New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's latest film, The Smashing Machine, has failed to pack a punch at the global box office. The R-rated sports drama, directed by Benny Safdie, opened to a disappointing $6 million in North America - marking one of the lowest debuts of Johnson's career.

The film's weak start is also a major setback for A24, the studio behind the project, which reportedly spent $50 million on production and several million more on marketing.

Taking to his Instagram handle on Monday, Johnson praised director Benny Safdie for changing his life with the film and pointed out the volatile nature of the "box office" collections in the world of cinema.

"From deep in my grateful bones, thank you to everyone who has w...