Bad Boys 4 is officially happening, and it will be a huge test for Will Smith's career. Smith returned as Detective Mike Lowrey after nearly 17 years away from the Bad Boys franchise in 2020 to make the long-awaited third entry. Bad Boys for Life proved to be a surprise hit, as it made over $400 million worldwide at the box office before COVID-19 shut theaters down and received mostly positive reviews. The performance of the film made it possible that Will Smith and Martin Lawrence could return for another installment, and reports surfaced a few months after that a fourth film in the Bad Boys franchise was in development.

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