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Bad Boys Franchise Celebrates 30 Years of Action-Comedy Legacy

The iconic series, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, reflects on its cultural impact as discussions for a fifth film continue.

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Overview

  • The Bad Boys franchise, which debuted on April 7, 1995, marks its 30th anniversary in 2025, with all four films available for streaming or purchase.
  • The series has become a cultural touchstone, blending humor, action, and evolving character dynamics across its four films and a spinoff TV series.
  • The latest installment, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' (2024), was both a critical and commercial success and can now be streamed on Netflix.
  • Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have hinted at the possibility of a fifth film, though no official confirmation has been made.
  • The franchise introduced Michael Bay's signature 'Bayhem' style, helping to establish his career and influencing action filmmaking over the past three decades.