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It makes sense that an iconic movie franchise would feature equally legendary costars, and the Bad Boys series is no exception. Actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have now led the cast for 30 years in four action-packed films.
Smith and Lawrence, as cops Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett, kicked off the franchise 30 years ago with the original Bad Boys on April 7, 1995. Directed by Michael Bay, the film follows the police partners through their investigations as narcotics detectives in Miami-Dade County. As one could expect from the actors, their onscreen hijinks are as entertaining as ever in the action-comedy series.
The latest entry in the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, premiered in theaters in June 2024. Luckily for fans of the films, there is plenty of potential for more action to come — Smith and Lawrence even hinted at a possible fifth iteration in a 2024 interview with Entertainment Weekly.
“In a movie theater with Mike and Marcus, it just feels like home,” Smith said. “So, as long as there’s a reason — I never wanted to be one of those dudes who make sequels just because people will go.”
As Bad Boys celebrates its 30th anniversary, read on for how to watch the whole franchise — including a spinoff television series that starred Gabrielle Union‘s character, DEA agent Sydney Burnett.
How to Watch Every Bad Boys Movie and Show in Release Order
- Bad Boys (1995)
- Bad Boys II (2003)
- L.A.’s Finest (series, 2019–2020)
- Bad Boys for Life (2020)
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
The first two Bad Boys movies are available to stream on Peacock. The television spinoff, L.A.’s Finest, is streaming for free on Tubi. Bad Boys for Life is available for rent or purchase on a variety of digital platforms (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu and more). The most recent release — Bad Boys: Ride or Die — can be streamed on Netflix.
Bad Boys (1995)
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In the original Bad Boys, Mike and Marcus are placed in charge of recovering $100 million of confiscated heroin that was stolen from the evidence room in their police station.
The plot thickens when Max (Karen Alexander), one of Mike’s informants and a potential love interest, is murdered by a suspect after being hired as an escort; her friend Julie (Téa Leoni) survives the ordeal and makes contact with Mike and Marcus, starting a race to recover the stolen drugs and apprehend the men who killed Max.
Michael Bay made his feature directorial debut with the original Bad Boys after a number of years spent directing music videos. The movie’s cast also featured Joe Pantoliano, Michael Imperioli, Nestor Serrano, Julio Oscar Mechoso and Tchéky Karyo.
Bad Boys II (2003)
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In the series sequel, audiences are introduced to Union’s character Sydney Burnett, depicted as Marcus’ younger sister and an undercover DEA agent investigating the flow of illegal drugs into Miami. Also directed by Bay, the film follows Mike and Marcus as Mike and Sydney embark on a romantic relationship without Marcus’ knowledge — causing their friendship to struggle.
Jordi Mollà costars in the second Bad Boys entry as villain Hector Juan Carlos “Johnny” Tapia, who takes Sydney hostage and brings the movie’s climax to Cuba and the United States’ naval base on Guantanamo Bay. The cast also features Michael Shannon, Peter Stormare, Theresa Randle and Jon Seda, among others.
L.A.’s Finest (2019–2020)
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More than a decade after Bad Boys II was released, Union’s character Sydney Burnett returned to the screen on L.A.’s Finest, a spinoff that sees Sydney take on a job with the Los Angeles Police Department after she leaves the DEA. In the series, which ran for two seasons on Spectrum, Union’s character teams up with Jessica Alba‘s Nancy McKenna after joining the force.
Spectrum canceled the series in 2020 shortly after its second season premiered, Deadline reported at the time. Duane Martin, Zach Gilford, Ryan McPartlin, Ernie Hudson and Sophie Reynolds also featured as main cast members.
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
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Smith and Lawrence returned to Miami in 2020 for Bad Boys for Life, meeting Mike and Marcus more than a decade after the events of Bad Boys II.
Tired of living the police lifestyle, Marcus initially retires from the force before he is drawn back into conflict after Mike is ambushed and shot off-duty. Mike spends significant time in the hospital and emerges bent on revenge, at which point he and Marcus reunite to take on mother-son villain duo Isabel (Kate del Castillo) and Armando (Jacob Scipio).
The third entry introduces new characters portrayed by Alexander Ludwig, Vanessa Hudgens, Charles Melton and Paola Núñez, all whom appear in Bad Boys: Ride or Die as well. Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah took over filmmaking duties from Bay for the movie.
Watch Bad Boys for Life on Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die finds the detective duo on a serious mission once again. When their late boss, Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano), is reported to have engaged in corruption tied to drug cartels, Mike and Marcus vow to clear his name.
The star-studded cast of the fourth installment includes character reprises from Hudgens, DJ Khaled and others from the previous films.
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