There seems to be no stopping Kevin Hart and Ice Cube’s star power as Ride Along passed the $100 million mark this past weekend.
“I have good luck working with comedians,” Ice Cube told UPTOWN, referencing the Friday franchise with co-stars Chris Tucker and Mike Epps.
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That luck was once again realized as Ride Along pulled in $9.4 million this weekend, pushing the box office past the $100 million mark. In total, the movie has grossed $105 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.
The buddy comedy, also co-starring Tika Sumpter and Laurence Fishburne, is breaking records all around in spite of being released just over a month ago. The movie brought in $41 million during its opening weekend, setting a new record for January and Martin Luther King Jr. holiday releases. If the ticket sales increase, the movie could be one of the top grossing films of 2014. Not to mention, Ride Along is a back-to-back number one for Tim Story and production partner Will Packer. The team brought Think Like a Man to theaters in 2012. The film, which grossed $96 mil, fell just short of the $100 million mark. The sequel Think Like a Man Too will be released this summer. Both movies co-star Hart.
Standup comedian turned actor Hart has a full plate with the romantic comedy About Last Night being released Valentine’s Day. Michael Ealy, Joy Bryant, and Regina Hall will co-star. Hart also has School Dance coming this year.
Next, Ice Cube will be seen in 22 Jump Street and an animated film The Book of Life. He also says an NWA biopic is in the works.