The Smashing Machine Ending Explained: Does Mark Kerr Beat His Addiction in The End?

The Smashing Machine had its world premiere in theaters, and we are here to talk about the seemingly anticlimactic ending that the Dwayne Johnson movie offered. Depicting the life of Mma fighter Mark Kerr, who struggled with addiction and his eventual recovery, The Smashing Machine is one of the most uplifting movies of 2025.

The genius lies in making the ending half with fans uncertain whether Mark Kerr overcame his addictions or not. During the final moments of the film, Mark Kerr gets into a big fight, where he ultimately loses to Kazuyuki Fujita.

However, the film’s focus is rather on the subtle recovery of Mark Kerr rather than his becoming champion.