Bad Boys: Ride or Die is the newest movie in the popular Bad Boys series. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, it stars Will Smith and Martin as Detectives Mike and Marcus once again. The film also features Vanessa and Alexander in exciting roles.
Made by Westbrook Studios, this action movie had a big budget of $100 million. It hit theatres on June 7, 2024, and became available for streaming online starting July 23. The story follows Lowrey and Burnett as they try to clear their former captain's name, leading to lots of thrilling action and exciting car chases.
| Name | Bad Boys: Ride or Die |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Main Cast | Will Smith, Martin and Vanessa |
| Directors | Adil El and Bilall Fallah |
| Release Date | 7 June 2024 |
| Budget | $100 million |
It received mixed reviews from critics. Roger Ebert mentioned that the film tries to keep up the chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, but it falters due to jokes that don't land well and a plot that feels disconnected. Despite these issues, the action scenes offer some exciting moments.
Time Out gave Bad Boys Ride or Die 3 out of 5 stars, highlighting its reliance on typical buddy-cop antics and explosive action scenes. On the other hand, We Are Movie Geeks rated it 1.5 out of 4 stars, criticizing its dependence on outdated action movie clichés and a weak storyline.
Actors
- Will Smith as Mike Lowrey
- Martin Lawrence as Miles Burnett
- Vanessa Hudgens as Kelly
- Alexander Ludwig as Dorn
- Paola Núñez as Rita Secada
- Eric Dane as James McGrath
- Ioan Gruffudd as Adam
Storyline
In Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Detectives face a tough new challenge when their former captain is accused of corruption after his death. They're determined to clear his name, so they start a serious investigation. But their search reveals a conspiracy that makes them look guilty too. Now, they have to run from both the law and dangerous criminals to prove they're innocent.
As they dig deeper, they find links between the Miami police and drug cartels, leading to thrilling car chases and intense showdowns. Throughout it all, the special bond between Lowrey and Burnett shines through, mixing humor with exciting action scenes.
Box Office Trade
Bad Boys Ride or Die has been doing very well at the box office. By mid-July 2024, the movie has made over $370 million worldwide. This includes a strong start in the U.S. with a $104 million opening weekend and a total of $184.9 million in North America. Internationally, it has earned $193.1 million across 60 different countries.
Industry experts believe it will continue to perform strongly and could even surpass $400 million globally. The movie's impressive earnings have pushed the entire Bad Boys series past $1 billion in total box office receipts.
Bad Boys Ride or Die is currently playing in theatres, and the movie is expected to be available for streaming on Apple TV+ and HBO Max starting in November 2024. You can check more such content on the Bollyflix website.