Will Smith 2022 Film Releases and Studio Partners
In 2022, Will Smith starred in multiple theatrical and streaming releases, with the most prominent being the sci-fi drama Bad Boys: Ride or Die and the Apple TV+ limited series WeCrashed. Bad Boys: Ride or Die was produced by Columbia Pictures, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and distributed theatrically worldwide by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film marked the fourth mainline installment in the Bad Boys franchise and paired Smith with Martin Lawrence in action-comedy roles. WeCrashed was produced by Apple Studios and distributed exclusively on the Apple TV+ streaming service, where it aired as a ten-episode limited series dramatizing the rise and fall of WeWork. For broader context on Sony Pictures' distribution model and box office reporting, see the Sony Pictures official site Sony Pictures. For Apple's content strategy and studio operations, see Apple's official site Apple.
Box office data for 2022 releases placed Bad Boys: Ride or Die among the higher-grossing films of the year globally. According to industry tracking sources, the film earned over four hundred million dollars worldwide against a reported production budget of approximately two hundred fifty million dollars. The theatrical run included wide domestic release in the United States and international distribution across multiple markets, with strong opening-weekend grosses in several regions. Streaming viewership for WeCrashed on Apple TV+ was reported by third-party analytics firms as a top-performing title during its launch window, though Apple does not disclose exact viewership numbers publicly. For additional box office tracking methodology and data sources, see Box Office Mojo Box Office Mojo.
Will Smith Roles, Characters, and Performance Details
In Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Will Smith reprised his role as Detective Marcus Burnett, one half of the iconic Miami police duo, while Martin Lawrence returned as Lieutenant Mike Lowrey. The plot centers on the characters clearing the name of their late former captain after he is framed, and it features high-octane action sequences, car chases, and explosions typical of the franchise. Smith's performance was described in reviews as consistent with the franchise's tone, balancing action beats with comedic timing. The film was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, and its runtime is approximately two hours and two minutes. For information on the directors' previous work and production history, see IMDb IMDb.
In WeCrashed, Will Smith portrayed Adam Neumann, the co-founder and former CEO of WeWork, alongside Anne Hathaway as his wife, Rebekah Neumann. The limited series spans ten episodes and chronicles Neumann's leadership of WeWork from its early days as a shared office space startup through its failed initial public offering and eventual collapse in valuation. Smith's performance focused on Neumann's charisma, ambition, and eventual downfall, drawing from the documentary WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn and other public records. The series was executive produced by Apple Studios and premiered on Apple TV+ in 2022. For details on WeWork's corporate history and financial disclosures, see the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database