After three weeks in theaters, Sony’s “Bad Boys for Life” is officially the highest-grossing installment in the action-comedy series.The Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led threequel has made $291 million globally to date, pushing it past previous franchise record holder, 2003’s “Bad Boys II” and its $271 million haul.
The first entry, 1995’s “Bad Boys,” ended its box office run with $141 million worldwide.“Bad Boys for Life” remained victorious overseas for the third weekend in a row, bringing in another $30.8 million from 63 foreign markets.
The movie also ruled again in North America, where it picked up $17.7 million for a domestic tally of $148 million.
Outside of the U.S., top-earning territories include the United Kingdom ($14.8 million), Germany ($12.7 million), Mexico ($10.5 million) and Australia ($10 million).In other box office milestones, Lionsgate’s “Knives Out” is also nearing the $300 million mark.
Rian Johnson’s murder mystery has made $293.7 million globally to date, with $138 million
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