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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.
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British journalist narrowly escapes Israeli missile strike on live camera
A terrifying moment was recently caught on camera as an Israeli missile targeted a British journalist associated with Russia Today (RT) during live reporting in Lebanon.
Steven Sweeney, who works for the Russian state funded broadcaster, was filming destruction of a bridge and talking about missile attacks from Israel when one targeted him and hit just a few feet away.
Sweeney said yesterday that targeting journalists was a war crime and today he himself got injured in an attack. He was treated at a hospital for his injuries.
The video footage of the incident shows the exact moment when the missile hit near the journalist, both cameraman and the reporter sustained injuries.
RT posted a video of journalist Ali Rida, also injured in the attack, reporting from Southern Lebanon. Ali said that Israeli forces DELIBERATELY targeted them.
About three hours after the attack, the outlet shared a video message of Sweeney. He said: “It was a precision strike from an Israeli fighter jet. If they think that they are going to silence us, they are very, very much mistaken.”
Israel has intensified its unprovoked, illegal military strikes on Southern Lebanon and had repeatedly targeted civilian infrastructure.
Sweeney also accused Israel of attempting to ethnically cleanse southern Lebanon.
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Princess Kate sends strong message with choice of tiara: ‘Ready to be queen’
Royal women adorn themselves with tiaras – weaving a narrative of tradition, elegance and diplomatic charm – as they welcome dignitaries with poise and sophistication.
Princess Kate’s strategic tiara choices revealed her future ambitions and plans, alonside her grace and elegance.
Royal commentators belive Princess Catherine’s choices prioritise continuity and reinforce her ‘steady and reliable’ image during crucial time for royal family.
Kate Middleton, 44, showed off her elegance she wore her first tiara of the year for the Nigerian state visit on Wednesday, March 18.
The British royals hosted a lavish banquet at Windsor Castle. For the occasion, the princess wore her go-tiara, Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara.
“Kate’s tiara choices tend to prioritise messages of continuity, usually indicating that she’s taking up the legacy of royal women who came before her,” royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital.
The expert went on to describe Princess Catehrine’s dynamic personality after being impressed of her tiara selection, saying: “Her choices remind the public that her royal role, and its symbolism, carry forward from her predecessors.”
Kate’s choice wear Tolu Coker for the lavish dinner explained by the expert, saying: “Coker’s work is rooted in Nigerian diasporic identity, her mother’s migration history, and a pointed critique of Western waste economies. Wearing it for this visit goes well beyond the ‘flag dressing’ we’ve come to expect from Kate’s diplomatic appearances!”
She said that the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot is “Kate’s most-reached-for piece these formal occasions,” adding: “It tells us that she understands her role in the institution, respects its weight, and isn’t trying to make it about herself.”
Kate is called a positive force for the royal family. Justine Picardie, author of “Fashioning the Crown,” suggested that Kate’s carefully curated public image reflects her growing role in shaping the future of the monarchy.
She explained, “A historical royal tiara visually puts Catherine in the line of history about what came in the past, but it also represents her future.”
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