Sony's R-rated Bad Boys: Ride or Die made an impressive $5.875 million in domestic box office on Thursday previews, only slightly less than its predecessor, Bad Boys for Life. The film received a positive audience reaction and a high Rotten Tomatoes score, indicating strong word-of-mouth potential. With a diverse audience, including strong support from Black and Hispanic viewers, the movie is poised to perform well over the weekend, likely surpassing $40 million. In contrast, New Line's PG-13-rated The Watchers had a disappointing start, with lackluster reviews and poor audience reactions. Other films in the box office rankings included Garfield Movie, IF, and Furiosa. Overall, the box office landscape continues to face challenges due to strikes and limited movie options, making the success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die a standout achievement.