Hancock (film) the United States and Canada, grossing $6.8 million. The film was widely released on July 2, 2008, expanding to 3,965 theaters. At the conclusion of the five-day weekend, "Hancock" took top placement at the box office in the United States and Canada, grossing an estimated $103.8 million. The film had the third-biggest opening 4th of July weekend after "Transformers" and "Spider-Man 2". "Hancock" was Will Smith's fifth film to open on a 4 July weekend and was his most successful opening to date. The film was also Smith's eighth film in a row to take top placement in the American
John E. Hancock John E. Hancock John E. Hancock (March 23, 1903 – June 23, 1982) was a Vermont farmer and politician who served one term as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives. John Ellsworth Hancock, Jr. was born in Hardwick, Vermont on March 23, 1903. He graduated from Hardwick Academy, attended Middlebury College and became a farmer in Hardwick. Hancock was also involved in local businesses and civic institutions in Hardwick, including serving as President of Vermont Cooperative Creameries, President of the Hardwick Trust Company and Vice President of the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad. A Republican, Hancock served in