE | The Smashing Machine new trailer – The second trailer, as well as a new poster, for Benny Safdie’s THE SMASHING MACHINE has been released.
Opening in cinemas around Australia on 2 October 2025, Dwayne Johnson stars in this true story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. Co-starring Emily Blunt, THE SMASHING MACHINE is written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems).
About Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr is an American former wrestler and mixed martial artist. During his MMA career he was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion, 1992 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, 1994 National Freestyle Champion and 4x ADCC World Submission Champion.
In 2003, Kerr was the subject of an HBO documentary titled THE SMASHING MACHINE, which detailed his MMA career fighting in Vale Tudo, the UFC and PRIDE.
THE SMASHING MACHINE releases in Australian cinemas October 2.
Media Release – VVS Films
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MOVIE | The Smashing Machine new trailer
