Will Smith’s $817M Epic Officially Resurrected Sci-Fi for an Entire Generation

Will Smith has had an incredibly successful career over the past three decades, starring in blockbuster films like Men in Black and Bad Boys. He became known for playing characters that skillfully blended humor and action, creating a unique and consistently popular style. While roles like Mike Lowry and Agent J are memorable, it was his 1996 film about an alien invasion that truly established him as an action star. That movie remains a defining film of the ’90s, helping to bring science fiction blockbusters back to a new generation.





