Summary
Will Smith has recently stated that he would only makeBad Boys 5if certain conditions were met. Smith recently starred in the 2024summer box office hitBad Boys: Ride or Diealongside franchise partner Martin Lawrence, which has been celebrated by audiences and critics alike. Smith has become one of the most recognizable movie stars on the planet after starring in major blockbusters over the past three decades, such asIndependence Day(1996),Men in Black(1997), andI Am Legend(2007).
Following thesuccess ofBad Boys: Ride or Die, I already have questions aboutBad Boys 5and the future of the longstanding franchise.The Bad Boysfranchise only recently put out its third installmentBad Boys for Lifein 2020, marking the first movie of the action comedy series since the underwhelmingBad Boys IIin 2003. Based on more than 100reviews ofBad Boys 4,the franchise seems to be doing as good as everand is even drawing comparisons to the original 1995 classic, which is saying something.
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Both Smith and Lawrence have expressed interestinmakingBad Boys 5if the franchise continues to serve its fanbase. Smith commented, “I never wanted to be one of those dudes who make sequels just because people will go. I want to make them because there is something to say and the characters have a place that they’re developing to that will be interesting and fun to watch and maybe even a little helpful.” Lawrence also added, “Will and I have a great time working together, so as long as the fans want it and the demand is there, I’ll keep trying to give them what they want.”
Bad Boyshas never really been a cash-grab franchise although obviously, box office performance is still a major motivation for Sony Pictures. However, each installment of theBad Boysfranchise provides viewers with a sense of how much fun and passion goes into the creation of these crowd-pleasing blockbusters. With Smith confirming thatBad Boys 5will only happen if there’s a strong reason for it with a clear direction to take its characters, us audience members should ultimately be rewarded with another great installment.
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Smith & Lawrence still have a winning formula
Smith and Lawrence expressing their excitement about the prospect ofBad Boys 5is a great sign for the franchise, especially now that Smith has vowed not to churn out another movie just for financial reasons.Bad Boys: Ride or Dieproves that there’s plenty of life in the franchisewhich could have easily suffered a wave of fatigue nearly 30 years after the original was made. The key factor for me is that Smith and Lawrence haven’t missed a beat and remain a dynamic onscreen duo that has spanned generations, which makesBad Boys 5more than likely.
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Bad Boys for Life
Cast
In Bad Boys For Life, the third installment in the Bad Boys film franchise, Marcus Burnett wants to retire, but when Mike Lowrey is shot, and the assailant goes after a friend of Burnett’s, the two team up together for one last ride.
