Bad Boys: Ride or Die Coming to Netflix

The fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise, titled 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die,' will be available for streaming on Netflix starting October 8, 2024, following its theatrical release on June 7, 2024. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprising their roles as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively, in a plot that involves clearing the name of their late captain. The movie has received generally positive reviews, achieving a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and grossing $403.9 million worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing film in the franchise. After its 18-month streaming period on Netflix, it will transition to Hulu. International audiences can expect to see the film in late 2024 and into 2026, with staggered release dates across various regions. This release is part of a deal between Netflix and Sony Pictures, which allows Netflix exclusive streaming rights for a selection of Sony's theatrical films.