Movie Triumph 'Bad Boys 4': Will Smith's Comeback Brings Hope To Studios, Theaters
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Will Smith's return to the big screen with 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' has seen strong box office results, signaling potential forgiveness from movie fans. The Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) film grossed $104.6 million globally in its opening weekend. This success could positively impact movie theater companies like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) and Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:CNK), as well as studios with pending projects involving Smith, such as Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX), Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA), and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS).
June 10, 2024 | 3:12 pm
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AMC Entertainment Holdings could benefit from the strong box office performance of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' which may drive higher theater attendance.
The success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' could lead to increased theater attendance, benefiting AMC's revenue and stock price.
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Cinemark Holdings may see increased theater attendance due to the strong performance of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' boosting its revenue.
The strong box office results of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' could drive more moviegoers to Cinemark theaters, positively impacting its revenue.
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RELEVANCE 70
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The Walt Disney Company's planned 'Aladdin 2' with Will Smith could gain momentum following the success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die.'
The positive reception of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' could encourage Disney to advance 'Aladdin 2,' potentially boosting future revenues.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60
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Imax saw $8.2 million in global box office revenue from 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' indicating strong performance in premium formats.
The strong box office performance of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' in Imax theaters indicates a preference for premium formats, potentially boosting Imax's revenue.
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IMPORTANCE 60
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Netflix may reconsider reviving Will Smith's projects like 'Fast and Loose' and 'The Council' following the success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die.'
The strong performance of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' could lead Netflix to revive previously paused projects involving Will Smith, potentially enhancing its content library.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
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Paramount Global's planned remake of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' with Will Smith could gain traction following the success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die.'
The success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' could encourage Paramount Global to advance its remake of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles,' potentially boosting future revenues.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60
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Paramount Global's planned remake of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' with Will Smith could gain traction following the success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die.'
The success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' could encourage Paramount Global to advance its remake of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles,' potentially boosting future revenues.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60
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Sony Group Corp's 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' grossed $104.6 million globally in its opening weekend, indicating strong box office performance.
The strong box office performance of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' directly benefits Sony Group Corp, indicating potential revenue growth and positive investor sentiment.
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IMPORTANCE 90
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Warner Bros. Discovery's planned sequel to 'I Am Legend' with Will Smith could gain momentum following the success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die.'
The positive reception of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' could encourage Warner Bros. Discovery to expedite the 'I Am Legend' sequel, potentially boosting future revenues.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60