Margot RobbieandWill Smith’s crime movie, which made over $158 million at the box office, becomes a global Netflix hit nine years later. Two of the biggest stars of their time, Smith rose to fame playing a fictionalized version of himself in the sitcomThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airand transitioned to blockbuster movies during the 1990s,starring inBad Boys,Men in Black,Independence Day, and more. He started garnering critical acclaim during the 2000s, earning Oscar nominations forAliandThe Pursuit of Happyness, though he didn’t win the award untilKing Richardin 2022.
Similarly, Robbie started her career on television withNeighboursandPan Am, but broke through with a standout role in Martin Scorsese’sThe Wolf of Wall Streetand collaborated with more acclaimed directors on Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodand Greta Gerwig’sBarbie. Robbie received critical acclaim relatively early in her career, earning Oscar nominations forI, TonyaandBombshell, though she has yet to win the award.Robbie and Smith first starred together in the 2015 filmFocusand later reunited in the 2016 DCEU movieSuicide Squad, starring as Harley Quinn and Deadshot.
Focus Becomes A Global Netflix Hit
It Ranks 5th For The Week
Will Smith and Margot Robbie’sFocushas become a global Netflix hit. Written and directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa – the duo also known forI Love You Phillip Morris,Crazy, Stupid, Love, andWhiskey Tango Foxtrot–the 2015 film follows a career con artist who takes an aspiring femme fatale under his wing. Will Smith and Margot Robbie lead theFocuscastalongside Rodrigo Santoro, Gerald McRaney, Adrian Martinez, B. D. Wong, Griff Furst, and Dominic Fumusa in supporting roles.
Focus Ending Explained: Why Bucky Really Abandoned Nicky & What Jess Stole
There were several twists and turns at the end of Focus, and some of the biggest reveals of Margot Robbie and Will Smith’s movie need explanation.
Now, nine years after it was released in theaters, Will Smith andMargot Robbie’s crime moviehas become a globalNetflixhit.Focusranks fifth on Netflix’s Global Top 10 films (English) for the week of November 11–17 with 5.4 million viewsand 9.5 million hours viewed. It ranked belowHot Frosty,Meet Me Next Christmas,Minions: The Rise of Gru,Alita: Battle Angeland aboveReady or Not,Time Cut,Don’t Move,The Lost City, andReturn of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presleyfor the week.
Our Take On Focus' Netflix Success
The Duo Of Margot Robbie & Will Smith Are Still Hard To Resist
In 2015,Focusreceived mixed reviews for featuring a few more twists and turns than it needed. However, it mostly got away with it because of its stylish setting and the charisma of its two lead stars.Focuswas a box office success, grossing over $150 million, and now, nine years later, it’s become a global Netflix hit. The two stars have only become more accomplished since 2015, withWillSmithwinning his first Oscar andMargotRobbiestarring in the $1 billionBarbiemovie, and audiences evidently still find them hard to resist as a duo.
Focus
Cast
Focus, released in 2015, stars Will Smith as seasoned con artist Nicky, who becomes romantically involved with his protégé Jess, played by Margot Robbie. The narrative unfolds as she later reemerges, complicating his latest schemes with her presence as a femme fatale.
