Digital & VOD Release Date for Bad Boys 4 Released

A date has been set for the digital and video on demand streaming release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Since its debut on June 7, the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence sequel has performed well at the box office, bringing in close to $380 million worldwide and contributing to the franchise’s $1.2 billion global total. Despite receiving a mixed reception from critics, Bad Boys: Ride or Die has been warmly welcomed by the general public, earning a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is scheduled to release on July 23 for streaming, per When to Stream (via Collider). After being made available for digital purchase or rental, it can be viewed via streaming on platforms such as VUDU, Apple TV+, and Prime Video. The action comedy is still running in theatres as it aims to gross $400 million globally and surpass $1.2 billion for the entire franchise.

Will The Bad Boys Franchise Continue?

Box Office Success Makes Bad Boys 5 Likely

Although Bad Boys 5 has not yet received formal approval, it is probably coming given the popularity of Bad Boys: Ride or Die at the box office. It has fared well at the tough summer box office, where Inside Out 2 leads with over $1.3 billion in revenue, followed by Despicable Me 4 and A Quiet Place: Day One. The last movie, Bad Boys for Life, which came out in 2020, made $426.5 million at the box office, demonstrating the popularity of the franchise.

The box office performance of Bad Boys 4 suggests that a sequel is a possibility, but only if Smith and Lawrence are willing to return. For the past 29 years, the success of the action-comedy genre has been largely attributed to the legendary pair and their mutual humorous chemistry. Smith has stated that he would consider doing more follow-up films, but only if there would be a compelling tale to support the characters, the plot, and the lighthearted tone of the franchise.

A move to an international setting for upcoming sequels has been hinted at in the Bad Boys films; this may be an interesting approach to take the franchise in a new direction and offer Smith a good reason to come back for more. Alterations in locales have contributed to the ongoing appeal of other established series; this tactic is also working well for the sequel to Bad Boys: Ride or Die. More awareness of and access to the movie through digital downloads and rentals will also contribute to the growth of interest in Bad Boys 5.