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Dwayne Johnson has dominated headlines the past few days, thanks mainly to the turbulent rollout of The Smashing Machine, his latest feature and one of his most adventurous acting turns yet. Collider reports that this MMA biopic, which debuted on October 3 and stars Johnson as troubled UFC legend Mark Kerr, arrived with solid reviews and Oscar buzz. Critics gave the film a respectable 70 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and Johnson’s performance, in particular, is drawing uncharacteristic critical admiration, boosting talk of his first real Academy Award nomination. Yet, the business side has been a shock: the film only managed $19.7 million against a $40 million budget, and box office analysts call it an outright flop. Johnson, embracing transparency, announced via Instagram that The Smashing Machine would hit Prime Video and Fandango at Home for digital release on November 4, much earlier than initially planned. This swift move also points to the realities of a rough October for blockbuster releases, with losses across the industry, including Disney’s Tron: Ares. According to Softonic, Johnson is reflecting publicly on his career ambitions and his unique place in Hollywood, recounting that he once fired his own agents for doubting his star potential—a fitting anecdote for the current moment, as he pivots from mainstream blockbusters to more complex, risky roles.
Social media chatter is spiking too. On October 28, Johnson posted a heartwarming Instagram video celebrating his mother’s 77th birthday, singing “Happy Birthday” and issuing advice about cherishing aging loved ones. Fans have flooded his replies, praising his sincerity and family-first attitude. He named his mother “Mama Rock” and shared candid reflections on the importance of creating joyful moments for those we love. The News calls this “a beautiful message,” one that further cements his reputation for emotional authenticity amid Hollywood’s glitz.
As for his filmography, Collider also spotlights that Johnson will next appear as Zeke in Zootopia 2 coming late November, voice Maui again in the live-action Moana movie next July, and reprise his role as Dr. Smolder Bravestone in Jumanji 3. He is even attached to the last Fast & Furious film, still in early development.
Meanwhile, nostalgia is swirling, with Starz now streaming The Scorpion King—Johnson’s infamous 2002 fantasy spin-off—which is attracting renewed commentary about his “nuanced” acting evolution, especially in light of The Smashing Machine’s critical acclaim.
For now, the major headlines are dominated by The Smashing Machine’s box office collapse, its digital release, and Johnson’s candid public reflections—potentially marking a pivot towards more challenging roles, a deeper public persona, and persistent business acumen both online and off.
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