The biggest Hollywood stars often have movies that break box office records. But in the personal legend of Will Smith, he stands alone, as the only actor, to have 9 consecutive films go pass the magic mark of $100million and beyond.
Before we take a look at the films, it is also worthy of mention, that prior to his 9 film score, Will had a precursor run with 5 consecutive hit movies. Those films and their gross were: Bad Boys ($141,247,413), Independence Day ($817,400,878), Men In Black, ($587,790,539), Enemy Of The State ($250,649,836) and Wild Wild West ($221,229,335). His bank-busting, blockbuster trend is then interrupted by two smaller features; The Legend of Bagger Vance and Ali, but resumes again with Men In Black II, which took $441,767,803 and Bad Boys II, which earned $273,271,982. Another interruption to his run occurs in the form of Jersey Girl, but it is after this point, that the magnificent 9 appear.
THOSE 9 FILMS...
| I, ROBOT (2004) $348,629,585 | SHARK TALE (2004) $371,917,043 |
| HITCH (2005) $366,784,257 | THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS (2006) $307,325,633 |
| I AM LEGEND (2007) $585,532,684 | HANCOCK (2008) $624,234,272 |
| SEVEN POUNDS (2008) $166,617,328 | MEN IN BLACK III (2012) $654,213,485 |
AFTER EARTH (2013)
$251,499,655
$251,499,655
As an actor, it is a credible achievement to star as the lead, in films that do really well. Having over 15 films in your filmography that were well received, is enough to 'retire' on, in terms of leaving a legacy. But to have 5 in a row, then 9 in a row, is something that is not likely to be seen again for a very long time. We salute you Mr Smith.
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