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New on HBO Max in January 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch

There's plenty to check out on HBO and Max this January, and we've rounded up our favorite picks.

Tom’s Guide

Dwayne Johnson Was Super Stressed The Morning Golden Globes Noms Came Out. How Ryan Coogler Made His Day

Game recognizes game!

Cinemablend

“[The] Plastic Surgeon Needs To Be Arrested”: Emily Blunt’s Recent Interview Sparks Wild Reactions

Fans claimed Emily Blunt’s plastic surgeon “needs to be arrested” after her interview with Rose Byrne for the A24 Podcast.

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Vin Diesel applauds Dwayne Johnson’s Smashing Machine performance after long-running feud

The actors co-starred in the Fast and Furious franchise

The Independent UK

Vin Diesel buries the hatchet with Fast and Furious co-star Dwayne Johnson for good in emotional post: "[We] created something unforgettable"

Vin Diesel pumps the brakes on feud with Fast and Furious co-star Dwayne Johnson as he praises "one of the most dynamic pairings in cinema"

Total Film

Vin Diesel heaps praise on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson following end of feud

Vin Diesel has praised his "dynamic" partnership with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson following the end of their public feud.

BANG Premier

Dwayne Johnson had "an out-of-body experience" listening to Christopher Nolan praising his performance in The Smashing Machine: "All I could say was 'thank you'"

Christopher Nolan counting his Smashing Machine performance among "the best of the year" was "inspiring", says Dwayne Johnson

Total Film

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20 “Awful” Physical Transformations Actors Endured For Movie Roles

“I understood how you could get so wrapped up in a role that it could sort of take you down."

Bored Panda

The Rock pays tribute to Brendan Fraser for helping kickstart his acting career 24 years ago in The Mummy Returns: "I love that man for that"

Dwayne Johnson is still grateful to Brendan Fraser for "embracing" him as a first-time actor on set of The Mummy Returns

Total Film

Christopher Nolan lauds Dwayne Johnson's 'incredible' performance in The Smashing Machine

Christopher Nolan was very impressed with Dwayne Johnson's performance in The Smashing Machine and told director Benny Safdie that his movie about former wrestler Mark Kerr will be "understood" more over time despite disappointing box office figures.

BANG Premier

Christopher Nolan says Dwayne Johnson has given best movie performance of 2025

‘It’s a really remarkable poiece of work,’ the ‘Oppenheimer’ director says

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan calls The Rock's new movie The Smashing Machine "incredible" and "heartbreaking": "I don't think you'll see a better performance this year"

Despite flopping at the box office, The Smashing Machine has received big praise

Total Film

I Wasn't The Smashing Machine's Biggest Fan, But There's Something I Can't Stop Thinking About

It's all in the details.

Cinemablend

After The Smashing Machine, 5 UFC Fighters I'd Love To See Get Biopics

More MMA biopics, Hollywood, please and thank you.

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Flopped? Dwayne Johnson Defends 'The Smashing Machine' After Shockingly Weak Debut

Dwayne Johnson defends his dramatic turn in Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine' after a £4.45m ($6.00m) opening weekend; festival praise and industry analysis explain the divide.

Total Film

Dwayne Johnson addresses The Smashing Machine debuting to a career-worst $5.9 million over its opening weekend: "In our storytelling world, you can't control box office results"

"Truth is, this film has changed my life"

Cinemablend

Dwayne Johnson’s Smashing Machine Set A Record For The Wrestler-Turned–Actor (But Not A Good One)

The Smashing Machine did not smash the box office.

Total Film

Despite critical acclaim, The Smashing Machine breaks an unwanted record for The Rock after going up against Taylor Swift at the box office

Moviegoers don't seem to be too interested in the actor's dramatic turn

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Cinemablend

I Can't Get Enough Of This Clip Of Emily Blunt Roasting People Who've Been Saying The Rock Is Skinny Now

Blunt brings the heat.

Cinemablend

The Rock Explains Why He Doesn’t Considering The Smashing Machine As A ‘Fight Movie’

I completely understand where he's coming from.

Cinemablend

Dwayne Johnson Is Transformative In The Smashing Machine, But There's Another Performance I Hope People Start Celebrating

Can we get more of this guy?

The Guardian - US

From cage to screen: The Smashing Machine and Mark Kerr’s second act with The Rock

Once MMA’s fiercest heavyweight, Kerr spiralled into addiction. Two decades after The Smashing Machine, The Rock has revived his story for film

Cinemablend

‘I Started Crying Like A Baby’: Why Dwayne Johnson Was A Big, Blubbery Mess While Walking Premiere Red Carpet With His Daughter

Laying down the waterworks.

Reason

The Smashing Machine Looks at the Early Days of a Combat Sport Politicians Wanted To Ban

A fascinating but uneven actor's showcase for Dwayne Johnson.

Cinemablend

'The Smashing Machine' Interviews With Emily Blunt, Dwayne Johnson And Benny Safdie

Watch our interviews with the stars and filmmaker of the Mark Kerr biopic.

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