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Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Premiere 'The Smashing Machine'

9/26/2025

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Johnson Premieres Biopic

The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, premiered at BAFTA’s London HQ on September 24, 2025.
Directed by Benny Safdie, the film releases in the UK on October 3, 2025.
Johnson attended with his daughter Ava Raine as Blunt wore a dark cocoa mini dress.
The biopic follows MMA fighter Mark Kerr, highlighting his struggles with substance abuse.

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Cruise and Blunt Reunite

Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt will reprise roles in Edge of Tomorrow 2, with filming planned for 2026.
Director Doug Liman says project is moving forward after delays from Cruise's schedule and financing issues.
Christopher McQuarrie's script is complete, and both stars are enthusiastic.
Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav advocates for the sequel, the studio's only Cruise-led franchise.

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Johnson Premieres Biopic

The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, premiered at BAFTA’s London HQ on September 24, 2025.
Directed by Benny Safdie, the film releases in the UK on October 3, 2025.
Johnson attended with his daughter Ava Raine as Blunt wore a dark cocoa mini dress.
The biopic follows MMA fighter Mark Kerr, highlighting his struggles with substance abuse.

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