Kevin Hart's Hilarious Performance Takes the Netflix Top 10 by Storm in 2014
Kevin Hart's comedic charm shines in the 2014 movie Ride Along, where he teams up with Ice Cube for a hilarious and action-packed adventure This film's enduring popularity is evident as it secures a spot in Netflix's Top 10 Will the success of Ride Along pave the way for a promising future for the franchise?
Summary
Ride Along, which was released in 2014, is currently enjoying a renewed surge in popularity on Netflix, highlighting the undeniable star power of Kevin Hart.In spite of the undeniable success of the initial two films in the series, the outlook for Ride Along 3 remains uncertain due to Hart's packed schedule and the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
Ride Along's success on Netflix may convince Hart to make a new installment in the franchise. The film, initially released in theaters on January 17, 2014, earned $134 million at the domestic box office, making it the 21st highest-grossing film of that year in the U.S. It closely trailed behind Neighbors and Gone Girl. Ride Along centers around the chaos that ensues when Ben (Kevin Hart), a high school security guard, agrees to accompany his girlfriend's older brother, James (Ice Cube), who happens to be a police officer, on a ride along.
Is There a Future for the Ride Along Franchise?
: Ride Along 2014 Gains Renewed Popularity, Landing at No. 6 on Netflix's Global Top 10 Chart
The success of Ride Along in 2014 led to a sequel, Ride Along 2, released in 2016. This film brought back Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and director Tim Story, and showcased even more thrilling and comedic chaos leading up to Ben's wedding. While Ride Along 2 grossed $124.6 million at the box office, its larger budget of $40 million resulted in a narrower profit margin compared to the original film's $25 million.
With the renewed interest in the franchise, there is a potential for Ride Along 3 to be approved sooner rather than later. Ice Cube recently mentioned that the creators have been working behind the scenes to come up with a strong concept for the new film. However, Hart's busy schedule poses a complication for the possibility of a third Ride Along movie.
Despite the current strike affecting numerous ongoing projects, Hart's hectic schedule will likely resume once an agreement is reached. He is currently involved in post-production for films like F. Gary Gray's Lift and Eli Roth's Borderlands, along with several other projects in the pre-production or development stages. Nevertheless, if Ride Along continues to thrive on Netflix, Hart might be persuaded to make time in his schedule and keep the franchise alive.
Source: Netflix
