June 9th 2024.
The latest installment of the famous action-comedy series "Bad Boys" has once again proved to be a major success for the beloved duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. According to industry insiders at Variety, the movie, titled "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," has already raked in a whopping $104.6 million worldwide. Domestically, it brought in a solid $56 million from 3,885 theaters, while the international box office added an impressive $48.6 million to its total earnings.
Movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research's David A. Gross had some high praises for the film, stating that it's not often that an action-comedy manages to go up to four installments without losing its charm. He also added that "Bad Boys" is now part of an elite group of movies that have successfully maintained their appeal over multiple sequels, and there's still more potential for the series to grow.
The latest "Bad Boys" movie has definitely brought back the loyal audience that has been rooting for Smith since his days as a rapper. This comes after an unfortunate incident at the 2022 Academy Awards, where Smith got into a physical altercation with comedian Chris Rock. However, all seems to be forgiven now, as the movie's success is proof of the actor's enduring popularity.
The previous sequel, "Bad Boys for Life," was released in January 2020 and grossed an impressive $62.5 million in its opening weekend. It went on to become the highest-grossing movie of 2020, with a total of $204 million in domestic sales alone. The movie also marked the 25th anniversary of the original "Bad Boys" release, which brought in a staggering $426.5 million at the global box office.
But "Bad Boys" isn't the only project that Smith has been working on since the Oscars incident. He also released a movie in October 2022, titled "Emancipation," which tells the powerful story of a slave's journey to freedom. And he's not stopping there, as his next project is a sequel to one of his earlier films, "I Am Legend." This time, he'll be joined by "The Wire" star Michael B. Jordan, as they bring back the post-apocalyptic world of New York City, overrun by zombies, more than 15 years after the original release.
"I Am Legend" was a massive success, earning $77.2 million in its opening weekend and a total of $256.4 million domestically and $585.4 million worldwide. It's safe to say that fans are eagerly anticipating the sequel, which is expected to bring in even more impressive numbers.
It's clear that Smith's career is still going strong, despite the minor setback at the Oscars. With successful projects like "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" and "I Am Legend 2" in the works, it's safe to say that the actor is still very much loved by audiences all over the world.
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