Bad Boys 5 premise teased by Ride Or Die directors

Summary Director Adil El Arbi hints at a potential premise for Bad Boys 5 suggesting that the franchise could go international. Although there is no confirmation of a fifth installment yet, Martin Lawrence is open to returning if Will Smith does too. The success of the next opus, Bad Boys: Ride or Die will be […]

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Bad Boys 5 premise teased by Ride Or Die directors

Summary

  • Director Adil El Arbi hints at a potential premise for
    Bad Boys 5
    suggesting that the franchise could go international.
  • Although there is no confirmation of a fifth installment yet, Martin Lawrence is open to returning if Will Smith does too.
  • The success of the next opus,
    Bad Boys: Ride or Die
    will be key to the franchise’s future, although with the previous film having set a record for both the highest-grossing and highest-reviewed of the three films, the odds are high.



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With two films in the franchise already under his belt, Bad Boys: Ride or Die director Adil El Arbi hints at a potential premise for Bad Boys 5. Originally launched in 1995, the action comedy franchise has become one of the most famous and successful buddy cop film series around. Led by the duo Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, the franchise has produced three parts, including the next one to be released Bad Boys: Ride or Die should be the fourth. Lawrence and Smith return once again to reprise their roles and are joined by franchise newcomers Rhea Seehorn, Tiffany Haddish and Eric Dane.


Now, before the release of Ride or dieEl Arbi spoke with Rant screen to promote the fourth installment, and also hinted at the premise of Bad Boys 5, if that were to happen. The director shares that the franchise will likely go international if there is a subsequent installment, adding that the team is ready in case a fifth film gets the green light. Read his full comment below:

It has to be internationalized. We didn’t see the Bad Boys in London, Paris or Asia. So we are ready.


Will Bad Boys 5 happen?


As of yet, there has been no confirmation or indication of a fifth installment in the Bad Boys franchise. However, Martin Lawrence recently revealed that he would be very willing to return for another film, but only on the condition that his long-time partner Will Smith also returns. In truth, much of the franchise’s success rests on the duo’s chemistry, and it would make sense for the franchise to continue with both of them.

Although Lawrence’s desire to continue acting in Bad Boys bodes well for the franchise, ultimately its future would largely depend on Smith’s willingness to return and specifically Bad Boys: Ride or DieBox office performance. Over the years, the multiple installments of this buddy cop franchise have generally found enormous commercial success, collectively grossing over $840 million worldwide. there is therefore a strong precedence which suggests that this latest opus would also be successful.


Lt. Mike Lowrey and Lt. Marcus Burnett from Bad Boys 4

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As the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise draws closer, fans should expect plenty of characters, plot points, and revelations.

Beyond the major success of the franchise over the years, the first reactions Bad Boys: Ride or Die have been overwhelmingly positive, further suggesting that the sequel would likely succeed and in turn make the possibility of a fifth installment even stronger. However, it is still very early and nothing has yet been approved or confirmed with certainty, but it is undeniable that the signs or possibility of Bad Boys 5 happening are extremely positive.

Bad Boys, Bad Boys II, and Bad Boys For Life are all available to stream on Hulu.


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