The first official trailer for The Smashing Machine has been released.
The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as former MMA fighter Mark Kerr and is based on the 2002 documentary of the same name. A24 shared the full trailer on April 29, giving fans their first real look at the intense and emotional biopic.
Set in the year 2000, the movie explores Kerr’s rise in the world of mixed martial arts, while also diving deep into his personal battles with addiction.
The cast also includes Emily Blunt, former UFC fighter Ryan Bader, Lyndsey Gavin, MMA legend Bas Rutten, and world boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The Smashing Machine is scheduled to hit theaters this October.
