Near $300 Million Mark
Bad Boys: Ride or Die has taken the global box office by storm, now nearing the $300 million mark. This action-packed installment is the second-biggest in the franchise, following Bad Boys for Life
‘s strong performance. Despite fresh competition, this movie continues to perform remarkably well.
Smith and Lawrence Reunite
The dynamic duo, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, reprise their roles as Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. Their chemistry remains a major draw for fans of the series. The film sees them work to clear their late Captain Conrad Howard’s name of conspiracy allegations, a plot continuation from Bad Boys for Life
.
The film added around $19 million domestically in its third weekend, lifting its total to almost $150 million. Internationally, it grossed an impressive $142 million, making its cumulative worldwide gross approximately $289 million so far.
A Perfectly Timed Comeback
Will Smith‘s significant comeback with Bad Boys: Ride or Die emphasizes his consistent appeal at the box office. As Smith articulated in an interview with Entertainment Weekly in May, I am very excited about Bad Boys: Ride or Die and emphasized the importance of having an emotional base in movies.
This successful return follows his decade-long ban by The Academy after his infamous altercation with Chris Rock during the Oscars.
Directors’ Redemption Story
The film marks a triumphant return for directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah who also directed the third movie in the series
, especially after their anticipated project Batgirl was abruptly canceled by Warner Bros. This success serves as a major validation for their directorial prowess.
Cumulative Franchise Impact
The entire Bad Boys franchise has grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Looking at earlier numbers, Bad Boys grossed $141 million globally, while Bad Boys II brought in $273 million worldwide. The third movie, Bad Boys for Life, nearly accumulated $430 million globally before the pandemic struck.
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