Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are getting back to the theaters on June 7, 2024, with their hilarious on-screen friendship as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively, in the fourth installment of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. With the release date approaching close, anticipation mounts for the upcoming sequel where early box office predictions send a clear message to haters.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (2024) | Sony Pictures
Igniting fervent excitement among fans, who are eager to see Will Smith reprise his role as Detective Mike Lowrey, Bad Boys 4 is making headlines for its positive early predictions. The box office numbers for the upcoming movie are expected to pack a punch as analysts forecast potential success with a massive opening weekend.
Will Smith is Back With Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys 4
After teaming up as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett for the first time in...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (2024) | Sony Pictures
Igniting fervent excitement among fans, who are eager to see Will Smith reprise his role as Detective Mike Lowrey, Bad Boys 4 is making headlines for its positive early predictions. The box office numbers for the upcoming movie are expected to pack a punch as analysts forecast potential success with a massive opening weekend.
Will Smith is Back With Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys 4
After teaming up as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett for the first time in...
- 6/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Brought you from the school of “let’s throw everything at the wall and see what sticks”, the latest instalment in the long-running Bad Boys franchise – the first film was released in 1995 – feels less like a real movie and more like an extended TikTok skit. Helmed by Belgian-Moroccan directing duo Adil & Bilall, Bad Boys: Ride or Die reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for the fourth time in the weakest film of the franchise so far.
When their recently murdered police captain gets falsely linked to drug cartels, Miami cops Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) embark on a race against time to clear their old mentor’s name. While Mike is apprehensive about their ability to uncover the conspiracy against their old boss, Marcus has deduced that a recent near-death experience has resulted in him becoming invincible.
Hilarity ensues when the duo are accused of deliberately breaking out...
When their recently murdered police captain gets falsely linked to drug cartels, Miami cops Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) embark on a race against time to clear their old mentor’s name. While Mike is apprehensive about their ability to uncover the conspiracy against their old boss, Marcus has deduced that a recent near-death experience has resulted in him becoming invincible.
Hilarity ensues when the duo are accused of deliberately breaking out...
- 6/4/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Plot: Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are eager to settle down and enjoy middle age, but when their late, beloved captain (Joe Pantoliano) is framed as a corrupt cop, the two must go off the grid to help clear his name.
Review: Many may not realize it, but Bad Boys For Life was the highest-grossing domestic release of 2020. It made $426 million worldwide, just before the pandemic shut down movies for the rest of the year. It likely would have made even more money had its theatrical run abroad not been truncated. Why is Bad Boys: Ride or Die being treated as a bit less of a box-office event than it should be? Well, a lot has happened in Will Smith’s career since then, with his cachet as a movie star (perhaps) in jeopardy due to the infamous Oscar slap which rocked the industry and hurt his reputation.
Review: Many may not realize it, but Bad Boys For Life was the highest-grossing domestic release of 2020. It made $426 million worldwide, just before the pandemic shut down movies for the rest of the year. It likely would have made even more money had its theatrical run abroad not been truncated. Why is Bad Boys: Ride or Die being treated as a bit less of a box-office event than it should be? Well, a lot has happened in Will Smith’s career since then, with his cachet as a movie star (perhaps) in jeopardy due to the infamous Oscar slap which rocked the industry and hurt his reputation.
- 6/4/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Smith and Martin Lawrence may be in the career wilderness but the serial rule-breakers are back with a winning cop comedy
Martin Lawrence, America’s lost hero of broad comedy, has had his movie profile kept on a kind of life-support by the near 30-year-old Bad Boys franchise; but some of us furtive Lawrence fans still sheepishly bond over re-watchings of the great man’s masterpiece, his 2001 merrie England adventure Black Knight alongside Tom Wilkinson. Now Lawrence appears in the fourth Bad Boys film in the remarkable situation of being in better career shape than his Oscar-winning co-star Will Smith, who is still in disgrace for the Slap Heard Around the World and then, just as importantly, the F-Bombs Heard Around the World So Everyone Knew the Slap Was Real.
This film’s production having been delayed by The Controversy, Lawrence and Smith are back as rule-breaking cops Marcus Burnett...
Martin Lawrence, America’s lost hero of broad comedy, has had his movie profile kept on a kind of life-support by the near 30-year-old Bad Boys franchise; but some of us furtive Lawrence fans still sheepishly bond over re-watchings of the great man’s masterpiece, his 2001 merrie England adventure Black Knight alongside Tom Wilkinson. Now Lawrence appears in the fourth Bad Boys film in the remarkable situation of being in better career shape than his Oscar-winning co-star Will Smith, who is still in disgrace for the Slap Heard Around the World and then, just as importantly, the F-Bombs Heard Around the World So Everyone Knew the Slap Was Real.
This film’s production having been delayed by The Controversy, Lawrence and Smith are back as rule-breaking cops Marcus Burnett...
- 6/4/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
While not brand new to the scene, directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (collectively known as Adil & Bilall) gained widespread recognition for directing 2020’s Bad Boys for Life, taking over for Michael Bay. It was decently received by critics, with audiences going crazy for it, leading it to finish as the fourth highest-grossing film of the year.
Suggestedreview: Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Carry The Dated Bad Boys for Life’
With the sustained success of the franchise plus returning stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, hype and expectations were sure to be high for Bad Boys: Ride or Die. So how does it fare?
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die Plot
After their late former Captain (Joe Pantoliano) is framed and accused of corruption, detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) work to clear his name. But...
Suggestedreview: Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Carry The Dated Bad Boys for Life’
With the sustained success of the franchise plus returning stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, hype and expectations were sure to be high for Bad Boys: Ride or Die. So how does it fare?
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die Plot
After their late former Captain (Joe Pantoliano) is framed and accused of corruption, detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) work to clear his name. But...
- 6/4/2024
- by Matt Hambidge
- FandomWire
What is the "Bad Boys" franchise, exactly? It's a question worth contemplating, given the unusual history of the series. For one thing, the franchise is nearly 30 years old, and yet the latest entry, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," is only the fourth film in the series. For another, each film to date has had a radically different identity: the original 1995 "Bad Boys" saw Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, and director Michael Bay taking their first steps into feature films together, while 2003's "Bad Boys II" is essentially an insane victory lap, with the trio celebrating their stardom while making what amounts to avant garde art in the guise of a summer action movie.
2020's "Bad Boys for Life" saw Bay hand over the directing reins to the young and hungry directing duo of Adil & Bilall (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah), whose work in their native Belgium (especially 2015's "Black") impressed series producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
2020's "Bad Boys for Life" saw Bay hand over the directing reins to the young and hungry directing duo of Adil & Bilall (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah), whose work in their native Belgium (especially 2015's "Black") impressed series producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
- 6/4/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the Belgian directing duo behind Bad Boys: Ride or Die, are what people are really talking about when they speak of Michael Bay. In these dark days of anonymous blockbusters with no personality or pop, it is indeed common for people to wax nostalgic about Bay, wishing that Bayhem would one day return to American screens in its full glory.
It’s a weird sentiment though, and not just because Bay hasn’t gone anywhere. But it’s strange because Bay was a byword among film fans of the 2000s and 2010s: shorthand for grotesque messes that emphasized single spectacular shots over basic visual storytelling. When people remember Michael Bay, then, they remember not the actual Bay, but rather the idea of Michael Bay: fun action, striking images, and a sense of humor.
Adil & Bilall are the real deal, purveyors of the colorful, kinetic action that people want,...
It’s a weird sentiment though, and not just because Bay hasn’t gone anywhere. But it’s strange because Bay was a byword among film fans of the 2000s and 2010s: shorthand for grotesque messes that emphasized single spectacular shots over basic visual storytelling. When people remember Michael Bay, then, they remember not the actual Bay, but rather the idea of Michael Bay: fun action, striking images, and a sense of humor.
Adil & Bilall are the real deal, purveyors of the colorful, kinetic action that people want,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
As ancient prophecy foretold, the “Fast & Furious”-ification of the “Bad Boys” franchise is made complete with its fourth installment, which builds on the sordid plot twists of 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life”: an undercover affair! A secret cartel love child who murders Joe Pantoliano! DJ Khaled! This trigger-happy soap opera spins a breakneck and broadly entertaining summer blockbuster about the holy trinity of American traditions: family, corruption, and shooting people. This one even ends with a barbecue.
Vin Diesel’s Wagnerian car saga ran out of gas a long time ago, but the story engine that powered it from the streets to the stratosphere has proven a solid fit for this sunbaked nostalgia act, a ’90s-era property straining to stay relevant in a sick, sad world where Deadpool is a bigger draw than Michael Bay, and Will Smith is less famous for his hits than his slaps.
Vin Diesel’s Wagnerian car saga ran out of gas a long time ago, but the story engine that powered it from the streets to the stratosphere has proven a solid fit for this sunbaked nostalgia act, a ’90s-era property straining to stay relevant in a sick, sad world where Deadpool is a bigger draw than Michael Bay, and Will Smith is less famous for his hits than his slaps.
- 6/4/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back policing the streets of Miami in Adil & Bilall’s new sequel. Here’s our Bad Boys: Ride Or Die review.
Playing Mike Lowrey in 1995’s Bad Boys was one of Will Smith’s career-defining roles. He went from the goofball in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air to a certified action star, and by the time Bad Boys II rolled around in 2003, Smith was one of the biggest names on the planet and Bad Boys became one of the biggest action franchises in modern cinema.
The franchise got a little boost in 2020 with Bad Boys For Life, and returning directors Adil & Bilall try to once again recreate the magic with Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. It’s the fourth instalment in the franchise, and if you weren’t a fan of the first three, Ride Or Die probably won’t convert you.
Smith...
Playing Mike Lowrey in 1995’s Bad Boys was one of Will Smith’s career-defining roles. He went from the goofball in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air to a certified action star, and by the time Bad Boys II rolled around in 2003, Smith was one of the biggest names on the planet and Bad Boys became one of the biggest action franchises in modern cinema.
The franchise got a little boost in 2020 with Bad Boys For Life, and returning directors Adil & Bilall try to once again recreate the magic with Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. It’s the fourth instalment in the franchise, and if you weren’t a fan of the first three, Ride Or Die probably won’t convert you.
Smith...
- 6/4/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
In 2020’s Bad Boys for Life, Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) says the quiet part out loud about how he and Mike Lowery (Will Smith) had “more days behind them than in front,” and wondered if playing cops and robbers was how they wanted to spend their remaining time. Granted, that film still ended wildly, with Mike fighting his own son and his ex, an actual witch, in a building on fire, but that’s neither here nor there. Adil & Bilall’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, as it turns out, takes the question a bit more seriously, especially after Mike finds himself finally getting hitched to a beautiful woman (Melanie Liburd) and, in the wake of the death of Joe Pantoliano’s Captain Howard, has Anakin Skywalker-esque nightmares about losing her.
That’s only just barely a joke. With the filmmakers desperate to keep Joey Pants in the film,...
That’s only just barely a joke. With the filmmakers desperate to keep Joey Pants in the film,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
If there are five ages of man, maybe there are four ages of “Bad Boys.” There’s the early age — the original “Bad Boys” came out in 1995 — of youthful effrontery: zappy, flashy, mouthy, decadent. There’s the age when the heroes start to say, “We’re too old for this shit!” There’s the age when they’re too old to even be saying that.
And then there’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth entry in the franchise, in which the actors, the audience, and the whole culture is now so old for this shit that perhaps the only thing left to do is to ramp up the trash nostalgia to new levels of shameless overkill. It’s a truth of the universe that all blockbuster action series must come to an end (“Die Hard with a Lethal Weapon for Another 48 Hrs.” is now ancient history). But in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,...
And then there’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth entry in the franchise, in which the actors, the audience, and the whole culture is now so old for this shit that perhaps the only thing left to do is to ramp up the trash nostalgia to new levels of shameless overkill. It’s a truth of the universe that all blockbuster action series must come to an end (“Die Hard with a Lethal Weapon for Another 48 Hrs.” is now ancient history). But in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Bad Boys: Ride Or DieImage: Sony Pictures
Technically speaking, only the climax of Bad Boys: Ride Or Die takes place in an abandoned amusement park. But really, isn’t any movie that begins with the logo for Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films situating itself in a long-neglected playground of cheaply conceived yet lavishly budgeted thrills?...
Technically speaking, only the climax of Bad Boys: Ride Or Die takes place in an abandoned amusement park. But really, isn’t any movie that begins with the logo for Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films situating itself in a long-neglected playground of cheaply conceived yet lavishly budgeted thrills?...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- avclub.com
It may all be ridiculous if you think about it too much, but this action-comedy franchise still has gas in the tank 30 years after the fortuitous teaming of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence first hit the beat as notorious Miami cops aka the “Bad Boys.”
Perhaps the most action-packed edition yet, Bad Boys: Ride or Die turns the tables on the two title stars as Mike Lawrey (Smith) and partner Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) find themselves on the run and on the other side of the law. Their beloved late Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano), who died at the hands of vicious cartel member Armando Aretas (Jacob Scipio) in the previous film, 2020’s Bad Boys for Life, is accused posthumously of being on the take from the cartels. The evidence seems undeniable and is upheld by Captain Rita (Paola Núñez), the new chief of the Advanced Miami Metro Operations, a former girlfriend...
Perhaps the most action-packed edition yet, Bad Boys: Ride or Die turns the tables on the two title stars as Mike Lawrey (Smith) and partner Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) find themselves on the run and on the other side of the law. Their beloved late Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano), who died at the hands of vicious cartel member Armando Aretas (Jacob Scipio) in the previous film, 2020’s Bad Boys for Life, is accused posthumously of being on the take from the cartels. The evidence seems undeniable and is upheld by Captain Rita (Paola Núñez), the new chief of the Advanced Miami Metro Operations, a former girlfriend...
- 6/4/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah hope to take the 'Bad Boys' franchise global.The filmmaking duo have helmed 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die', the latest installment in the buddy cop franchise, and are keen to take Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett away from Miami.Adil told Screen Rant: "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."The directors have returned to the franchise after making the 2020 film 'Bad Boys for Life' and the pair explained that getting behind the camera again on the series wasn't always the plan.They told Extra.ie: "Well, when we did 'Bad Boys: For Life', there was no plan (to return), because otherwise ('Bad Boys 4') would have been called 'Bad Boys: For Life'.
- 6/3/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"2020 at the box office will be known as the 'year of the asterisk,' with virtually every known measure and metric for box office performance being completely rethought and recalibrated." These were the words of Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian speaking to CNN in October 2020. At that time, the industry was contending with a months-long, global shutdown, with movie theaters on life support as the pandemic raged on. Yes, every title released in 2020 will always come with an asterisk but even with that, one movie had to come out on top during Hollywood's lost year. That movie was "Bad Boys for Life."
Action director extraordinaire Michael Bay helmed 1995's "Bad Boys" and 2003's "Bad Boys II," with the first film ranking...
"2020 at the box office will be known as the 'year of the asterisk,' with virtually every known measure and metric for box office performance being completely rethought and recalibrated." These were the words of Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian speaking to CNN in October 2020. At that time, the industry was contending with a months-long, global shutdown, with movie theaters on life support as the pandemic raged on. Yes, every title released in 2020 will always come with an asterisk but even with that, one movie had to come out on top during Hollywood's lost year. That movie was "Bad Boys for Life."
Action director extraordinaire Michael Bay helmed 1995's "Bad Boys" and 2003's "Bad Boys II," with the first film ranking...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
As a very bad summer movie season at the box office drones on, it looks like Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are going to do their very best to save the day. Sony's "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" hits theaters next weekend and will look to reignite the box office after a particularly quiet, post-Memorial Day weekend. While Will Smith is no longer the surefire bet he once was in the '90s and early 2000s, in the early going, it looks like this one will be a winner for the A-lister and his co-star Martin Lawrence.
Directed once again by "Bad Boys for Life" duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the upcoming fourth entry in the "Bad Boys" franchise is going to easily top the charts on its opening weekend with a debut in the $48 to $58 million range, per Box Office Theory. While the budget has yet to be revealed,...
Directed once again by "Bad Boys for Life" duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the upcoming fourth entry in the "Bad Boys" franchise is going to easily top the charts on its opening weekend with a debut in the $48 to $58 million range, per Box Office Theory. While the budget has yet to be revealed,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die has received clearance to roll into China. The Sony Pictures film will hit Chinese cinemas on June 22, according to both the studio and local press reports in Beijing. The film opens theatrically in North America on June 7.
The new film is the fourth installment in the long-running Bad Boys franchise, following Bad Boys for Life (2020), which revived the movie series after a 17-year hiatus and was a worldwide hit with $426 million in total ticket revenue. Bad Boys for Life earned just $3 million in China, but it was released there amid the challenges of the pandemic.
Bad Boys 4 is helmed by Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the Belgian duo who infamously had their $90 million Batgirl feature for Max shelved for a tax break by Warner Bros. Discovery in 2022.
The plot to Bad Boys 4...
The new film is the fourth installment in the long-running Bad Boys franchise, following Bad Boys for Life (2020), which revived the movie series after a 17-year hiatus and was a worldwide hit with $426 million in total ticket revenue. Bad Boys for Life earned just $3 million in China, but it was released there amid the challenges of the pandemic.
Bad Boys 4 is helmed by Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the Belgian duo who infamously had their $90 million Batgirl feature for Max shelved for a tax break by Warner Bros. Discovery in 2022.
The plot to Bad Boys 4...
- 5/30/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Counter-clockwise from top left: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith; Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons; Kevin Costner; Dakota Fanning, Olwen Fouéré; Richard Roundtree, June Squibb; Russell Crowe
Photo: Frank Masi (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Atsushi Nishijima (Searchlight Pictures), Warner Bros. Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Vertical
The summer movie season is here, and it’s in rough shape.
Photo: Frank Masi (Sony Pictures Entertainment), Atsushi Nishijima (Searchlight Pictures), Warner Bros. Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Vertical
The summer movie season is here, and it’s in rough shape.
- 5/29/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
The Bad Boys are back, baby! There have been some early screenings of Bad Boys: Ride or Die in the past weeks, and the first reactions on social media are quite positive. Our own Chris Bumbray caught a screening last week and was a big fan, saying the sequel was just as much fun as the last movie.
We got an early look at #BadBoysRideOrDie last week, and it’s just about as much fun as Bad Boys For Life. It’s a total blast, with some great action and a terrific role for Jacob Scipio, who has some really great action scenes.
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) May 28, 2024
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is phenomenal.
I love the Bad Boys franchise. This one raised every bar. It’s nonstop hilarious. Innovative action beats. So much chemistry with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
The best time I’ve had at the movies in a while.
We got an early look at #BadBoysRideOrDie last week, and it’s just about as much fun as Bad Boys For Life. It’s a total blast, with some great action and a terrific role for Jacob Scipio, who has some really great action scenes.
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) May 28, 2024
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is phenomenal.
I love the Bad Boys franchise. This one raised every bar. It’s nonstop hilarious. Innovative action beats. So much chemistry with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
The best time I’ve had at the movies in a while.
- 5/28/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
In Berlin hat gestern Abend „Bad Boys: Ride Or Die“ seine Europapremiere gefeiert. Mit dabei auch die beide Stars des Films, Will Smith und Martin Lawrence.
Bilall, Will Smith, Martin Lawrence und Adil bei der Europapremiere von „Bad Boys: Ride Or Die“ in Berlin (Credit: Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
Bevor Sony am 5. Juni „Bad Boys: Ride or Die“, den vierte Auftritt von Will Smith und Martin Lawrence als Detectives Mike Lowrey und Marcus Burnett, in den deutschen Kinos startet, wurde gestern in Berlin die Europapremiere gefeiert. Neben den beiden Hauptdarstellern – stilecht mit Sonnenbrille – waren u.a. auch die beiden Regisseure Bilall und Adil in den Zoo-Palast gekommen.
In ihrem jüngsten Fall kommen die beiden Detectives einem Korruptionsskandal auf die Spur, der die beiden direkt ins Innerste der Polizei von Miami führt. Auf diese Spur gebracht hat sie ihr verstorbener Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano), der den beiden posthum einen Hinweis hinterlassen hat.
Bilall, Will Smith, Martin Lawrence und Adil bei der Europapremiere von „Bad Boys: Ride Or Die“ in Berlin (Credit: Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
Bevor Sony am 5. Juni „Bad Boys: Ride or Die“, den vierte Auftritt von Will Smith und Martin Lawrence als Detectives Mike Lowrey und Marcus Burnett, in den deutschen Kinos startet, wurde gestern in Berlin die Europapremiere gefeiert. Neben den beiden Hauptdarstellern – stilecht mit Sonnenbrille – waren u.a. auch die beiden Regisseure Bilall und Adil in den Zoo-Palast gekommen.
In ihrem jüngsten Fall kommen die beiden Detectives einem Korruptionsskandal auf die Spur, der die beiden direkt ins Innerste der Polizei von Miami führt. Auf diese Spur gebracht hat sie ihr verstorbener Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano), der den beiden posthum einen Hinweis hinterlassen hat.
- 5/28/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. You can read all of our magazine stories here.
When Bad Boys for Life came out in January 2020, it ended a 17-year wait for the third film in the franchise, which launched in 1995 with Bad Boys and continued in 2003 with Bad Boys II. It’s only taken a relatively brief four-plus years to get the latest entry in the series, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, to the screen—but it’s been a tumultuous stretch, to say the least.
“The hope is definitely that everything will be a little bit smoother from now on,” co-director Adil El Arbi, returning to the franchise with directing partner Bilall Fallah after taking over for Michael Bay on the third film, tells Den of Geek ahead of the movie’s arrival. “Because also in those last four years, five years, we have learned so much.
When Bad Boys for Life came out in January 2020, it ended a 17-year wait for the third film in the franchise, which launched in 1995 with Bad Boys and continued in 2003 with Bad Boys II. It’s only taken a relatively brief four-plus years to get the latest entry in the series, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, to the screen—but it’s been a tumultuous stretch, to say the least.
“The hope is definitely that everything will be a little bit smoother from now on,” co-director Adil El Arbi, returning to the franchise with directing partner Bilall Fallah after taking over for Michael Bay on the third film, tells Den of Geek ahead of the movie’s arrival. “Because also in those last four years, five years, we have learned so much.
- 5/23/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Bad Boys apparently really are for life as it seems that this action-packed franchise isn’t ending anytime soon with Sony Pictures’ Bad Boys 4 set to reach theatres in just a couple months. This series, centered on detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett of the Miami Police Department, has already produced three blockbuster films that have grossed over $840 million as well as a spinoff television show, L.A.’s Finest, making it one of the most successful buddy-cop action-comedy series in history. The most recent film, Bad Boys for Life, was one of the last movies to hit theaters before the pandemic shut them all down and was able to be a critical and box office success – so why would the franchise stop now? Will Smith and Martin Lawrence (Lowery and Burnett) are back for the fourth film, and this is music to the ears of fans of the series since...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jon Meschutt
- JoBlo.com
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Trailer Out. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have returned with the fourth installment of Bad Boys movies, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The final trailer of the film was dropped its final trailer before its theatrical release the next month. Keep scrolling for more.
About the Franchise-
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led franchise released its first film in 1995; the third installment came out in 2020. Michael Bay directed the first two films, and then Adil & Bilall stepped in for the third movie’s director.
The franchise is a buddy cop series in the action comedy genre. Will and Martin play two detectives in the Miami Police Department named Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively. The three movies, as per The Numbers, had a production budget of $243 million, and they grossed $838.9 million worldwide. Now, all eyes are on the fourth film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die,...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have returned with the fourth installment of Bad Boys movies, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The final trailer of the film was dropped its final trailer before its theatrical release the next month. Keep scrolling for more.
About the Franchise-
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence-led franchise released its first film in 1995; the third installment came out in 2020. Michael Bay directed the first two films, and then Adil & Bilall stepped in for the third movie’s director.
The franchise is a buddy cop series in the action comedy genre. Will and Martin play two detectives in the Miami Police Department named Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively. The three movies, as per The Numbers, had a production budget of $243 million, and they grossed $838.9 million worldwide. Now, all eyes are on the fourth film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
This summer, detectives Mike Lowery (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) return for their biggest and baddest adventure yet: Bad Boys: Ride or Die!
The pair will go from Miami's finest to the city's Most Wanted when they discover that their former Captain has been posthumously framed for a crime he didn't commit, ultimately landing in enemy crosshairs themselves. With their backs now against the wall, they'll have to do whatever it takes to unravel a massive conspiracy and save the day before the clock hits zero.
In addition to Smith and Lawrence as the titular Bad Boys, the supporting cast features Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nuñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Rhea Seehorn, Tiffany Haddish, John Salley, DJ Khaled, Dennis Greene, Joyner Lucas, and Joe Pantoliano.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Ms. Marvel; Snowfall; Batgirl) return to helm the upcoming sequel...
The pair will go from Miami's finest to the city's Most Wanted when they discover that their former Captain has been posthumously framed for a crime he didn't commit, ultimately landing in enemy crosshairs themselves. With their backs now against the wall, they'll have to do whatever it takes to unravel a massive conspiracy and save the day before the clock hits zero.
In addition to Smith and Lawrence as the titular Bad Boys, the supporting cast features Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nuñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Rhea Seehorn, Tiffany Haddish, John Salley, DJ Khaled, Dennis Greene, Joyner Lucas, and Joe Pantoliano.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Ms. Marvel; Snowfall; Batgirl) return to helm the upcoming sequel...
- 5/17/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan have "really solid ideas" for the sequel to 'I Am Legend'.The pair are working on a follow-up to the 2007 post-apocalyptic movie and Will explained that the plans are "looking good" and they are hoping to get it to the big screen.Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Will said: "We had a couple weeks together about a month ago. I think it's looking good."(We have some) really solid ideas... I think we're going to make it on screen together. That dude is the truth, so I would love to do that."The original film starred Smith as scientist Dr. Robert Neville – the last living human in New York City after a devastating virus wipes out much of the population – but the character encounters other survivors at the end of the flick, leaving the door open for a sequel.However, Will knows that a sequel...
- 5/17/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith return for the fourth Bad Boys film, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. Here’s the trailer for the film.
Nearly 30 years after the original film landed, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die is headed for cinemas in a few weeks’ time.
The previous film in the series. Bad Boys For Life was the highest-grossing film of 2020, although of course quite a lot of things happened in 2020 which meant that as statistics go, that one doesn’t mean all that much. It was the lowest-grossing number one film since the mid-90s.
The future of the film was up in the air ever since Will Smith severely damaged his public image following the slap incident at 2022’s Oscars ceremony. While the film did eventually find a path to production we imagine that the chances of a Chris Rock cameo are probably pretty low.
Here’s the synopsis:...
Nearly 30 years after the original film landed, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die is headed for cinemas in a few weeks’ time.
The previous film in the series. Bad Boys For Life was the highest-grossing film of 2020, although of course quite a lot of things happened in 2020 which meant that as statistics go, that one doesn’t mean all that much. It was the lowest-grossing number one film since the mid-90s.
The future of the film was up in the air ever since Will Smith severely damaged his public image following the slap incident at 2022’s Oscars ceremony. While the film did eventually find a path to production we imagine that the chances of a Chris Rock cameo are probably pretty low.
Here’s the synopsis:...
- 5/17/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back as Mike Lowery and Marcus Barnett, respectively, for another balls-to-the-wall Bad Boys sequel in the latest and final Bad Boys: Ride or Die trailer! In the new film, everyone is trying to kill Mike and Marcus: criminals, drug dealers, wildlife—it doesn’t matter! Everyone is out for blood!
The new sequel sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence back in the roles of Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. They’re joined in the cast by Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, and Joe Pantoliano. New additions to the cast include Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, and Rhea Seehorn. Tasha Smith is also on board to play Marcus Burnett’s wife, replacing Theresa Randle, who played the character in the first three movies in the franchise.
While Michael Bay directed the first two movies in the Bad Boys franchise, the duo of...
The new sequel sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence back in the roles of Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. They’re joined in the cast by Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, and Joe Pantoliano. New additions to the cast include Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, and Rhea Seehorn. Tasha Smith is also on board to play Marcus Burnett’s wife, replacing Theresa Randle, who played the character in the first three movies in the franchise.
While Michael Bay directed the first two movies in the Bad Boys franchise, the duo of...
- 5/16/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the fourth film in Sony’s action franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, had its first public screenings Wednesday night, and the first reactions have already hit social media.
At a fan screening at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles, Smith and Lawrence made a surprise appearance. There were also screenings in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
The plot to Bad Boys 4 is driven by corruption within the Miami Pd, with Captain Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano) accused of working with the drug cartels for years. Detectives Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) put together a team to clear Howard’s name but become outlaws in the process.
The cast also includes Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane and Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd. Franchise regulars Joe Pantoliano as Captain Conrad Howard and John Salley as Fletcher also return.
At a fan screening at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles, Smith and Lawrence made a surprise appearance. There were also screenings in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
The plot to Bad Boys 4 is driven by corruption within the Miami Pd, with Captain Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano) accused of working with the drug cartels for years. Detectives Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) put together a team to clear Howard’s name but become outlaws in the process.
The cast also includes Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane and Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd. Franchise regulars Joe Pantoliano as Captain Conrad Howard and John Salley as Fletcher also return.
- 5/16/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2022 Oscars slap incident made headlines worldwide. However, one notable figure who remained silent on the matter, aside from issuing an apology, is none other than Hollywood heavyweight Will Smith. Amidst his preparations for a significant Hollywood comeback, he’s gearing up to tackle the issue head-on, ready to provide detailed answers and address all inquiries, particularly during the press tour for the upcoming film Bad Boys 4.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Will Smith to Address Oscar Slap During Bad Boys: Ride or Die Promotions!
According to The Sun, insiders from Will Smith’s team assert that the actor is gearing up to confront the issue head-on as he prepares for his highly anticipated return to Hollywood. It has long been known that Smith will be making a return to the cinemas with one of the most successful franchises of his career, Bad Boys.
Suggested“Michael,...
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Will Smith to Address Oscar Slap During Bad Boys: Ride or Die Promotions!
According to The Sun, insiders from Will Smith’s team assert that the actor is gearing up to confront the issue head-on as he prepares for his highly anticipated return to Hollywood. It has long been known that Smith will be making a return to the cinemas with one of the most successful franchises of his career, Bad Boys.
Suggested“Michael,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
The music festival Coachella hit this weekend with a wide array of genre artists. Notably, for the older millennial music fans, 90s bands such as Blur and No Doubt would take the stage. The festival would also feature a bevy of guest appearances that include such acts as Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Shakira, Paris Hilton and Kesha. Kesha would set social media and news outlets ablaze as she changed the lyrics to her hit song “Tik Tok” to say “fuck P. Diddy” during her performance with Reneé Rapp.
The Hollywood Reporter reveals that during J Balvin’s set, Will Smith arrived on stage in his black suit and shades, which was “the last suit you’d ever wear” in Smith’s 1997 blockbuster film, Men in Black. Smith and Balvin would then duet in rapping to the title track of the sci-fi comedy that also starred Tommy Lee Jones. Their performance...
The Hollywood Reporter reveals that during J Balvin’s set, Will Smith arrived on stage in his black suit and shades, which was “the last suit you’d ever wear” in Smith’s 1997 blockbuster film, Men in Black. Smith and Balvin would then duet in rapping to the title track of the sci-fi comedy that also starred Tommy Lee Jones. Their performance...
- 4/15/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
With the 1995 release of Bad Boys, Will Smith may have achieved a major turning point in his career toward becoming one of the biggest stars in the history of Tinseltown. His performance in the action flick proved that he could manage a large-scale production, which helped him secure roles in other popular 1990s movies such as Independence Day and Men in Black.
However, did you know that Smith took issue with director Michael Bay’s well-known choice to have the actor, now 55, run in a scene while sporting ‘no shirt’? Well, Bay could see he was helping the actor establish him as a real movie star, and the s*x appeal would help him no doubt. And seems the director was absolutely right.
And that’s why Smith has since expressed regret to Bay for the argument in a lighthearted manner.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys
In...
However, did you know that Smith took issue with director Michael Bay’s well-known choice to have the actor, now 55, run in a scene while sporting ‘no shirt’? Well, Bay could see he was helping the actor establish him as a real movie star, and the s*x appeal would help him no doubt. And seems the director was absolutely right.
And that’s why Smith has since expressed regret to Bay for the argument in a lighthearted manner.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys
In...
- 4/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
La pareja de policías vuelve a la carga en esta nueva entrega. ¡Descubre su tráiler! © Sony Pictures
Se ha publicado el primer tráiler de “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”, el esperado regreso de los icónicos policías Mike Lowrey y Marcus Burnett, interpretados por Will Smith y Martin Lawrence, respectivamente. En esta nueva entrega, los policías regresan con su icónica mezcla de acción al límite y comedia escandalosa, pero esta vez con un giro inesperado: ¡Los mejores de Miami se dan a la fuga!
Además de Will Smith y Martin Lawrence, el elenco cuenta con la participación de Paola Núñez, Vanessa Hudgens y Alexander Ludwig, quienes repiten sus roles de la película anterior.
La película está diriga por Adil y Bilall, quienes también estuvieron a cargo de “Bad Boys for Life”, y escrita por Chris Bremner.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” se estrena en cines en España el 7 de junio.
¡Os...
Se ha publicado el primer tráiler de “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”, el esperado regreso de los icónicos policías Mike Lowrey y Marcus Burnett, interpretados por Will Smith y Martin Lawrence, respectivamente. En esta nueva entrega, los policías regresan con su icónica mezcla de acción al límite y comedia escandalosa, pero esta vez con un giro inesperado: ¡Los mejores de Miami se dan a la fuga!
Además de Will Smith y Martin Lawrence, el elenco cuenta con la participación de Paola Núñez, Vanessa Hudgens y Alexander Ludwig, quienes repiten sus roles de la película anterior.
La película está diriga por Adil y Bilall, quienes también estuvieron a cargo de “Bad Boys for Life”, y escrita por Chris Bremner.
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” se estrena en cines en España el 7 de junio.
¡Os...
- 4/1/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Will Smith is one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men, but his actions at the Oscars in 2022 became a turning point in his career. The actor had to suffer the consequences of slapping Chris Rock, who was the host that year.
A lot has been said about the infamous incident, with Smith acknowledging his mistake. However, his Bad Boys 4 co-star, John Salley, feels that the incident was probably a boon for Smith.
Was the feud a boon for Smith? (Source: Bad Boys)
Why does John Salley, the star of Bad Boys 4, feel the Oscar feud helped Will Smith?
Will Smith found himself at the heart of a massive controversy when he slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. The former was nominated for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, playing the father of tennis aces Serena Williams and Venus Williams, while the latter hosted the event.
A lot has been said about the infamous incident, with Smith acknowledging his mistake. However, his Bad Boys 4 co-star, John Salley, feels that the incident was probably a boon for Smith.
Was the feud a boon for Smith? (Source: Bad Boys)
Why does John Salley, the star of Bad Boys 4, feel the Oscar feud helped Will Smith?
Will Smith found himself at the heart of a massive controversy when he slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. The former was nominated for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, playing the father of tennis aces Serena Williams and Venus Williams, while the latter hosted the event.
- 3/27/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die trailer has given audiences an explosive glimpse into what to expect from the upcoming fourth installment of the buddy cop actioner franchise.
Joining the duo in their latest adventure are Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, and more. Renowned record producer DJ Khaled is also among those returning to the franchise after his hilarious cameo appearance in the third film.
DJ Khaled in Bad Boys for Life (2020). Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Speaking of the record executive, even Bad Boys star Will Smith was stunned by Khaled’s dedication to the role of Manny the Butcher. Within the given material, the 48-year-old disc jockey was actually able to entertain the viewers with his on-screen presence. It turns out he went full method-acting mode once he stepped into the set of Bad Boys for Life (2020).
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Joining the duo in their latest adventure are Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, and more. Renowned record producer DJ Khaled is also among those returning to the franchise after his hilarious cameo appearance in the third film.
DJ Khaled in Bad Boys for Life (2020). Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Speaking of the record executive, even Bad Boys star Will Smith was stunned by Khaled’s dedication to the role of Manny the Butcher. Within the given material, the 48-year-old disc jockey was actually able to entertain the viewers with his on-screen presence. It turns out he went full method-acting mode once he stepped into the set of Bad Boys for Life (2020).
SUGGESTEDBad Boys 4 Reportedly...
- 3/27/2024
- by Debdipta Bhattacharya
- FandomWire
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith play two Miami narcotics detectives, Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowery, in the Bad Boys franchise. The first film in the franchise was made in 1995 when Smith was still the young star from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. However, Lawrence was a major star at the time and it will surprise many fans to learn that he commanded a higher paycheck than Smith.
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys
While Bad Boys received mixed reviews, Bad Boys II was a critical disappointment. However, audiences liked the third film, Bad Boys for Life, which resulted in Sony greenlighting a fourth film, set to be released in 2024 and titled Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Will Smith’s Paycheck Was A Few Million Short Compared To That Of Martin Lawrence Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life
Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, the producers of Bad Boys,...
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys
While Bad Boys received mixed reviews, Bad Boys II was a critical disappointment. However, audiences liked the third film, Bad Boys for Life, which resulted in Sony greenlighting a fourth film, set to be released in 2024 and titled Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Will Smith’s Paycheck Was A Few Million Short Compared To That Of Martin Lawrence Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life
Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, the producers of Bad Boys,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
You imagine that it wasn’t discussed if a fourth Bad Boys film might happen. Because 2020’s long-awaited threequel ended up arriving with the title Bad Boys For Life – a name that would have been perfect for a fourth instalment in the series. But never mind – here we are, and given that For Life was a huge hit (earning over $400 million off a $90 million budget) it makes sense that Hollywood has pivoted right into another film. This one arrives with the title Bad Boys: Ride Or Die – and once again sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, shooting their way through all kinds of antics. This time, their boss, played by Joe Pantoliano, is framed for nefarious antics – sending Mike and Marcus on the run by association. Check out the trailer:
As well as, notably, being part of Will Smith’s attempt to move beyond the,...
As well as, notably, being part of Will Smith’s attempt to move beyond the,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Bad Boys: Ride or Die Trailer Still. (Photo Credit – Youtube)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die trailer is now out. The American buddy cop action comedy stars Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nunez, Eric Dane, Tasha Smith, John Salley, DJ Khaled and others. It is the fourth instalment of the Bad Boys franchise. Adil El Arbi and Bilaal Fallah helm the fourth film.
The official synopsis for Bad Boys: Ride or Die reads, “This Summer, the world’s favourite 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.” The trailer looks quite exciting as Mike and Marcus reunite. Their last thrilling mission was in 2020 with the film, Bad Boys for Life. The fourth film is a sequel to the 2020 action film, which was also directed by Adil and Bilall.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die trailer is now out. The American buddy cop action comedy stars Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nunez, Eric Dane, Tasha Smith, John Salley, DJ Khaled and others. It is the fourth instalment of the Bad Boys franchise. Adil El Arbi and Bilaal Fallah helm the fourth film.
The official synopsis for Bad Boys: Ride or Die reads, “This Summer, the world’s favourite 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.” The trailer looks quite exciting as Mike and Marcus reunite. Their last thrilling mission was in 2020 with the film, Bad Boys for Life. The fourth film is a sequel to the 2020 action film, which was also directed by Adil and Bilall.
- 3/26/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
The boys are officially back and badder than ever. As a shining example in the increasingly popular genre known as "Dudes rock" cinema, it was only a matter of time before Sony brought back the buddy-cop "Bad Boys" franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. 2020's "Bad Boys For Life" felt like a fitting enough swan song for our favorite dynamic duo, even without the presence of Michael "Master of Bayhem" Bay in the director's chair. But newcomers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (known collectively as Adil & Bilall) capably channeled the spirit of the original two movies and proved there was still a little more juice to be squeezed out of this action series. Fast forward a few years, a pandemic, and one deeply unfortunate Oscars controversy later, and the quartet of Smith, Lawrence, and Adil & Bilall are gearing up to do it all over again.
That brings us...
That brings us...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Will Smith is back to throwing hands — for good, this time — in Sony’s first trailer for its new “Bad Boys” movie. Along with the trailer, we got a title: “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” Hell yes.
Smith and his sidekick Martin Lawrence are back up to their old antics in the June 7 film. Four years removed from “Bad Boys 3,” in what we’ve all just colloquially called “Bad Boys 4” to this point, Smith’s Mike Lowrey is still a badass. Lawrence’s Marcus Burnett, well, he has a lot going on — including tummy issues. (A word of advice to Marcus: ginger ale is only a magic elixir if you forego the Skittles and convenience-store hot dog.)
The storyline goes a little something like this: Joe Pantoliano’s Capt. Conrad Howard is either dead or just being framed for a string of crimes he did not commit. He...
Smith and his sidekick Martin Lawrence are back up to their old antics in the June 7 film. Four years removed from “Bad Boys 3,” in what we’ve all just colloquially called “Bad Boys 4” to this point, Smith’s Mike Lowrey is still a badass. Lawrence’s Marcus Burnett, well, he has a lot going on — including tummy issues. (A word of advice to Marcus: ginger ale is only a magic elixir if you forego the Skittles and convenience-store hot dog.)
The storyline goes a little something like this: Joe Pantoliano’s Capt. Conrad Howard is either dead or just being framed for a string of crimes he did not commit. He...
- 3/26/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
2025 will mark the 30th anniversary of the first film in the Bad Boys action franchise – but they’re not waiting around another year to release a sequel. Sony Pictures is set to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the first movie by giving Bad Boys 4 a theatrical release on June 7th (a date that puts it direct opening weekend competition with The Crow remake). With that date right around the corner, a trailer for Bad Boys 4 has arrived online, and you can check it out in the embed above! The trailer reveals that the film has officially been titled Bad Boys Ride or Die.
The new sequel sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence back in the roles of Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, and they’re joined in the cast by Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, and Joe Pantoliano. New additions to the cast include Eric Dane,...
The new sequel sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence back in the roles of Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, and they’re joined in the cast by Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, and Joe Pantoliano. New additions to the cast include Eric Dane,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Sony Pictures has just released the trailer for “Bad Boys 4,” starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The film’s official title is “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.”
This is the fourth film in the popular action-comedy franchise that debuted in 1995, when Smith and Lawrence first teamed up as Miami Pd detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who investigate illegal drug trading in Miami.
While the first two films were directed by Michael Bay, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed “Bad Boys for Life” and are returning for this latest installment of the “Bad Boys” franchise. Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Rhea Seehorn and Joe Pantoliano also star.
Sony also revealed that Tiffany Haddish has joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role. Haddish has been close with the Smith family after co-starring with Will Smith...
This is the fourth film in the popular action-comedy franchise that debuted in 1995, when Smith and Lawrence first teamed up as Miami Pd detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who investigate illegal drug trading in Miami.
While the first two films were directed by Michael Bay, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed “Bad Boys for Life” and are returning for this latest installment of the “Bad Boys” franchise. Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Rhea Seehorn and Joe Pantoliano also star.
Sony also revealed that Tiffany Haddish has joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role. Haddish has been close with the Smith family after co-starring with Will Smith...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
"Bad Boys" is something of an unlikely franchise. The first film is a comedy of errors; a buddy cop pic in which two very different partners have to pretend to be each other. Then there's the sequel, the bombastic, over-the-top, gleefully vile "Bad Boys II," in which director Michael Bay goes full Bayhem. And then we have the surprisingly good "Bad Boys For Life," a third film in which the characters have grown up a bit (it's also the only film in the series that Bay didn't direct). A fourth film, currently untitled, is in the works. But until that movie gets here, we have three films to deal with, and we went ahead and ranked them below!
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Usually, the first film in a franchise will be the best. But that's not the case for "Bad Boys"! The first "Bad Boys...
- 1/27/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Thirty-four new movies and TV shows were added to Netflix UK this week. Zack Snyder’s latest sci-fi epic, Rebel Moon, is now available to stream, along with Bradley Cooper’s potential Oscar winner Maestro.
First of all, here are some of the past week’s top highlights:
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) N
Director: Zack Snyder
Genre: Sci-Fi | Runtime: 135 Minutes
Cast: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Charlie Hunnam, Anthony Hopkins,
Rebel Moon is based on a pitch Zack Snyder once had for Disney when the company first took over the beloved sci-fi franchise. As Netflix’s new sci-fi epic, there’s always one thing you can look forward to watching from a Zack Snyder movie, which is stunning visuals and superb action.
When an oppressive force threatens the lives of a peaceful farming colony on a far distant moon, a mysterious outsider living amongst them...
First of all, here are some of the past week’s top highlights:
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) N
Director: Zack Snyder
Genre: Sci-Fi | Runtime: 135 Minutes
Cast: Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Charlie Hunnam, Anthony Hopkins,
Rebel Moon is based on a pitch Zack Snyder once had for Disney when the company first took over the beloved sci-fi franchise. As Netflix’s new sci-fi epic, there’s always one thing you can look forward to watching from a Zack Snyder movie, which is stunning visuals and superb action.
When an oppressive force threatens the lives of a peaceful farming colony on a far distant moon, a mysterious outsider living amongst them...
- 12/22/2023
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
Nearly twenty years after the release of Bad Boys II, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprised their roles of Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett in Bad Boys for Life. The film was a big success, and the studio quickly got the ball rolling on a sequel. Bad Boys 4 actually started shooting this spring with Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah returning to direct. Although the production had to pause due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, the directors spoke on The Playlist’s The Discourse podcast to tease what to expect from Bad Boys 4.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah didn’t say much, but they did say that Bad Boys 4 will have a lighter tone than its predecessor. “I think that there’s going to be way more comedy,” El Arbi said. “The third one had the dramatic tone. With this one, it’s really our...
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah didn’t say much, but they did say that Bad Boys 4 will have a lighter tone than its predecessor. “I think that there’s going to be way more comedy,” El Arbi said. “The third one had the dramatic tone. With this one, it’s really our...
- 9/15/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Image Source: Getty / Bertrand Rindoff Petroff
The "Bad Boys" have officially been spotted on the job. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were seen filming "Bad Boys 4" in Orlando, Florida, per photos shared by Entertainment Tonight on June 8. They wore full body armor and carried faux assault rifles in the scene, which was reportedly set at the Gatorland amusement park.
Previously, Lawrence said that fans should have high expectations for the hotly anticipated movie. "It has the chance to be the best one of them all and everybody's doing their thing," Lawrence told Entertainment Tonight in April. "We got a lot of the team back from the last one. Big Willie's doing his thing as always and so focused and, yeah, it has the chance to be the biggest one."
That same month, Deadline reported that "Euphoria" star Eric Dane will appear as a villain in the movie franchise's next installment.
The "Bad Boys" have officially been spotted on the job. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were seen filming "Bad Boys 4" in Orlando, Florida, per photos shared by Entertainment Tonight on June 8. They wore full body armor and carried faux assault rifles in the scene, which was reportedly set at the Gatorland amusement park.
Previously, Lawrence said that fans should have high expectations for the hotly anticipated movie. "It has the chance to be the best one of them all and everybody's doing their thing," Lawrence told Entertainment Tonight in April. "We got a lot of the team back from the last one. Big Willie's doing his thing as always and so focused and, yeah, it has the chance to be the biggest one."
That same month, Deadline reported that "Euphoria" star Eric Dane will appear as a villain in the movie franchise's next installment.
- 6/8/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Los Angeles, May 4 (Ians) Tasha Smith will join Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the latest installment of Sony Pictures’ ‘Bad Boys’ franchise, reports ‘Variety’.
In ‘Bad Boys 4’, Smith will play Theresa, Marcus Burnett’s (Lawrence) loving and devoted wife, a role previously inhabited by Theresa Randle in the first three ‘Bad Boys’ films. Plot details for ‘Bad Boys 4’ have been kept under wraps.
Smith, according to ‘Variety’, is best known for her roles as Carol in the drama series ‘Empire’, Ronnie Boyce in HBO’s Emmy-winning series ‘The Corner’ and Angela in Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married?’. She has also directed episodes of ‘Our Kind of People’, ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and ‘Bel-Air’.
The ‘Bad Boys’ series has Will Smith and Lawrence playing Miami-Dade detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett. The fourth film also features Paola Nunez, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and ‘Euphoria’ star Eric Dane.
In ‘Bad Boys 4’, Smith will play Theresa, Marcus Burnett’s (Lawrence) loving and devoted wife, a role previously inhabited by Theresa Randle in the first three ‘Bad Boys’ films. Plot details for ‘Bad Boys 4’ have been kept under wraps.
Smith, according to ‘Variety’, is best known for her roles as Carol in the drama series ‘Empire’, Ronnie Boyce in HBO’s Emmy-winning series ‘The Corner’ and Angela in Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married?’. She has also directed episodes of ‘Our Kind of People’, ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ and ‘Bel-Air’.
The ‘Bad Boys’ series has Will Smith and Lawrence playing Miami-Dade detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett. The fourth film also features Paola Nunez, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and ‘Euphoria’ star Eric Dane.
- 5/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sony‘s Bad Boys 4 is getting a casting shakeup as Tasha Smith replaces Theresa Randle as Marcus Burnett’s (Martin Lawrence) wife, also named Theresa. Randle plays Theresa in the first three Bad Boys movies. Plot details remain a mystery, though we should learn more soon, as the film is in the process of shooting.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence announced their excitement for the sequel during CinemaCon, saying they’re four weeks into filming the action-packed follow-up to 202’s Bad Boys For Life. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah return to direct. Chris Bremner is writing the script, with Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith for Westbrook, Doug Belgrad, and Chad Oman producing. Martin Lawrence, James Lassiter, Mike Stenson, Barry Waldman, and Jon Mone executive produce.
Before the Covid pandemic threw the world into chaos and lockdown, the third movie in the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys for Life, banked over $426M worldwide.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence announced their excitement for the sequel during CinemaCon, saying they’re four weeks into filming the action-packed follow-up to 202’s Bad Boys For Life. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah return to direct. Chris Bremner is writing the script, with Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith for Westbrook, Doug Belgrad, and Chad Oman producing. Martin Lawrence, James Lassiter, Mike Stenson, Barry Waldman, and Jon Mone executive produce.
Before the Covid pandemic threw the world into chaos and lockdown, the third movie in the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys for Life, banked over $426M worldwide.
- 5/3/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Tasha Smith will join Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the latest installment of Sony Pictures’ “Bad Boys” franchise.
In “Bad Boys 4,” Smith will play Theresa, Marcus Burnett’s (Lawrence) loving and devoted wife, a role previously inhabited by Theresa Randle in the first three “Bad Boys” films. Plot details for “Bad Boys 4” have been kept under wraps.
Smith is best known for her roles as Carol in the drama series “Empire,” Ronnie Boyce in HBO’s Emmy-winning series “The Corner” and Angela in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” She has also directed episodes of “Our Kind of People,” “Mayor of Kingstown” and “Bel-Air.”
Smith is repped by Greene Talent & Fox Rothschild.
The “Bad Boys” series stars Will Smith and Lawrence as Miami-Dade detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett. The fourth film also features Paola Núnez, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and “Euphoria’s” Eric Dane.
In “Bad Boys 4,” Smith will play Theresa, Marcus Burnett’s (Lawrence) loving and devoted wife, a role previously inhabited by Theresa Randle in the first three “Bad Boys” films. Plot details for “Bad Boys 4” have been kept under wraps.
Smith is best known for her roles as Carol in the drama series “Empire,” Ronnie Boyce in HBO’s Emmy-winning series “The Corner” and Angela in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” She has also directed episodes of “Our Kind of People,” “Mayor of Kingstown” and “Bel-Air.”
Smith is repped by Greene Talent & Fox Rothschild.
The “Bad Boys” series stars Will Smith and Lawrence as Miami-Dade detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett. The fourth film also features Paola Núnez, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and “Euphoria’s” Eric Dane.
- 5/3/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Ioan Gruffudd (San Andreas) has closed a deal to join Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys 4, the newest installment in the hit series of buddy cop action comedies from Sony Pictures.
Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps, though the past three have followed the investigations of Miami Pd Detectives Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Smith), netting over $841M worldwide in total, with each installment topping the gross of the last. Sources tell Deadline that Gruffudd will play Lockwood, a high-profile attorney running for election.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have returned to direct, after helming third chapter Bad Boys: For Life, and are working from a script by Chris Bremner. Others returning from Bad Boys: For Life, as previously announced, include actors Paola Núnez, Vanessa Hudgens and Alexander Ludwig.
Jerry Bruckheimer has returned to produce, along with Smith for Westbrook,...
Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps, though the past three have followed the investigations of Miami Pd Detectives Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Smith), netting over $841M worldwide in total, with each installment topping the gross of the last. Sources tell Deadline that Gruffudd will play Lockwood, a high-profile attorney running for election.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have returned to direct, after helming third chapter Bad Boys: For Life, and are working from a script by Chris Bremner. Others returning from Bad Boys: For Life, as previously announced, include actors Paola Núnez, Vanessa Hudgens and Alexander Ludwig.
Jerry Bruckheimer has returned to produce, along with Smith for Westbrook,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Brit actress Melanie Liburd has been cast in Columbia Pictures’ upcoming fourth Bad Boys title in what The Hollywood Reporter understands is a leading role.
The as-yet-untitled movie — which reunites stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence with their Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah — is currently in production (Smith and Lawrence spoke to CinemaCon from the set in Atlanta via a taped message during Sony’s opening night presentation Monday). Liburd joins the film as a character called Christine.
The movie — the next instalment in a Bad Boys franchise that has so far amassed more than $840 million across three titles ($426 million from the third film alone) — is the latest significant credit on a growing résumé for Liburd, who had a major role in the third season of This Is Us and first and second seasons of Power Book II: Ghost. She has a recurring role...
The as-yet-untitled movie — which reunites stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence with their Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah — is currently in production (Smith and Lawrence spoke to CinemaCon from the set in Atlanta via a taped message during Sony’s opening night presentation Monday). Liburd joins the film as a character called Christine.
The movie — the next instalment in a Bad Boys franchise that has so far amassed more than $840 million across three titles ($426 million from the third film alone) — is the latest significant credit on a growing résumé for Liburd, who had a major role in the third season of This Is Us and first and second seasons of Power Book II: Ghost. She has a recurring role...
- 4/27/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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