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How to watch Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ on streaming platforms?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s sports biopic The Smashing Machine has officially made its way to streaming, giving viewers an easy way to watch the film from home after its brief theatrical run.
For fans wondering how and where to watch it, the way is straightforward, with multiple options now available across platforms.
The film, directed by Benny Safdie and co-starring Emily Blunt, tells the story of legendary mixed martial artist Mark Kerr.
Johnson undergoes a dramatic transformation to play Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion who rose to the top of the sport while struggling with opioid addiction and a deeply troubled personal life.
The movie takes inspiration from the 2002 HBO documentary of the same name that first introduced many viewers to Kerr’s complicated journey.
Where and how to stream ‘The Smashing Machine’?
If you’re looking to stream The Smashing Machine, it will be available on HBO Max starting Friday, January 23, according to Warner Bros. Discovery.
New releases typically appear on the platform at 3:01 a.m. ET / 12:01 a.m. PT, making it possible to watch as soon as it drops.
The film will also air on the HBO television channel on Saturday, January 24, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT for those who prefer traditional TV viewing.
For viewers who don’t have HBO Max, the movie is also available digitally.
The Smashing Machine, which was released in theaters on October 3, 2025, can currently be rented or purchased on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
These options allow audiences to watch instantly without a subscription.
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Although the film struggled at the box office, debuting with $6 million, Johnson has been vocal about the personal impact of the role.
“From deep in my grateful bones, thank you to everyone who has watched The Smashing Machine,” he wrote in an October 6 Instagram post.
He added, “In our storytelling world, you can’t control box office results — but what I realised you can control is your performance, and your commitment to completely disappear and go elsewhere. And I will always run to that opportunity.”
Johnson also reflected on the challenge during a post-premiere Q&A at the Toronto Film Festival in September 2025, saying he had waited a long time for a role that truly pushed him. “I pushed for more and I wanted more,” he said.
Whether you’re watching for Johnson’s dramatic turn, the real-life MMA story, or simply to see what the buzz is about, The Smashing Machine is now just a few clicks away on streaming and digital platforms.
Entertainment
After ads, will ChatGPT responses remain trustworthy? OpenAI says yes
As OpenAI is gearing up to rollout ads for both free and $8 ChatGPT Go, the company has assured users that ads will not affect ChatGPT’s responses and will be labelled and separated from the content.
Early signs of this rollout have been spotted on Android devices, suggesting the inclusion of ads in ChatGPT is close.
As noted on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI has designed a full-screen onboarding experience to familiarise users with ads in ChatGPT.
Although the AI giant has assured not to share personal information with advertisers, the current chat may still influence the type of sponsored ads displayed below the answers.
At the current stage, the commendable thing is that users have the option to hide ads, understand why specific ads were shown, and clear their ad data.
Ads will appear as a “Sponsored” block, and tapping the overflow menu draws the dropdown to hide the ad, report it, or even “Ask ChatGPT” about it.
OpenAI stated: “Our mission is to ensure AGI benefits all of humanity; our pursuit of advertising is always in support of that mission and making AI more accessible.”
Furthermore, the company has emphasised that conversations will remain private from advertisers and that user data will never be sold. A new “Ads controls” page has also been added to let users manage their ad history and interests without affecting their chat data.
These ads won’t be displayed to users of ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans.
Entertainment
David Beckham makes dig at Brooklyn amid family rift: ‘Watch and learn’
As the Beckham family drama deepens, David Beckham had refrained from making a direct comment about any of the tensions.
However, the doting father, who often roasts his children playfully, sent a pointed message to his estranged son, Brooklyn, as he collaborated with his close friend Gordon Ramsay.
The famous British chef, who himself is going through some drama with regards to his son-in-law Adam Peaty, shared an update.
David, who is a legendary former footballer, flaunted one of his many skills, cooking. In a video clip, Gordon and David are seen on a video call in which David makes a scallop risotto.
“Usually when David Beckham calls it’s about football but I was surprised when he was cooking up one of my homechef recipes, Gordon had written on Instagram.
Before marrying Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn had tried to launch himself as a cook as he shared videos of himself cooking simple recipes. However, most of the time he was roasted and trolled for his skills, which were often dubbed as mediocre.
While he pursued cooking for a while, he seemed to have abandoned that idea and modify it by selling his own hot sauce.
The update comes over a week after Brooklyn made a series of shocking Instagram Stories posts about his family. He had broken his silence on the ongoing rumours about a rift in the family and clearly stated that he “[does] not want to reconcile with [his] family.”
He noted, “I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
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