'The Smashing Machine' bombs at box office, heads to VOD

Entertainment Nov 04, 2025

Dwayne Johnson's new movie, The Smashing Machine, is heading to Video On Demand on November 4, 2025, after a rough run in theaters.
Despite dropping just last month and featuring a big-name cast, it pulled in only $20.2 million worldwide—way below its $40 million budget.

'The Smashing Machine' flops hard

Even with solid reviews (a 70% Rotten Tomatoes score) and Emily Blunt joining Johnson on screen, the film just didn't click with audiences.
North American ticket sales stalled at $11.1 million and international numbers weren't much better.
For A24, this flop could mean over $50 million in losses—a tough hit during an already challenging month for the studio and the industry overall.