The original Beverly Hills Cop film, which is the prequel to Beverly Hills Cop II, was released and became a significant success, paving the way for a sequel.
Production of Beverly Hills Cop II took place, involving actors Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, and John Ashton reprising their roles, among others.
The movie grossed over $150 million domestically, solidifying its status as a popular action comedy sequel of the 1980s.