Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' Sparks Box Office and Prestige Debate
TL;DR
A biopic starring Dwayne Johnson about Syracuse alumnus Mark Kerr, titled 'The Smashing Machine,' opened poorly at the box office with only $6 million, marking the worst opening of Johnson's career, despite critical acclaim and a high production budget, due to factors like limited international appeal and audience preferences.
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