Never did I assume, coming out of Michael Bay’s Bad Boys back in 1995, that we’d still be talking about the franchise nearly 30 years later. What started as a typical buddy cop movie has grown with the characters and the actors and now addresses larger philosophical topics like family, retirement, parenting, legacy, and more.
Watch Bad Boys if You Haven’t Already
Started in 1995, Bad Boys, directed by Michael Bay and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, gave audiences a thrill ride filled with explosive action. Starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, this movie became a classic of the buddy cop genre. If you haven’t watched it yet, you can stream it on multiple platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, Vudu, and YouTube.
Catching Up with Bad Boys II
The second installment, Bad Boys II (2003), continued the adrenaline rush, featuring fast cars, gorgeous women, and non-stop action. Fans can easily catch it on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video.
The Success of Bad Boys for Life
The third movie came much later in 2020 but did not disappoint. Bad Boys for Life grossed over $426 million worldwide at the box office. You can stream this entertaining addition to the series on Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play Movies & TV, YouTube, and even some select cable services.
Latest Installment: Bad Boys: Ride or Die
The most recent addition to the series is Bad Boys: Ride or Die, released on June 7th, 2024. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, this film brings back Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, as well as new faces like Vanessa Hudgens and Alexander Ludwig. It’s available to rent or purchase on Vudu. The movie received positive reviews with a user score of 76/100 on TMDb.
This fourthquel reportedly earned $56 million in its opening weekend and became the highest-grossing R-rated opening since Oppenheimer. Sony pulled out all stops for its promotional tour including a global PR tour encompassing three continents and ten cities like Los Angeles and Miami.
The Franchise That Never Dies
‘Bad Boys’ movies are iconic not just for their action-packed sequences but for their evolution over time. Each installment has managed to keep audiences engaged by adapting to changing times while retaining their core appeal. As we await what lies next for Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, make sure you’ve caught up on all the past action!
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