Will Smith‘s star power’s reinvigorated the summer box office … ’cause his newest ‘Bad Boys’ flick cleaned up in its opening weekend and made him a box office darling once again.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is projected to make $56 million domestically when all’s said and done — higher than the previous estimate of $53 million.
BTW … international box office totals have eclipsed $48.6 million — cracking the $100 million total globally.
As we’ve told you … box office numbers have been paltry in recent weeks — with films like “Mad Max: Furiosa” and “The Fall Guy” underperforming in May and early June.
Perhaps more importantly, the number’s seem to suggest people have moved on from the viral 2022 Oscars slap … making Will numero uno at the box office for the first time since the slap.
We already knew fans were ready to embrace Will … remember, Friday WS surprised a theater full of fans in Baldwin Hills — a neighborhood in L.A. — by watching the screening with them and revealing his presence after.
The box office figures just reinforce the love … showing people haven’t canceled Will for his huge bad choice.
BTW … Will’s totally deflecting the attention for the film on his team — thanking his company for making a great film, and specifically mentioning tough times they weathered.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” captured the top spot at the box office … and, Will’s spot on the A-List seems secure too.