'The Smashing Machine' Now Available on Digital Platforms
On November 4, 2025, A24 released The Smashing Machine for digital rental and purchase worldwide. The Mark Kerr biopic is accessible on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Fandango At Home/Vudu, just 31 days after its theatrical release.
Box Office Performance
Despite featuring stars like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Emily Blunt, the film underperformed at the box office, earning $11.3 million domestically and $20.2 million globally.
Critical and Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 70% critic approval
- Audience score on Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
- Metacritic score: 65
- IMDb rating: 6.7/10
- Letterboxd rating: 3.3/5
“There’s no other high like it. It all became a drug. Pressure.”
Additional Remarks
Kurt Angle commented that the film deserves to win an Academy Award. Fightful will provide updates when The Smashing Machine starts streaming on HBO Max.
Earlier reports from Deadline revealed that Dwayne Johnson accepted a significant pay cut for his role in the film.
Author’s Summary
The Smashing Machine's digital release follows a modest box office run, receiving generally positive reviews and notable praise from figures like Kurt Angle.