In a recent tête-à-tête with Empire Magazine, Martin Lawrence, the OG Marcus Burnett, dropped some wisdom on the future of the Bad Boys saga. No concrete plans for Bad Boys 5 yet, but Lawrence's stance is crystal: he's riding shotgun as long as his partner-in-crime, Will Smith, is in the driver's seat. Channeling his inner bad boy, Lawrence quipped, "I’m going to carry on as long as my brother carries on. It’ll be very hard to get rid of me."
As for Smith and Lawrence, they're locked, loaded, and ready to roll in the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Picture it: Smith and Lawrence, guns blazing, on a dock, ready to bring the heat. But whether the Bad Boys ride again for a fifth outing is contingent on the success of this latest adrenaline-fueled escapade.
The fate of Bad Boys 5 hinges on the box office muscle of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Remember, in the words of the Bad Boys themselves, "One last time." Yet, the unexpected triumph of Bad Boys For Life proves that sometimes, the ride ain't over till it's over. Critics hailed it, audiences cheered it, and the cash tills chimed to the tune of over $426 million worldwide.
Now, with Bad Boys: Ride or Die revving its engines, the question lingers: will this be the final chapter or merely a pit stop on the road to more mayhem? The lack of "last ride" vibes in the marketing suggests the latter. Plus, with the previous flick boasting a hefty $90 million budget, it's safe to assume its successor isn't skimping on the action.
But let's not forget the power of word-of-mouth. Bad Boys For Life rode high on waves of praise from fans and critics alike. If Bad Boys: Ride or Die can keep that momentum, who's to say where the road leads? As Lawrence aptly puts it, he's down to ride shotgun as long as there's gas in the tank. So, buckle up, folks. The Bad Boys might just be getting started.