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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ boosts Will Smith’s comeback and the box office with $56 million opening

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Jun 8, 2024

Newest development Jun 10, 2024 · 4 reportsSorry Will Smith haters, Bad Boys 4 opened at the top of the box office

NEW YORK (AP) — “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, handing Holly

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  1. ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Review: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Make the Franchise’s Fourth Entry Tastier Than It Has Any Right to Be

    Headline from Variety ·

  2. ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Lands $5.9M in Box Office Previews

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

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    ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ boosts Will Smith’s comeback and the box office with $56 million opening

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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    Sorry Will Smith haters, Bad Boys 4 opened at the top of the box office

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Reports & sources

43 articles, oldest first.

  1. Variety

    ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Review: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Make the Franchise’s Fourth Entry Tastier Than It Has Any Right to Be (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are in top form, and so past being too old for this shit that it almost seems young again.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Review: Fourth Time Around, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Can’t Hide the Strain (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Will Smith and Martin Lawrence team up for the fourth time in 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' the latest installment of the hit action-comedy franchise.

  3. The Guardian

    Bad Boys: Ride or Die review – Will Smith bromance goes big on Pointless Action Explosions (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Smith and Martin Lawrence may be in the career wilderness but the serial rule-breakers are back with a winning cop comedy

  4. Forbes

    Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ Hopes To Finally Jumpstart Summer Box Office After Series Of Flops (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The summer box office has been plagued by flop after flop, like “The Fall Guy,” “IF” and “The Garfield Movie.”

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Can ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Jump-Start Will Smith’s Comeback? (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    If Bad Boys: Ride or Die opens to $30 million to $50 million amid a moribund market, it could go a long way in helping Will Smith return.

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Lands $5.9M in Box Office Previews (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' opened to a positive $5.9 million during Thursday night previews.

  7. Entertainment Weekly

    Will Smith, Martin Lawrence tease future movies after 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' ending (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Will Smith and Martin Lawrence tease the future of the 'Bad Boys' movie franchise after that 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' ending.

  8. New York Post

    ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ tops box office on opening day (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" was No. 1 at the box office on Friday, its opening day, raking in $21.6 million.

  9. Forbes

    ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’ On Track For $53 Million At Weekend Box Office (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Will Smith’s "Bad Boys: Ride Or Die" earns big money in theaters Friday and is gunning for a $53 million weekend, according to Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ Jolting the Summer Back to Life With $53M Opening (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' is jolting the summer box office back to life and could go a long way in restarting Will Smith's career after the Oscars slap.

  11. The Columbian

    ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ boosts Will Smith’s comeback and the box office with $56 million opening (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, handing Holly

  12. Green Field Reporter

    'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, handing Hollywood a much-needed summer hit and Smith his biggest success since he slapped Chris Rock at the Acade…

  13. The Hollywood Reporter

    Will Smith Surprises Moviegoers at ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Los Angeles Screening (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Will Smith snuck into a Los Angeles movie theater to watch 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' with fans on Friday night.

  14. Entertainment Weekly

    'Bad Boys 4' revives box office with Will Smith's return to theaters (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'Bad Boys: Ride of Die' is bringing money (and Will Smith) back to theaters! The film debuted to $56 million in the U.S., and $104.6 million globally.

  15. New York Post

    ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ boosts Will Smith’s comeback and box office with $56 million opening weekend (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend.

  16. AL.com

    ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ $56 million opening boosts Will Smith’s comeback (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series is a much-needed summer hit for Hollywood.

  17. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Bad Boys 4’ Rides to $56 Million in Opening Weekend (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led buddy cop series, opened to $56 million.

  18. Kokomo Tribune

    'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening | Nation/World News (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend. The fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series is a

  19. Los Angeles Times

    Will Smith revives career with strong 'Bad Boys' box office opening (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Will Smith's 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' tops the box office with a $53 million debut, marking his return to stardom post-Oscars controversy.

  20. CBS News

    'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening - CBS Miami (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.

  21. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ Delivers Huge Victory for Actor With $56M U.S. Debut, $104.6M Globally (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' delivers huge box office victory for Will Smith with $56 million U.S. opening and $104.6 million globally.

  22. Voice of America

    'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback with $56M opening (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    The fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action-comedy series is a much-needed summer hit for Hollywood, given the dismal moviegoing market thus far

  23. France 24

    'Bad Boys' tops N.American box office in boost for Will Smith (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Will Smith marked his first major film hit since his infamous Oscars slap as "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" debuted atop the North American box office, in a sign audiences are ready to welcome back the actor.…

  24. Avclub

    Sorry Will Smith haters, Bad Boys 4 opened at the top of the box office (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Will Smith and Martin Lawrence had a strong opening weekend for Bad Boys: Ride Or Die

  25. Fox News

    'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback with $56M box office opening (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," the fourth installment in the action comedy series starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend.

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