The beloved buddy cop action franchise returned in Bad Boys: Ride or Die, but will there be a Bad Boys 5 in the future? Starting back in 1995 with the release of the eponymous film, the Bad Boys series concerns a duo of Miami police officers who must protect the city from various international criminal plots while trying to balance their disparate personalities. The blockbuster franchise started with a bang, and the chemistry between co-stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is the glue that holds the movies together across 3 sequels.
In Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Mike and Marcus discover a criminal conspiracy that involves their former captain, and they must do everything they can to unravel the complicated web that strikes at the heart of the Miami Police Department. The series has grown more complicated over the years with Marcus’ heart attack in Ride or Die and Mike discovering his illegitimate son, Armando, at the end of Bad Boys For Life. This has not only kept the action/comedy series from growing stale, but has also opened the door for more sequels, making Bad Boys 5 seem like a distinct possibility.
Ride Or Die’s Director Has Ideas For Bad Boys 5
Even though the potential sequel isn’t even green lit, the latest news confirms that Ride or Die’s director has plans for Bad Boys 5. Speaking candidly about the future of the nearly 3-decade-old franchise, Adil El Arbi was confident in the direction that the fifth film could go in. “It’s got to go international,” said El Arbi, hinting that Mike and Marcus could be heading overseas when they return for their next case. However, any plans for Bad Boys 5 will be contingent on the long-term success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
No Word On Another Sequel Yet
Considering the newness of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, it isn’t astounding that no word has come regarding a fifth movie. Bad Boys 5 will be contingent on the box office success of Ride or Die, but franchise trends suggest that the fourquel will be another major moneymaker. Outside of money considerations, the status of the two lead stars is also something to consider, with nearly 30 years passing since the first movie. Though Lawrence and Smith are still quite viable as leads, Bad Boys 5 could be an opportunity for Mike and Marcus to ride off into the sunset as heroes in one last adventure.
