Summary
One scene inBad Boys: Ride or Dieleaves audiences calling for a spinoff. The latest installment in theBad Boysfranchisesees the return of Mike Lowery and Marcus Bennett, but this time as the two attempt to clear the name of Captain Conrad Howard after he is accused of a drug cartel-related conspiracy.Bad Boys: Ride or Diefeatures a leading cast including Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Eric Dane, Paola Nuñez, and Ioan Gruffudd.
Taking to social media, audiences are now calling for a spinoff movie with theBad Boys: Ride or Die’s younger cast. The scene in question involves Marcus’ son-in-law, Reggie, murdering a group of mercenaries who pose a threat to his wife Megan and the rest of the Burnett family. Several online users noted the legendary arc of Reggie inBad Boys: Ride or Die. This led severalpeople to call for a Reggie-based spinoff, saying that he and Armando are “the future of the franchise.” Check out some of their reactions below:
@TheJoeLynchpraisesBad Boys: Ride or Die, specifically calling out Reggie for having “stolen the summer.”
@Bossin_Up_Hoodcompares Reggie to basketball great Wilt Chamberlain, implying the legendary status of theBad Boys 4character.
User @Lennyfrigginleoposted an image of Reggie and fellow character Scipio, excitedly deeming the characters “THE FUTURE OF THE FRANCHISE.”
Others echoed this Reggie sentiment, such as @MovieFliesLive, who says the studio should “Greenlight a spinoff with him and Armando.” This user even suggests “Bad Sons” as a title for the potential spinoff, and said that it would be financially successful.
@RealGadzareflectes on how much Reggie has grown throughout theBad Boysseries, remembering his “iconic debut” and noting that “him and Armando are the next bad boys!”
@Armanivalorelaudes Reggie’s entire arc in the film, calling out his big action scene specifically.
@iWriterGirllikenes Reggie’s story toJohn Wick, offering high praise for him andBad Boys: Ride or Dieoverall.
The Franchise Has Set Up Several Interesting Supporting Characters
IfBad Boys 5is to happen in any way, a spinoff using the younger cast would certainly be a logical follow-up.Bad Boys: Ride or Dieleaned more heavily into the next generationthan its predecessors, giving attention to those that had previously been side characters. With Reggie’s high kill count inBad Boys: Ride or Die, he seems like an automatic induction into “bad boys” status and lays the groundwork for strong spinoff potential.
That said,Bad Boys 5has not been confirmed, even though Lawrence has previously mentioned his willingness to make another film in the action franchise. Even though it is unconfirmed, the box office success ofBad Boys: Ride or Diemakes that sequel a lot more likely. The franchisefilm opened to $104.6 millionon an estimated budget of $100 million. This financial success all but securesBad Boys 5, which could be announced at any time.
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Ending Explained
Bad Boys: Ride or Die’s ending reaffirms the themes set up in the previous film and reveals some big retcons about previous villains.
Smith and Lawrence have historically been huge drivers of theBad Boysseries, so it seems like audiences may want them to return for the next movie. With calls for a spinoff ofBad Boys: Ride or Die, it makes it more likely that the studio could confidently focus on the younger generation without losing their viewership.
Bad Boys: Ride or Dieis currently playing in theaters.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Cast
Bad Boys: Ride or Die continues the action-packed saga of Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. The film follows the duo as they face new threats and personal challenges, blending intense action scenes with the camaraderie fans have come to love in the Bad Boys series.
