Bad Boys: Ride or Die

When their respected former captain is publicly accused of a crime he insists he didn't commit, detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett set out to clear his name. Their investigation quickly unravels into a high-stakes chase, with evidence disappearing and powerful enemies closing in. As the two partners follow leads that take them across cities and into dangerous underworld corners, they have to dodge law enforcement, double-crossing informants, and old rivals while protecting the people nearest to them. Humor and reckless bravado mix with fast cars and heavy firepower, and allies including Kelly, Rita, and a new adversary named Dorn complicate an already messy case. The story keeps the focus on their friendship and instincts while teasing a deeper conspiracy that keeps them running without giving away the final outcome.

Directed in 2024 by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film was written from storylines by Chris Bremner, Will Beall, and George Gallo. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return to headline, joined by Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, and Paola Nuñez.

As the latest entry in a long-running franchise, the movie revives the franchise's trademark buddy-cop energy for a modern audience. Its action sequences and the chemistry between the leads have generated fan conversation online, helping keep the series a recognizable part of contemporary action-comedy culture and prompting renewed interest in the genre.

Critics and audiences have generally reacted positively, reflected in a user vote average of 7.345/10 from 3,158 votes. Reviews often highlight the mix of comic timing and set-piece action, and note the film's focus on loyalty, consequences of past choices, and the moral gray areas that come with long careers in law enforcement.

Released widely in theaters in 2024, the picture had a significant global rollout that reinforced the franchise's commercial staying power, drawing established fans and new viewers to multiplexes without relying on specific box office gimmicks.