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Former WWE champion and Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson has starred in numerous blockbusters, including the Fast and Furious movies, San Andreas, the Jumanji films, and Rampage. However, his previous live-action film as a lead, Black Adam (2022), earned $393.5 million and fell short of expectations.
Given that, it’s surprising to see his latest release facing challenges at the box office despite positive word-of-mouth. The Smashing Machine, which hit theaters on October 3, 2025, is nearing the end of its third week. Despite receiving rave reviews from critics, especially for Dwayne Johnson’s transformative performance, the sports drama has grossed $18.5 million globally so far.
The Smashing Machine Surpassed An Acclaimed Anthony Hopkins Film
That said, The Smashing Machine has already outgrossed several popular 2025 releases, including the critically acclaimed South Korean film No Other Choice, KPop Demon Hunters, and The Strangers: Chapter 2. Currently, it trails just behind the Tom Hiddleston-starrer fantasy drama The Life of Chuck. Notably, it has also surpassed the lifetime earnings of Anthony Hopkins’ acclaimed sports drama The World’s Fastest Indian (2005). Here’s how the two films compare at the global box office.
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The Smashing Machine vs. The World’s Fastest Indian – Box Office Comparison
According to Box Office Mojo data, here is how the two films have performed globally:
The Smashing Machine – Box Office Summary
- North America: $11.1 million
- International: $7.4 million
- Worldwide: $18.5 million
