Summary
With two films in the franchise already under his belt,Bad Boys: Ride Or Diedirector Adil El Arbi hints at a potential premise forBad Boys 5. Initially kicking off in 1995, the action-comedy franchise has grown to become one of the most famous and successful buddy cop film series around. Led by the duo of Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, the franchise has produced three installments, with thesoon-to-be releasedBad Boys: Ride Or Dieset to be the fourth. Lawrence and Smith are once again returning to reprise their roles and are joined by franchise newcomers Rhea Seehorn, Tiffany Haddish, and Eric Dane.
Now, ahead of the release ofRide or Die, El Arbi spoke withScreen Rantto promote the fourth installment, and also hinted at the premise ofBad Boys 5, were it to happen. The director shares thatthe franchise will likely go international if there is a subsequent installment, adding that the team is ready for it in the case that a fifth movie is greenlit. Read his full comment below:
It’s got to go international. We’ve not seen the Bad Boys in London or in Paris or in Asia. So, we’re ready for it.
As of right now, there’s been no confirmation or indication of a fifth installment intheBad Boysfranchise. However, Martin Lawrence recently revealed that he’d be very open to returning for another movie, though only on the condition that his longtime partner, Will Smith, also returns. In truth, the success of the franchise has largely been built on the chemistry of the duo, and it would only make sense that the franchise carries on with both of them.
While Lawrence’s desire to keep starring inBad Boysbodes well for the franchise, ultimately its future would largely be dependent on Smith’s willingness to return and most especiallyBad Boys: Ride Or Die’s performance at the box office. Over the years, the multiple installments in this buddy cop franchise have generally found huge commercial success, collectively grossing over $840 million worldwide,so there’s strong precedence that suggests this latest installment would also find success.
6 Most Exciting Things To Expect From Bad Boys 4
As the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise draws closer, there are many characters, plot points, and revelations that fans should expect.
Aside from the franchise’s major success over the years, thefirst reactions toBad Boys: Ride Or Diehave been overwhelmingly positive, further suggesting that the sequelwould likely succeed and in turn make the possibility of a fifth installment even stronger. However, it’s still very early days and nothing has been greenlit or confirmed for sure yet, but it’s undeniable that the signs or possibility ofBad Boys 5happening are extremely positive.
Bad Boys, Bad Boys II and Bad Boys For Life are all available to stream on Hulu.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Cast
Bad Boys: Ride or Die continues the action-packed saga of Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. The film follows the duo as they face new threats and personal challenges, blending intense action scenes with the camaraderie fans have come to love in the Bad Boys series.
