‘Bad Boys for Life’ which finally brings back Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has performed exceptionally well at its first weekend. Amassing over $68 million in the four-day domestic opening making 70% more than the anticipated $40 million.
It already set the record for the biggest opening day in January, this Friday when it banked $23.5 million at the box office. It is also the best opening the franchise has ever seen. This financial success has made sure that ‘Bad Boys 4’ is around to corner to start with.
Although the things are going great for Will Smith and company, Robert Downey Jr.’s Dolittle is struggling to get by. Some reports say that it cost $175 before marketing. It was a tough pill behind the scenes to execute. Being a big-budget film, $30 million through the 4-day week isn’t accepted. It is waiting for its overseas releases and will watch over with a sharp eye. Though its poor reviews aren’t helping, it is still looking forward to the coming weeks.
The World War I drama, ‘1917’ directed by Sam Mendes is hopeful of Oscars as it is already collecting awards going into it. With a $22.1 million weekend, it is showing its strength in the long run and is expected to run for a while now.
Sony’s Jumanji: The Next Level starring The Rock is set to long sail as it is continuing its financial success. It has already crossed the $700 million mark worldwide and if things went right it can soon become $1 billion club movie.
With these movies at the theaters, there is a lot to look forward to in the movie business.