‘That Was Me And Will’s Baby.’ Martin Lawrence Says There’s One Big Reason The Bad Boys Franchise Deserves A Fifth Movie

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The popularity of the “Bad Boys” franchise has persistently increased over the years, even after several other franchises have run out of steam. It’s been three decades since the first film directed by Michael Bay hit theaters, and last year’s “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die” raked in over $400 million globally at the box office. The desire for more exploits starring Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett is evident, and Martin Lawrence believes that as long as there’s an audience, the supply of new adventures should be steady.

At present, Lawrence is enthusiastically endorsing the fresh animated humor in the movie “Sneaks,” now showing in cinemas. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, he discussed updates on the “Bad Boys” series. His dedication to the franchise’s legacy stems from his bold move of inviting Will Smith to join the first film without even reading the script initially. Like many others, he is touched by the fervor shown by movie fans. In his own words, the actor expressed:

“I am genuinely excited about the ongoing success of the ‘Bad Boys’ franchise. The journey started when I took a leap of faith and asked Will Smith to join the team without even reading the script, and I’ve been impressed ever since by the love and enthusiasm movie-goers have shown for it.

That holds immense significance for me since those films were essentially our first venture together, Will and I. To have produced four robust, thriving movies from them is beyond what we could have hoped for. And should the audience continue showing interest, we’d be thrilled to keep releasing them.

Bad Boys” is a significant film in action cinema history, as it catapulted Michael Bay into fame as a blockbuster director, boosted Martin Lawrence’s career, and solidified Will Smith as a leading movie star. After a 17-year gap between “Bad Boys II” (2003) and “Bad Boys For Life” (2020), the release of “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die” reduced that timeframe to just four years. Box office figures indicate that the studio should promptly move forward with a sixth installment.

Regarding the fourth installment, it seems Martin Lawrence and Will Smith haven’t collaborated on plot ideas or updates for their characters yet. However, Martin Lawrence has mentioned that Sony Pictures is currently considering the storyline for Bad Boys 5.

As a film enthusiast, I’ve been mulling it over, and here’s my take: It seems like we need to come up with five projects. That’s what’s brewing in my mind… Now, I haven’t had a chat about this with Will Smith personally, but the studio is apparently discussing ideas.

The movie titled “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die” delves into the narrative continuity of the franchise, with characters Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett finding themselves in a predicament where they must clear their names of corruption allegations. It seems as though this film could serve as a fitting conclusion to the series, but given the passion for these movies, it’s unlikely that the story will come to an end there. Shortly after the debut of “Bad Boys 4,” Will Smith expressed enthusiasm about creating more sequels, which makes the prospect of “Bad Boys 5” appear inevitable.

It’s currently uncertain when exactly the next “Bad Boys” film will be released, but keep an eye on TopMob for any updates regarding the franchise’s future.

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2025-04-30 13:37