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Will Smith's Top Highest Grossing Movies of All Time

Will Smith's Top Highest Grossing Movies of All Time

Big Willy Weekend: In honor of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which is already breaking records, we take a look back at Smith's gargantuan-level of box office success.

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence attend the European premiere of BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE at Zoo Palast on May 27, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence attend the European premiere of BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE at Zoo Palast on May 27, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
Photo: Gerald Matzka for Sony Pictures (Getty Images)

Will Smith is about to remind everyone why he’s the King of the box office as Bad Boys: Ride or Die—the fourth installment of the popular Bad Boys franchise hits theaters.

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Back at it again with his costar Martin Lawrence, the “Hitch” star is primed and ready to bring smiles to fan’s faces just in time for summer and hopefully silence critics by smashing records. In fact, his summer blockbuster reign has already started as early numbers from the previews have cemented the film as the highest opening for an R-rated film since last summer’s awards season darling, Oppenheimer.

Of course, Smith’s success at the box office should come as no surprise to anyone as he’s one of the very few actors to consistently and consecutively release films that crossed the $100 million mark on opening weekend. The third film of the franchise, Bad Boys For Life remains the higest grossing one in the seires, coming in at a whopping $426.5 million. I have no doubts Bad Boys: Ride or Die will do just the same if not more.

So as you gear up to see the Bad Boys take to the streets for one more ride (with hopefully one more to come), check out Big Willy’s long history of movie millions!

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Aladdin (2019)- $1.05 Billion

Aladdin (2019)- $1.05 Billion

Disney’s Aladdin Official Trailer - In Theatres May 23!

This shouldn’t come as a surprise to me since this is a remake of a beloved Disney film, but it’s not one of my favorite performances. I don’t hate it, but I like a few better than this one. But clearly others LOVED it and it showed at the box office.

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Independence Day (1996)- $817 Million

Independence Day (1996)- $817 Million

Independence Day | Official Trailer #1 |1996

The first movie that would cross the $100 million dollar over the Fourth of July weekend starring Smith would later prove to be the jump off point. In years following, Smith consistently became the unofficial King of the 4th of July with consistent releases that all hit $100 million.

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Suicide Squad (2016)- $747 Million

Suicide Squad (2016)- $747 Million

Suicide Squad - Official Trailer 1 [HD]

I don’t know what Will likes about playing bad heroes/villains (we’ll get to Hancock soon), but between him, Margot Robbie, and Jared Leto—Suicide Squad has become one of my favorite comfort watch films. (I don’t know what that says about me, but let’s move on.)

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Men in Black 3 (2012)- $654.2 Million

Men in Black 3 (2012)- $654.2 Million

MEN IN BLACK 3 - Official Trailer (HD)

You would think a movie franchise would lose steam by the third film but when Will Smith is involved, you might want to think again!

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Hancock (2008)- $629.4 Million

Hancock (2008)- $629.4 Million

Hancock - Trailer

If our beloved superheroes from Marvel had that long lost cousin they never invite to the cookout because he can’t hold his liquor or restrain his powers—that would be Hancock. Not my favorite, but as a superhero fanl, I’m not mad at it.

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Men in Black (1997)- $589.4 Million

Men in Black (1997)- $589.4 Million

Men In Black I Official Trailer

Who knew Will Smith and Tommie Lee Jones would be a match made in alien-busting heaven? Obviously the stuidos did and that’s why we’ve got two sequels.

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I Am Legend (2007)- $585.4 Million

I Am Legend (2007)- $585.4 Million

I Am Legend | Digital Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment

This one hits a little too close to home given the worldwide pandemic we just dealt with (and arguably still are), but the people loved it!

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Men in Black II (2002)- $441.8 Million

Men in Black II (2002)- $441.8 Million

MEN IN BLACK II [2002] - Official Trailer (HD)

Admit it: you’ve never seen an alien immigration officer look as good as Smith does in this. I’m so glad there’s three of these!

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Bad Boys For Life (2020)- $426.5 Million

Bad Boys For Life (2020)- $426.5 Million

BAD BOYS FOR LIFE - Official Trailer

They almost had us thinking this would be the last we’d see of the Will and Martin Lawrence together, but thankfully not. This breathed new life into the beloved franchise and I can’t wait to see them go for one, or two, or three more rides! I mean, they said “for life,” right?

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Hitch (2005)- $371.6 Million

Hitch (2005)- $371.6 Million

Hitch (2005) - Trailer

It’s a damn shame that out of Will Smith’s entire filmography, he’s only given us one true rom-com. Is it a classic? Absolutely. But do we deserve at least 5 more? You’re damn right we do!

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Shark Tale (2004)- $374.8 Million

Shark Tale (2004)- $374.8 Million

Shark Tale (2004) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

A childhood favorite! One of the best animated comedies, hands down! Nemo ain’t got nothing on Oscar! I will not be hearing any other arguments. Let’s move one

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I, Robot (2001)- $353.1 Million

I, Robot (2001)- $353.1 Million

I, Robot | 15th Anniversary | 20th Century FOX

There’s a lot to like about I, Robot although I can’t but think this may have been some sort of foreshadowing (or forewarning) considering the current AI takeover we’re experiencing!

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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)- $307.1 Million

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)- $307.1 Million

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Official Trailer 1 - Will Smith Movie

I can see why Smith views this as his best work, the trailer alone still brings tears to my eyes. You definitely did your big one, Big Willy!

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Wild, Wild West (1999)- $222.1 Million

Wild, Wild West (1999)- $222.1 Million

Wild Wild West (1999) Official Trailer - Will Smith, Salma Hayek Movie HD

Though many folks (including Smith) acknowledge that Wild, Wild West wasn’t his best movie—as somebody who loved to watch it growing up, it holds a special place in my heart regardless of the naysayers!

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