‘Bad Boys’ Franchise’s Box Office Surpasses $1 Billion Globally, Here’s How Much Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Have Made

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” recently hit theaters with a strong debut, earning $56 million domestically and $48.6 million from international markets, bringing the total to $104.6 million.  (photo: Porsche North America) To date, the movie has racked in& $227 million worldwide, bringing the “Bad Boys” franchise’s box office to more than $1 billion globally. With a production budget of approximately $100 million, the film would need to gross between $200 million and $250 million worldwide to break even and start turning a profit, according to Collider. For comparison, the previous film, “Bad Boys for Life,” released in 2020, grossed $426 million globally against a $90 million budget. Star Salaries So how much are the stars making? The duo doesn’t come cheap. According to Screen Rant, Smith, who made a triumphant return to the big screen following the infamous 2022 Oscars slap,& has earned a total of& $64 million for the first three “Bad Boys”& movies. His earnings progressed from $2 million for the first film to $25 million for the latest installments, a new record for him in the franchise, with Variety reporting that, “Sources say Smith is getting his $25 million quote on both ‘Bad Boys 4’ and...