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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have reunited for the latest installment in their popular action-comedy franchise Bad Boys. The new movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die premiered in theaters on Friday (June 7) and you can still find tickets to see the movie on the big screen. Already, the new Bad Boys movie has smashed box office expectations, with a weekend opening of $104.6 million worldwide.
Before you head to the movie theater to watch Bad Boys: Ride or Die, viewers new to the series or longtime fans can watch all the previous Bad Boys movies online for free to make sure you’re up to speed.
Keep reading to learn the streaming options available.
How to Watch the Bad Boys Movies Online Free
Bad Boys: Ride or Die is the fourth movie in the action-thriller franchise and if you want to watch the previous three movies, you can watch every Bad Boys movie (not currently in theaters) on Hulu. If you already have a Hulu subscription, you can stream Bad Boys, Bad Boys II and Bad Boys for Life for free when you log into your account.
Don’t have a Hulu subscription? New users can score a 30-day free trial when you sign up for the streaming platform, which means you can watch every Bad Boys movie for free on TV, on your phone, tablet or computer.
Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged based on the plan you choose at checkout. Hulu has two packages to choose from: the ad-supported package that’s also the cheapest option at $7.99 a month or $79 a year. If you’d prefer no ads, you can subscribe to the premium plan for $17.99 a month. Both packages give you access to the entire Hulu library, the ability to watch content on up to two devices at once and the option to make up to six profiles. If you go ad-free you’ll also be able to download content to watch offline.
In addition to streaming the Bad Boys movies online, you can stream Hulu originals like Clipped, Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, The Handmaid’s Tale, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and Claim to Fame.
For live TV options, you can subscribe to Hulu + Live TV, which is offering a rare deal that gets you a 3-day free trial for new users who sign up. Along with getting more than 95 live channels, you’ll also get access to the entire Hulu library, including the Bad Boys franchise.
Want even more savings? You can bundle Hulu with Disney+ and ESPN+ to receive access to even more exclusive and original content starting at just $14.99 a month.
How to Watch Bad Boys Movies at Home
Fans can also pick up Blu-ray versions of the Bad Boys movies including the three-movie collection for only $23. You’ll receive all three Bad Boys movies to watch the film series in order from home. If you’re willing to wait a bit, Walmart is also letting you preorder the Blu-ray four-movie collection, which includes every Bad Boys movie including Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
“Bad Boys” / “Bad Boys for Life” / “Bad Boys II” Set [Blu-ray]
This Blu-ray/DVD set includes the first, second and third movies in the Bad Boys saga all in one convenient case. You’ll also receive digital codes for every movie to download and take with you as well as access to special features and bonus content that’ll give you a more in-depth look at the making of the movies.
Prime Video also has the option to buy the digital versions of Bad Boys, Bad Boys II and Bad Boys for Life at just $8 or you can rent the films for $4. A Prime membership isn’t required to rent or buy the movies on-demand — just make the purchase and it’ll automatically be downloaded to your video library. Rentals will be available for 30 days after purchase and 48 hours once you start streaming each film.
“Bad Boys” Ultimate Collection
Walmart is letting fans preorder the Bad Boys Ultimate Collection Blu-ray set, which includes all four movies as well as the digital version of each film. Preordering the collection will ensure you can get your hands on it the moment the movie set comes out.
How to Watch Bad Boys: Ride or Die Online
If you’re antsy to stream Bad Boys: Ride or Die at home, Prime Video has opened preorders for the video-on-demand version for just $25. You don’t need a Prime membership in order to order the fourth Bad Boys movie, just make the purchase and once the movie is available, it’ll automatically be downloaded to your Prime Video library to watch and stream at your leisure.
Both Smith and Lawrence return as smart aleck Miami cops Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) in the new film, as they work to clear their late captain’s name when it comes out that he was connected with a drug cartel. Unfortunately, that means the two are on the run now and must work together to bring the truth to light.
Vanessa Hudgens and DJ Khaled both make appearances in the new installment of the movie series in addition to Tiffany Haddish, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith and Rhea Seehorn.
Check below to watch the official trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die below.