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Will Smith’s return to the big screen with Bad Boys: Ride or Die revives the summer box office

By Ludovic , on 5 October 2024 - 2 minutes to read

Lovers of thrills and supercharged action, prepare yourself for an extraordinary cinematic explosion! The long-awaited return of Will Smith on screen in Bad Boys: Ride or Die“, promises to dynamite the summer box office. Hang in there, the entertainment is at its peak!

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in theaters with the new film Bad Boys: Ride or Die. This fourth part of the famous franchise not only attracted large audiences, but also injected new energy into the summer box office.

An immediate success

Bad Boys: Ride or Die directly conquered the top of the national box office, raking in an impressive income of $56 million over the weekend of its release.

Internationally, the film generated $48.6 million, for a global total of $104.6 million.

A breath of fresh air for summer blockbusters

While anticipated blockbusters like Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga And The Garfield Movie disappointed in terms of income, Bad Boys: Ride or Die stood out for its solid results. This film’s unexpected performance has sparked renewed hope for the future of summer movies.

An inseparable duo

The film once again reunites intrepid detectives Mike (Smith) and Marcus (Lawrence). This time, the characters find themselves on the wrong side of the law due to a vast corruption conspiracy, turning them into fugitives. This turnaround brings a new dynamic while retaining the essence of friendship and love, central elements of the saga.

A triumphant return for Will Smith

This film marks Will Smith’s triumphant return to the big screen since his role in King Richard, a role which earned him an Oscar. Smith emphasizes the importance of human connections in films, explaining that it is this aspect that resonates deeply with audiences.

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Overall impact

In second place, The Garfield Movie generated 10 million dollars additional, bringing its national total to $68.6 million. Globally, the film reached $192.7 million.

While IF, in the fourth week, harvest 8 million dollars, thus reaching $93.5 million at the national level and $160.7 million worldwide, confirming a positive trend at the box office.

List of relevant items

ElementDetails
🔝 Box office performance$104.6 million overall
🎬 Return of Will SmithFirst film since King Richard
👬 Dynamic duoMike and Marcus as fugitives
🤝 Central themeFriendship and love
🎥 Global impactIncrease in summer box office
🍿 Blockbuster successPositive spirit for summer
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Ludovic

Ludovic a 39 ans et c'est le cinéphile de la bande. Il a sa carte abonnement au cinéma depuis plus de 15 ans et sort tous les mercredis soir pour ne pas manquer les nouveautés. Il aime plutôt les films complexes et les thrillers.

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