Miami, Florida – Sony’s latest buddy action comedy film, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” is making waves at the box office with an estimated $53 million in domestic opening weekend earnings. This success comes as a potential turning point for Will Smith, who stars in the film alongside Martin Lawrence. The positive reception from audiences, particularly from black moviegoers, who made up a significant portion of viewers, has contributed to the film’s strong start.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” exceeded expectations by opening ahead of initial tracking projections, a rarity for a summer release. The film’s performance is second only to “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” in terms of box office success. This installment follows the popular “Bad Boys for Life,” which had a successful run before theaters were impacted by the global pandemic.
In this latest film, Smith and Lawrence reprise their roles as Miami cops caught up in a high-stakes adventure involving drug cartels and a quest to clear their late captain’s name. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the movie showcases the duo’s chemistry and action-packed sequences.
The release of “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” marks a significant moment for Smith’s career trajectory following the controversial incident at the Oscars. Despite the challenges, the film’s positive reception has sparked discussions of potential future projects for the actor.
In the competitive box office landscape, Sony’s success extends beyond “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” The studio’s film, “The Garfield Movie,” is maintaining its position at No. 2, while Paramount’s “IF” and newcomer Ishana Night Shyamalan’s “The Watchers” are also making notable impacts in the market.
As the weekend progresses, box office numbers are expected to fluctuate, with anticipation building for how these films will fare in the coming weeks. The industry is closely watching the performance of these releases to gauge audience preferences and trends in the evolving film market.