Bad Boys: Ride or Die’s streaming release date has now been revealed. Directed Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the fourth installment in the popularBad Boysfranchise sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively, this time to clear the late Captain Howard’s (Joe Pantoliano) name.Bad Boys: Ride or Diereviewswere generally positive from critics and audiences alike, and, after a strong theatrical run, the film, which also stars Eric Dane, Vanessa Hudgens, Paola Núñez, and Jacob Scipio, became available to watch on VOD on July 23.
Now, a new listing onNetflixreveals thatBad Boys: Ride or Diewill become available to stream on the site starting on June 30, 2025. This puts the film’s streaming release almost exactly four months after it first hit theaters on June 05, 2025. The fourth installment will join fellow franchise titlesBad Boys(1995) andBad Boys II(2003) on the service, but the third installment,Bad Boys for Life(2020), is on Hulu.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die’sRotten Tomatoesscore sits at a somewhat lukewarm 65% from critics, but the film played very well with audiences and currently sports 97%. This strong audience response is reflected in the movie’s box office performance. Made on an estimated budget of $100 million,Bad Boys: Ride or Diegrossed $403.9 million worldwide, making it an undeniable hit. This box office success is in addition toBad Boys: Ride or Dietopping VOD chartsin July.
Bad Boys 5is not yet confirmed, but both Smith and Lawrence have expressed interest in returning. El Arbi and Fallah have similarly teased their return, expressing interest in seeing the franchise “go international” in aninterview withScreen Rant. The positive reviews and stellar box office performance means another adventure for Mike and Marcus is very likely.
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As for when a fifth film could be confirmed, it’s possible that an announcement could arrive before the end of the year. It seems like a stretch that filming on a potentialBad Boys 5would begin in 2025, with 2026 looking more likely. If that’s the case, thenanother sequel could potentially hit movie theater screens in 2027.
The Film Is Sure To Be Popular On Netflix
Since the most recentBad Boysmovie has been a hit on theaters and on VOD, it’ll likely be a hit on streaming.There’s clearly a lot of audience love for characters like Mike and Marcus, but also for Smith and Lawrence. After finding success withBad Boys for Lifeas well, El Arbi and Fallah are also clearly a good fit for the franchise, and theBad Boys: Ride or Dieendingcertainly leaves the door open for another film.
Bad Boys 5seems inevitable at this point, and as long as the audience demand is there, there’s no reason to believe the franchise couldn’t go beyond that.Bad Boys: Ride or Diefinds the franchise’s perfect balance of action and comedy, and, provided future installments can continue to capture this, more adventures with Mike and Marcus could be welcome.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die continues the action-packed saga of Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. The film follows the duo as they face new threats and personal challenges, blending intense action scenes with the camaraderie fans have come to love in the Bad Boys series.
