The time has come for the return of the Bad Boys movie series with its latest installment, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Interestingly, this fourth film will see one of the shortest gaps between releases in the franchise’s history. The first and second movies had an eight-year gap, followed by a 13-year hiatus before the third film. Now, the fourth installment is expected to arrive in less than five years. Regardless of the shorter break, the new movie is generating excitement as it brings back many of the fans’ favorite cast and crew.
Does ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Have a Release Date?
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is set to hit theaters on June 7, 2024, going head-to-head with the horror film The Watchers, directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan and distributed by Warner Bros. Originally slated for release on June 14, 2024, the buddy-cop flick was moved up by a week. It will be part of a jam-packed summer movie season in 2024, featuring a host of highly anticipated sequels and prequels. This lineup includes Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4, A Quiet Place: Day One, Deadpool & Wolverine, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Twisters, Alien: Romulus, and MaXXXine.
Will ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ be available on any streaming platform?
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is set to enjoy an exclusive theatrical release starting in June 2024. After the film’s exclusive theatrical and PVOD windows conclude, it will be available for streaming on Netflix, courtesy of a deal struck between Sony and the streaming service in early 2021.
Recent Sony films that have been made available on Netflix through this deal include Madame Web, The Book of Clarence, and Anyone But You.
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ trailer news
From Bad Boys to wanted men.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence star in @BadBoys: Ride Or Die – exclusively in theaters June 7. pic.twitter.com/8fS1odFe0o
— Sony Pictures (@SonyPictures) May 13, 2024
Sony Pictures officially unveiled the first trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die on March 26, revealing the film’s title, which had previously been hinted at. The trailer quickly immerses viewers back into the action and hijinks as Mike and Marcus find themselves on the run after being framed for corruption.
The final trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die was released by Sony Pictures on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ cast details
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will return as the titular “Bad Boys,” Detective Lieutenant Mike Lowery and Detective Lieutenant Marcus Burnett.
Reprising their roles from the previous film are Jacob Scipio as Mike’s outlaw son Armando Aretas, Vanessa Hudgens as AMMO’s weapons expert Kelly, Alexander Ludwig as AMMO’s tech expert Dom, Paola Núñez as Captain Rita Secada, and DJ Khaled as Manny the Butcher. Additionally, John Salley, who played the computer-hacking Fletcher in the first two Bad Boys films, will be back for the fourth installment. Despite his character being killed off in the third film, Joe Pantoliano will also return as the foul-mouthed Captain Conrad Howard. Tasha Smith (Empire) will take over the role of Marcus’ wife, Theresa, previously played by Theresa Randle. Although unconfirmed, it appears that Charles Melton, who portrayed AMMO member Rafe in Bad Boys for Life, will not be returning for this film.
New cast members include Eric Dane (Euphoria) as the film’s villain and Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four) as Lockwood, an aspiring political candidate. The rest of the cast features Melanie Liburd (This Is Us), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip), Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul), and rapper Joyner Lucas in undisclosed roles.
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ plot details
The official synopsis for Bad Boys: Ride or Die reads:
This Summer, the world’s favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run.
In the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the narrative kicks off with a bombshell revelation: Mike and Miles’ late captain, Conrad Howard, is implicated in a corruption scandal with ties to various drug cartels. Despite their initial shock, the duo staunchly believes in their former boss’ innocence. Their convictions are further solidified when they receive old videos, recorded just before Howard’s demise, in which he fervently professes his innocence and implores them to clear his tarnished name.
However, while on a routine mission, Mike and Miles fall victim to a cunning setup, forcing them to go on the lam. In a twist of fate, they find themselves teaming up with Mike’s estranged son, Armando Aretas, who has his own checkered past and connections to the criminal underworld.
Co-director Adil El Arbi has teased that Bad Boys: Ride or Die will offer a tonal shift from its predecessor. While the third film leaned heavily into drama, the fourth installment promises a return to the franchise’s comedic roots. El Arbi hinted at a heightened level of humor, particularly from Martin Lawrence’s character, Marcus Burnett, suggesting that this film will serve as the culmination of Burnett’s character arc. Get ready for a wild ride filled with laughs and action-packed thrills when Bad Boys: Ride or Die hits theaters.
When and where did ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ film?
Filming for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, much like its predecessors, primarily took place in Atlanta, Georgia, and Miami. Production commenced in early April 2023 but hit a snag in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The strike halted filming temporarily, causing delays in the production schedule.
However, in February 2024, Will Smith took to social media to announce that filming had resumed. A few weeks later, he confirmed that principal photography had officially wrapped up, signaling the completion of the movie. Despite the setback caused by the strike, the cast and crew were able to overcome the challenges and bring the highly anticipated fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise to completion. Fans can now eagerly await its release and the thrilling adventures that await Mike and Marcus on the big screen.