Based on a true story, Smashing Machine follows the life of MMA legend Mark Kerr, one of the most dominant fighters in the early days of the UFC and the personal battle he fought outside the cage. At the peak of his career, Kerr faces addiction, physical damage, and the emotional toll of fame, as his relationship with his girlfriend Dawn Staples (played by Emily Blunt) begins to unravel under pressure.

Directed by Benny Safdie, the film offers a raw and unflinching look at the price of glory, where victory and self-destruction collide. In what is already being called one of his most powerful and vulnerable performances, Dwayne Johnson steps into a role unlike any he has taken before, portraying the man behind the legend known as “The Smashing Machine.”

Smashing Machine will premiere exclusively on STARZPLAY on December 1st, marking a major cinematic moment for the platform and aligning with the UAE’s 54th National Day weekend.