Bad Boys 5 (2025)ย
Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett return for another explosive adventure as they face their most personal and dangerous case yet. The film opens with Marcus on the verge of retirement, finally considering leaving behind the chaos of police work to enjoy a quiet life with his family. Meanwhile, Mike has taken on a mentorship role for a new generation of cops, but he still craves the action and thrill of the job. Their world is turned upside down when a mysterious assassin targets former and current members of the Miami PD, including Captain Rita Secada. The attacks seem personal, leading Mike and Marcus to suspect that someone from their past is seeking revenge. The duo is forced to come out of their comfort zones and reunite with their old allies, including Armando Aretas, Mikeโs estranged son, who is now trying to forge a new life after the events of Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024). Despite their strained relationship, Mike realizes that Armando may hold key information about the assassinโs identity. As they dig deeper, they uncover a conspiracy tied to a powerful international cartel that wants to dismantle Miamiโs law enforcement from within.
As the investigation intensifies, Mike and Marcus find themselves on the run, framed for crimes they didnโt commit. Their trust in the system is shaken when they discover corruption within their own ranks, making it nearly impossible to know who to trust. Forced to operate outside the law, they team up with former DEA agent Sydney Burnett and a rogue hacker to track the assassinโs movements. Their pursuit leads them to Mexico, where they infiltrate a cartel stronghold to uncover the mastermind behind the attacks. Along the way, Mike struggles with his feelings about his son, questioning whether Armando can truly redeem himself. Meanwhile, Marcusโdespite wanting to retireโfinds himself addicted to the action one last time, proving that heโs still got what it takes to be a Bad Boy for life. The filmโs action sequences escalate as Mike and Marcus engage in high-speed chases, intense shootouts, and hand-to-hand combat with the cartelโs deadly enforcers. In a shocking twist, they discover that the assassin is none other than a former FBI agent seeking vengeance for a mission gone wrong years agoโone that involved Mike, Marcus, and Captain Howard, who was posthumously framed for a crime he didnโt commit.
The film reaches its explosive climax as Mike, Marcus, and their team prepare for a final showdown in the streets of Miami. With the city on lockdown and the cartelโs influence spreading, they must rely on their instincts, teamwork, and sheer determination to stop the assassin and clear their names. The final battle is brutal, culminating in an emotional confrontation between Mike and the assassin, where past sins are confronted, and redemption is put to the test. In the aftermath, Marcus finally decides to retireโbut only after one last celebration with Mike, reaffirming their legendary partnership. Mike, now more at peace with his sonโs involvement in his life, looks toward the future, ready to embrace the next chapter. As the credits roll, the iconic Bad Boys theme song plays, hinting that while this may be the end of an era, their legacy will never fade.
