The second installment in the Bad Boys series, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, was released making the franchise popular.
The official announcement that the Bad Boys franchise would continue with a third film, titled Bad Boys for Life.
Principal photography began for the movie Bad Boys for Life featuring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence returning as leads.
Filming officially completed for Bad Boys for Life after several months of production.
A critical robbery goes wrong leading to betrayal and loss within the drug cartel.
Mike Lowrey is promoted to detective in Miami PD but struggles with commitment to partnership with Marcus Burnett.
Drug lord Armando Aretas emerges as a principal antagonist connected to past betrayals.
Marcus is attacked at his son's school, prompting him to reconsider his retirement and team up again with Mike.
Mike and Marcus reunite to form the AMMO unit specializing in high-tech tactics against drug threats.
The team uncovers Armando's plan to take over Miami's drug trade by using advanced weaponry.
Mike and Marcus recruit tech-savvy teammates to form the elite AMMO unit.
AMMO team faces deadly confrontations and attacks while gathering intelligence on Armando.
Mike discovers Armando is the son of his old nemesis Miguel Barrera, deepening personal stakes.
Mike is critically injured while confronting Armando's forces, leading to self-reflection and determination.
AMMO team confronts Armando and his henchmen in a final showdown to end his drug operations.
Mike and Marcus resolve their differences and commit to continuing their partnership into the future.
