“They really thought Will Smith was done after the slap”: Bad Boys Franchise Breaking a Major Box-Office Record is Proof Controversies Are Real Only on the Internet

While many believed that after the 2022 Academy Awards incident his career suffered a significant setback that he may not be able to overcome, Will Smith has defied the odds with his latest film Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Reuniting Smith and Martin Lawrence in their iconic roles, the film has garnered strong box office receipts, revitalizing the summer box office.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Credit: Sony Pictures
And the film has also propelled the beloved action comedy franchise to a major milestone by crossing the $1 billion global box office milestone, leading many to contemplate the impact of Hollywood controversies.
Will Smith’s Bad Boys Franchise Reaches a Significant Milestone
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die has catapulted the franchise to cross the $1 billion mark worldwide, as per Deadline. The film made a triumphant entry at the box office and has grossed $130 million worldwide so far.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Credit: Sony Pictures
And the film has also propelled the beloved action comedy franchise to a major milestone by crossing the $1 billion global box office milestone, leading many to contemplate the impact of Hollywood controversies.
Will Smith’s Bad Boys Franchise Reaches a Significant Milestone
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die has catapulted the franchise to cross the $1 billion mark worldwide, as per Deadline. The film made a triumphant entry at the box office and has grossed $130 million worldwide so far.
- 6/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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