Key Takeaways:
– Will Smith's latest action-comedy film, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, pushes the franchise beyond $1 billion global box office sales.
– Despite controversies, Smith's film continues to enjoy a positive reception, sparking speculations about a fifth part in the series.
– Observers reflect on the relative impact of Hollywood controversies considering the success of the Bad Boys franchise.
Success Against the Odds
Many thought Oscar-winning actor, Will Smith's career was on the downturn after the 2022 Academy Awards incident. However, Smith's phenomenal performance in the latest film from the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, has proven them wrong. Co-starring Martin Lawrence, the film has fetched impressive box office earnings. This success has not just revitalised the summer box office, but it also took the franchise's global earnings past the whopping $1 billion mark.
Hit Franchise Continues to Pull Crowds
Bad Boys: Ride or Die has been a runaway success, with the film contributing $130 million to the overall gross earnings of $1 billion worldwide for the franchise. This strong box office performance began with a bang. The movie enjoyed a $56 million domestic opening. It outperformed other new releases like The Fall Guy and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Proving its staying power, the Bad Boys franchise has consistently performed well. Its previous installments – Bad Boys, Bad Boys II, and Bad Boys For Life amassed $426 million, $141 million, and $273 million respectively at the box office around the globe.
Audiences Unfazed by Controversies
Any fears that Smith's 2022 Academy Awards controversy may dampen the performance of Ride or Die were misplaced. The reception by audiences suggests that Smith's career is far from over. In fact, the positive feedback has fuelled rumors of a follow-up to the series.
With the series surpassing the $1 billion mark, fans eagerly await more developments. Whether it's a sequel or a spin-off, the success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die has surely ramped up expectations.
Impact of Hollywood Controversies on Box Office Performance
The worldwide admiration for the Bad Boys franchise starring Smith has also sparked discussions on the long-term impact of Hollywood controversies. Remembering the incident at the 2022 Oscar Awards where Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage, there was considerable speculation that this could tarnish Smith's shining career.
Projects like The Council and Netflix's Fast and Loose experienced uncertainty in their future. Despite several apologies, Smith's 2022 film, Emancipation, had to bear the brunt. However, the recent achievement of the Bad Boys franchise supplants such speculations, making Hollywood observers re-evaluate the effects of controversies.
Social Media Reacts to Smith's Success
An enthusiastic fan on Twitter exclaimed, “They really thought Will Smith was done after the slap.” Numerous others echoed this sentiment showcasing their unwavering support for Smith and the Bad Boys franchise. The overwhelming reaction showcases Smith's continued star power and gives a hint of even bigger successes in his future endeavors.
In conclusion, the action-packed Bad Boys: Ride or Die is now playing in theaters and the Bad Boys film series can be streamed on Hulu. Whether one agrees or disagrees with Smith's actions off-screen, it seems clear that his fans are separating the artist from the art, contributing to the continued success of his films. Despite the controversies, Smith has shown once again why he's a Hollywood heavyweight.
