The Rock’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Loses Only Oscar Nomination At 2026 Academy Awards

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Dwayne Johnson's film "The Smashing Machine," which tells the story of MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, lost its only Oscar nomination at the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony. The film was nominated in the Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling category for the work transforming Johnson into Kerr, but the award went to "Frankenstein" instead. Johnson had previously earned a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Globe Awards for his portrayal of Kerr in the film.