HOLLYWOOD - “Bad Boys for Life,” the third entry in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led action series, expected to cross the $100 million mark this week.

The threequel, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Falla opened in 39 foreign markets, representing roughly half of the film’s international footprint. The film, which reunites Smith and Lawrence as old-school cops, cost $90 million to produce.

While one reboot beat expectations, another could suffer major losses. Universal’s “Dolittle” disappointed in its debut. It was a rough launch considering the movie, which underwent extensive reshoots, cost $180 million before taking marketing and distribution fees into account. The family film, starring Robert Downey Jr. as the famed vet who can talk to animals, will need to resonate with global audiences in a big way to avoid ending up in the red.

One bright spot for Universal is “1917,” a critical favorite that could sweep at the Oscars. Directed by Sam Mendes, the World War I epic opened in six new markets this week including France, Germany and Mexico.
In other box office milestones, Sony’s “Jumanji: The Next Level” eclipsed $700 million globally.

Story Date: January 25, 2020