Is ‘Bad Boys 4’ Streaming? Where To Watch ‘Ride or Die’

Miami’s favorite detectives, Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence), are ready to get back in action with Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The fourth installment in the Bad Boys saga is once again directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, and this chapter represents Lowrey and Burnett’s most ambitious and exciting mission yet. It’ll needed to be, as not only did Sony need a win at the box office after the abysmal performance of Madame Web, but Will Smith was in dire need of a comeback story after the infamous “Oscar Slap” incident.

In Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Lowrey and Burnett are still reeling from the unprecedented events of Bad Boys for Life. While they continue to navigate the hectic criminal world of Miami, the two are in for a shock when they receive a pre-recorded message from their late superior, Captain Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano). Many are likely eager to see what’s in store for Lowrey and Burnett’s latest case, and thankfully, you won’t have to wait long. To find out where and how you can see the next chapter in the Bad Boys saga, here is when you can watch Bad Boys: Ride or Die on streaming.

Editor’s Note: This piece was updated on July 22, 2024.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Fourth installment of the ‘Bad Boys’ film series.

Release Date

June 7, 2024

Director

Adil El Arbi , Bilall Fallah

Writers

Chris Bremner , George Gallo

Is ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Available to Rent or Buy on Digital?

Bad Boys: Ride or Die may not be on streaming just yet, but you will be able to watch the fourth installment from the comfort of your own home very soon. Starting July 23, Bad Boys: Ride or Die will be available to rent or buy on most digital retailers. The release should certainly satisfy your R-rated action movie cravings until Deadpool & Wolverine makes its big theatrical review later in the week. Bad Boys: Ride or Die will also more than likely be hitting DVD and Blu-ray in the very near future. You can use the links below to pre-order the movie on the streaming platform of your choice.

Is ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ on Netflix?

No, Bad Boys: Ride or Die is not yet available to stream on Netflix. The studio behind the action-comedy, Sony Pictures, has regularly partnered with Netflix to release its theatrical movies on streaming. Just recently, Sony released Madame Web on the streaming giant, which, despite being a financial and critical disaster while in theaters, has since gone on to become a big success for Netflix. With that in mind, Netflix seems like a very likely contender for Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Odds are the film will become available on streaming some time after the film’s official digital and VOD release.

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Is ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ in Theaters?

Just as with the last three films in the series, Bad Boys: Ride or Die was released exclusively in theaters. The fourth installment in the blockbuster franchise was officially released on Friday, June 7, 2024, in the U.S. and Canada. The decision to release the film is hardly surprising, as Bad Boys for Life went on to gross nearly half a billion dollars at the global box office. The film also represented Will Smith’s first theatrical feature film since King Richard, thus making this his first theatrical film since the Oscars incident.

The big competition that the fourth Bad Boys film was contending with is the new horror film, The Watchers, which is the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan. The week after that, kids and families would be be flocking to the theater for the highly anticipated Pixar sequel, Inside Out 2. Inside Out 2 went on to absolutely defy expectations at the box office, eventually becoming the second-highest grossing film in the entire franchise.

The chart for when and where Bad Boys: Ride or Die released around the globe can be found below:

How Did ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Perform at the Box Office?

Much like the film that preceded it, Bad Boys: Ride or Die was a gargantuan success at the box office. With a budget of $100 million, Bad Boys: Ride or Die grossed nearly four times that at the global box office with about $388 million. Suffice it to say, Bad Boys: Ride or Die appears to have been the big hit that Sony and Will Smith were hoping for.

Watch the Trailer for ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’

The final trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die shows Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett in their most unusual case yet. Even though their beloved captain was killed in Bad Boys for Life, Conrad Howard has been accused of corruption and with aiding in organized crime. Thankfully, Howard leaves behind several tapes should anything happen to him, and he sends Lowrey and Burnett on a search to posthumously prove his innocence. Things just get tricky later down the line, as both of the veteran cops are falsely accused of criminal acts themselves, and now they need to prove their innocence as well.

What is ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ About?

The official plot synopsis for Bad Boys: Ride or Die reads as follows:

This Summer, the world’s favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run.

Where Can You Watch the Other ‘Bad Boys’ Movies?

‘Bad Boys’ (1995)

The film that started it all was not only a big success for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence but also helped launch the career of director Michael Bay. Suave detective Mike Lowrey and his bumbling partner Marcus Burnett have been running the Miami beat for quite some time, with each of them consistently ticking off their irate captain. The two renegade officers find themselves getting caught up in a drug smuggling racket that they vow to put an end to.

Bad Boys (1995)

Two hip detectives protect a witness to a murder while investigating a case of stolen heroin from the evidence storage room from their police precinct.

Release Date

April 7, 1995

Writers

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‘Bad Boys II’ (2003)

Where the first Bad Boys was a fairly standard action feature in terms of stakes, Bad Boys II goes all in with some far wilder plot developments. When a psychotic Cuban drug kingpin begins wreaking havoc throughout Miami, his reign of terror puts an end to Marcus’ plans to retire. If Marcus thought an evil drug lord was a pain in the neck, just wait until he finds out that Mike has been dating his sister.

Bad Boys II

Release Date

July 18, 2003

Runtime

147 Minutes

Writers

George Gallo , Marianne Wibberley , Cormac Wibberley , Ron Shelton , Jerry Stahl

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‘Bad Boys for Life’ (2020)

The long-awaited third installment of the Bad Boys story came in 2020 with Bad Boys for Life. While the duo have grown up a bit, with Mike now being much more mature and Marcus now becoming a grandfather, they are still wrapped up in their rambunctious ways. Things take a turn when some ghosts from Mike’s past make themselves known, leading to some shocking revelations for the titular “Bad Boys”.

Bad Boys for Life

Bad Boys for Life reunites Miami detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) for one last ride. As Mike recovers from a near-fatal attack by a vengeful assassin, they team up with a new elite squad, AMMO, to take down the ruthless Armando Armas and uncover a dark secret from Mike’s past​.

Release Date

January 17, 2020

Director

Adil El Arbi , Bilall Fallah

Writers

Joe Carnahan , Chris Bremner , Peter Craig , George Gallo

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Will ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Get a Sequel?

Given that the film is such a box office sensation, it seems that the odds of a fifth Bad Boys film are more than likely. Bad Boys: Ride or Die certainly leaves the door open for a sequel, and it would be surprising if Sony didn’t take advantage of the opportunity. Plus, Will Smith himself even said that he’s more than open to returning to the Bad Boys universe for another installment:

“As long as there’s a reason—I never wanted to be one of those dudes who make sequels just because people will go. I want to make them because there is something to say and the characters have a place that they’re developing to that will be interesting and fun to watch and maybe even a little helpful.”