The Smashing Machine (2025)

The Smashing Machine is a 2025 biographical sports drama directed by Benny Safdie about MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, and he's played by none other than Dwayne Johnson! Kerr was a two-time UFC heavyweight tournament champion who struggled with addiction and personal drama. The film marks Dwayne Johnson's most dramatic career turn, and he underwent an intense transformation that included extensive prosthetics and physical changes. AKA, he put the ody in body! The Smashing Machine premiered at the Venice International Film Festival to acclaim, and at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Johnson received a Best Actor nomination, while his co-star Emily Blunt earned a Best Supporting Actress nom. Plus, The Smashing Machine earned a Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar nomination at the 98th Academy Awards! We're of course here because MMA fighters love to go shirtless, and Dwayne looks more cut than ever while strutting around the bathroom in just a towel. I'd smash that!