How Will Smith Shocked Theater Fans After Secretly Joining Them to Watch Bad Boys: Ride or Die

A movie theater came to life when Will Smith appeared after the credits of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, having slipped into the theater.

A video shared by a user whose TikTok bio describes him as the general manager of the theater showed how audiences began leaving the Cinemark Baldwin Hills Crenshaw theater before the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor came out and left. ‘announcement.

The 55-year-old actor, dressed discreetly in black, interrupted, “Hey, I’m glad you all enjoyed that,” as heads turned and people began to gasp in shock.

Smith was instantly surrounded by the enthusiastic fans and he began interacting with them by shaking their hands, giving them hugs and taking photos.

The manager who captured the video wrote in the caption: “Surprise when you come out of Bad Boys Movie and Will Smith walks out with you after watching the movie with you!! Only at CINEMARK!

Smith also shared the moment on his Instagram page with the caption: “Sneaked into @badboys in Baldwin Hills last night. It was SPECTABULOUS! Where should I go next?

Smith and Martin Lawrence released their new film in the Bad Boys franchise, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” on June 7. The release of the fourth installment comes two years after Smith made headlines in 2022 for slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, sparking controversy.

For Smith, the film was seen as his comeback, serving as a test to gauge his ability to attract audiences after the controversy. Ahead of the release, an industry insider told People that the Bad Boys franchise was a safe bet for Smith’s resurgence, showcasing his talent and financial success. The insider stressed that one mistake in no way diminishes Smith’s ambitious career trajectory.

Indeed, the film generated impressive box office numbers considering its $100 million production budget. According to Variety, the film grossed $104.6 million worldwide, including $48.6 million internationally. Its predecessor, “Bad Boys for Life,” earned $62.5 million in its 2020 debut and $204 million domestically.