Legendary comedian Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, but will he return for a fifth movie? This beloved action-comedy franchise started in 1984, featuring a street-smart Detroit cop who gets involved in a big case in the upscale Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills. The first film was a huge hit, launching Murphy to movie stardom after his success on SNL and as a standup comedian.
Although Murphy has been critical of the Beverly Hills Cop sequels, the franchise has been a moneymaker, with even the less popular third film earning a good amount. After 30 years of dormancy, the series was revived with the 2024 release of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. This fourth film finds Axel still up to his old tricks but now also dealing with family responsibilities, setting the stage for a new era for the character. Given the continued popularity of Murphy and the franchise, a fifth movie is definitely a possibility.
Beverly Hills Cop 5 recent news
Before the release of Axel F, legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer has been hinting at ideas for Beverly Hills Cop 5. While discussing Axel Foley’s latest adventure for Netflix, Bruckheimer and Eddie Murphy openly talked to Variety about the possibility of another movie. Murphy confirmed the work on a sequel, saying, “They’re developing it. If it comes together, we’ll be doing another one.” Bruckheimer added, “We have a couple of stories in mind.” This candid discussion suggests that a fifth installment could be on the horizon if everything falls into place.
Is Beverly Hills Cop 5 confirmed?
Netflix is usually secretive about their streaming data, so it’s unclear how much profits Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F needs to be considered profitable. Even though producer Jerry Bruckheimer and star Eddie Murphy have confirmed plans for Beverly Hills Cop 5, the project isn’t official yet. This hesitation is likely due to the significant investment Netflix made in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, with a reported budget of $150 million. The streamer probably won’t green-light a sequel until the fourth movie proves to be a big success. Unlike the previous films in the series, Axel F won’t depend on box office numbers but on long-term viewership.
However, the draw of this popular ’80s and ’90s franchise is expected to be huge, and Eddie Murphy’s star power alone will likely keep the movie high on Netflix’s charts for a long time.
