Will Smith took to Instagram on Monday to announce the completion of filming for the highly anticipated fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise. Sharing a series of pictures with Grammy Award-winning singer Jon Batiste, Smith revealed that Bad Boys 4 is set to hit theaters later this year.
“WRAPPED! Nothin’ but Magic every time I’m with my guy. See y’all June 7 for @BADBOYS 4!” Smith wrote alongside the photos. In another post featuring Batiste, Smith added, “@jonbatiste came to see Me & @martinlawrence on our last day of shooting @badboys. I don’t remember what I was talkin’ about but there was a whole lotta Hand-Talkin’ goin’ on!”
The announcement ignited excitement among fans eagerly anticipating the film’s release. Many expressed their enthusiasm in the comments section, with one fan writing, “I can’t wait,” accompanied by fire emojis. Another fan shared, “Honestly bad boys is one of my favorite movies …I’ve probably watched all 3 of them 20 times already.” The swift turnaround from wrapping filming to a theatrical release in just three months impressed many fans.
Alongside Smith and Martin Lawrence, the fourth Bad Boys installment will feature returning cast members Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, DJ Khaled, and Jacob Scipio. However, Theresa Randle will not reprise her role, with Tasha Smith taking over as Theresa Burnett. Additionally, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhea Seehorn, and Joyner Lucas will make their debut in the franchise.
Bad Boys 4 is scheduled to hit theaters on June 7, promising another action-packed adventure for fans of the beloved series. Stay tuned for further updates on Will Smith and the upcoming film.
