Taylor Swift's new concert film soared to number one at the box office with $33 million, while Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' faced a historic low opening with just $6 million, marking a career-worst for the star despite critical acclaim.
October 6, 2025
Source:
Yahoo / The Hollywood Reporter
Swift Dominates, Johnson Stumbles at Weekend Box Office
Taylor Swift continues her cross-media dominance as her new concert film, "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl," secured the number one spot at the North American box office this weekend. The film grossed an impressive $33 million domestically and $46 million globally.
In stark contrast, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's new sports drama, "The Smashing Machine," experienced a crushing opening weekend.
A Career Low for Johnson
The film earned only $6 million from 3,345 theaters, marking the lowest-grossing wide-release opening of Johnson's entire career. This figure falls below his 2010 film "Faster," which opened with $8.5 million.
Keep up with the story. Subscribe to the PR+ free daily newsletter
Source:
http://AOL.com
Critical Praise Can't Save "Smashing Machine"
The biographical drama about legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr faced a significant disconnect between its critical reception and commercial performance. Despite strong reviews, audiences did not turn out for the R-rated film.
Financial Misfire
The weak $6 million debut is a major financial blow considering the film's reported $50 million production budget.
Initial industry projections suggested a much healthier opening of around $20 million.
The film's distributor, A24, and production companies, including Johnson's own Seven Bucks Productions, are facing a significant theatrical loss.
Strong Reviews and Festival Recognition
Despite the box office numbers, "The Smashing Machine" has been lauded by critics.
The film holds a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from over 200 reviews.
Director Benny Safdie won the prestigious Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival.
Critics have praised Johnson's dramatic transformation, with many predicting potential Oscar nominations for his performance.
Read More
Source:
Yahoo
Share this news:
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(734x230:736x232)/ben-affleck-jennifer-lopez-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-4-100625-02eb6f152cc44fb899503a149cec8202.jpg)
