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Dwayne Johnson is a massive Hollywood star best known for his action and comedy flicks. He pivoted to a serious drama with The Smashing Machine, but the film has opened with heartbreaking numbers. It did not even open at the top spot in the domestic box office ranking this Friday. Keep scrolling for the deets.
It received a B- on CinemaScore and 73% from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics noted that Dwayne Johnson delivered a powerful, transformative performance as Mark Kerr in the movie. It is a gritty biopic that steered clear of clichés—even if it meant sacrificing some narrative payoff—while still delivering the emotional punches that resonated most.
The Smashing Machine’s day 1 collection at the domestic box office
According to Box Office Mojo’s data, The Smashing Machine is underperforming at the domestic box office in its opening weekend. A film’s opening weekend collections help it earn a huge amount, which kickstarts its theatrical journey. But the Dwayne Johnson film collected just $2.7 million on its opening day on Friday. This includes the underwhelming $850K previews collection from Thursday.
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