The iconic buddy cop duo of Miami PD detectives, Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are set to make their triumphant return in Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Sony Pictures recently unveiled the new teaser trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, providing fans with a glimpse into the next action-packed entry into the franchise.
True to the franchise’s signature style, Bad Boys: Ride or Die promises audiences a rollercoaster ride of adrenaline-fueled thrills, heart-pounding shootouts, and exhilarating high-speed pursuits, all seamlessly interwoven with the trademark humor and chemistry that have defined Smith and Lawrence’s on-screen partnership throughout the series.
On the run: Bad Boys-style. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in #BadBoys: Ride or Die – exclusively in movie theaters June 7. pic.twitter.com/OfuySgcs0c
— Bad Boys: Ride or Die (@BadBoys) March 26, 2024
The Bad Boys 4 trailer showcases Lowrey and Burnett (reprised by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence respectively) navigating a treacherous landscape as they endeavor to clear the tarnished legacy of their late commanding officer Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano), who has been unjustly implicated in corruption allegations involving the drug cartel.
In an unexpected turn, the trailer hints at the protagonists’ descent into criminality, adding an intriguing twist to their usual crime-fighting escapades. As expected, Lowrey and Burnett have to charm, fight, shoot, and trashtalk their way out of this new mess they find themselves in.
The film, serving as a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Bad Boys For Life released in 2020, marks the continuation of the highly successful action movie franchise. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the creative minds behind the previous installment’s success, Ride or Die is poised to build upon its predecessor’s plot and character development.
The fourth Bad Boys film was teased at the end of Bad Boys For Life with a pre-credits scene between Lowrey and his son Armando Aretas. However, the incident with Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards led to assumptions that the film would be delayed. This rumor was dispelled when Will Smith announced in February 2023 that the movie is already in pre-production.
Joining Smith and Lawrence is a stellar ensemble cast, including Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Nunez, Tasha Smith, Rhea Seehorn, Eric Dane, DJ Khaled, Jacob Scipio, Joyner Lucas, Melanie Liburd, and Ioan Gruffudd. Interestingly, Tasha Smith is taking over the role of Theresa Burnett (played by Theresa Randle since the first 1995 film).
The announcement of Bad Boys: Ride or Die comes as a culmination of the franchise’s enduring legacy, which began with the release of the first movie in 1995. Directed by Michael Bay, the inaugural installment introduced audiences to the dynamic duo of Lowrey and Burnett, embarking on a mission to recover stolen Mafia heroin. With Bad Boys making $15.5 million on its opening and ultimately grossing $141 million globally, the groundwork for the franchise’s enduring success was set.
Following the overwhelming success of the original film, Bad Boys II premiered in 2003, further solidifying the franchise’s status as a powerhouse in the realm of action cinema. However due to Smith, Lawrence, and Michael Bay all becoming busy with many other projects in the mid-2000s to the 2010s (Transformers, anyone?), the third entry would not come into fruition until much later.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is scheduled to hit theaters on June 5 in the UK and June 7 in the US. Are you ready to ride or die and sing the chorus of the Bad Boys theme once again?
