Dwayne Johnson Breaks His Silence on His Worst Box Office Performance – and His Response Is Exactly What You Would Expect

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I was really excited for Joaquin Phoenix’s new movie, but honestly, it didn’t do as well at the box office as we all hoped. Everyone’s been saying it’s his best performance yet, and a serious contender for an Oscar, which is amazing! But it only made around $6 million this weekend, way less than the $15 million they were expecting. Joaquin just spoke out about it, and he’s being really honest about how the movie flopped.

Johnson addressed the film’s box office performance on Instagram, acknowledging that movie success is ultimately out of anyone’s control. More importantly, he emphasized that the movie’s results haven’t diminished the personal impact of playing the role of Kerr, which he described as a life-changing experience. He then shared a message stating:

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has seen The Smashing Machine. While you can’t predict how a film will do, you *can* control how fully you commit to the role and truly become someone else. That’s an opportunity I always embrace. It was a privilege to transform for director Benny Safdie – thank you for believing in me. Honestly, making this film has been a life-changing experience. I’m filled with gratitude, respect, and a deep sense of empathy.

Dwayne Johnson Has Given His Best Performance In a Movie That Never Had Box Office Potential

Dwayne Johnson is known for his confidence, and his new film, *The Smashing Machine*, is a departure from the big-budget blockbusters he usually appears in. As a biographical drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr, it appeals to a very specific audience. Given that even large-scale, visually impressive movies are having trouble drawing crowds to theaters these days, it’s perhaps not surprising the film didn’t perform as well as expected during its opening weekend.

Despite the film’s likely reception, Dwayne Johnson fully committed to the part. Known for action movies focused on spectacle over depth, *The Smashing Machine* probably wouldn’t appeal to his typical audience. However, his performance could earn him nominations for major awards, and the film is expected to gain viewers when it becomes available on streaming platforms soon.

Johnson seems pleased with how *The Smashing Machine* turned out, even if it wasn’t a huge box office success. He’s likely eager to take on a role that lets him showcase his acting skills beyond action sequences if the opportunity arises. If you haven’t seen it yet, *The Smashing Machine* is currently playing in theaters.

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2025-10-07 02:58