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Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a 2024 American buddy cop action comedy film and the fourth installment in the Bad Boys film series.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a 2024 American buddy cop action comedy film and the fourth installment in the Bad Boys film series. It stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami police officers Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who try to clear their late captain’s name after he is linked to corruption. The film was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah and written by Chris Bremner and Will Beall.

Premise

The film follows Miami police officers Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett after their late captain is implicated in corruption. They work to clear his name while becoming targets themselves.

Production

Bad Boys: Ride or Die was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah from a screenplay by Chris Bremner and Will Beall. It continues the Bad Boys film series after Bad Boys for Life (2020).

Cast

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence lead the film as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. Supporting cast members include Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, and others.

Release

The film was released in 2024, with a theatrical release on 7 June 2024 in the United States. It runs 115 minutes and is an English-language film.

Key facts

  • It is the fourth film in the Bad Boys franchise.
  • The story follows Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett as they investigate corruption involving their late captain.
  • Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their roles from earlier films in the series.
  • The film was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.
  • It was released theatrically in 2024.
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Canadian context

The film was released internationally, including in Canadian cinemas in 2024, and is part of a major Hollywood franchise familiar to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bad Boys: Ride or Die?
It is a 2024 American action comedy film and the fourth entry in the Bad Boys series.
Who stars in the film?
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence star as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, with Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, and Paola Núñez among the supporting cast.
Who directed Bad Boys: Ride or Die?
The film was directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.
What is the plot about?
Mike and Marcus try to clear their late captain’s name after he is linked to corruption, and they end up on the run themselves.
Is it part of a film series?
Yes. It is the fourth installment in the Bad Boys film series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Boys:_Ride_or_Die
    Supports: Basic film identification, release year, franchise position, director, and writers.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bad_boys_ride_or_die
    Supports: Genre, theatrical release date, runtime, and rating information.
  3. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-f883e32d-1026-4b4c-a818-ebca722acaf6
    Supports: Synopsis, runtime, genre, director, and cast.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4919268/
    Supports: Plot premise and cast identification.
  5. FilmAffinity — https://www.filmaffinity.com/us/film281856.html
    Supports: Runtime, sequel/franchise status, and plot summary.