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There’s no denying that Dwayne Johnson remains one of Hollywood’s most bankable and charismatic superstars, celebrated for his formidable screen presence. The former WWE champion had ambitious plans for Black Adam, but things didn’t pan out as expected. Fans were hopeful he would make a strong comeback with his latest theatrical release, The Smashing Machine, a biographical sports drama that earned encouraging reviews from both critics and audiences. Currently, the film holds a 73% critics’ score and 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a solid 7/10 IMDb rating.
However, given the unpredictable nature of the film industry and its box office, the numbers haven’t turned out as many fans might have hoped for. Contrary to initial projections in the range of $8 million to $15 million, the film opened to just $6 million during its first weekend, as per Box Office Mojo. Now, the big question is: how much does The Smashing Machine need to earn globally to break even at the box office? Let’s break down the numbers.
The Smashing Machine – Budget & Break-Even Point
According to Variety, Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut was made on an estimated production budget of $50 million. To break even at the box office, The Smashing Machine would need to gross around $125 million worldwide, using the 2.5x multiplier rule.
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