Ice Cube’s action comedy franchise is finding renewed success on streaming platforms. Here is everything to know.
, years after their initial box office runs. The two films have recently climbed the digital charts, highlighting a wave of renewed interest.Ride Along and Ride Along 2 have emerged as strong performers on Peacock, years after their theatrical releases.
According to data by, the original film ranked seventh in the United States from February 20 through February 25, 2026, before moving up to sixth place on February 26. Its sequel, Ride Along 2, generallyThe first film, directed by Tim Story and released on January 17, 2014, centers on aspiring police recruit Ben Barber. Determined to earn the approval of his girlfriend Angela’s brother, veteran Atlanta officer James Payton, Ben agrees to accompany him on patrol. However, a routine patrol quickly escalates into a confrontation with one of the city’s most dangerous criminals., it holds an 18 percent critics score based on 134 reviews. Meanwhile, audiences rated it 58 percent on the Popcornmeter. The sequel, released on January 15, 2016, reunites the central duo as Ben prepares for his wedding. This time, the investigation takes them to Miami, where James is tracking leads tied to a drug trafficking network connected to Atlanta.The shared cast across both films includes Ice Cube as James Payton, Kevin Hart as Ben Barber and Tika Sumpter as Angela Payton. Despite the modest critical response to both films, their performance on Peacock suggests renewed audience interest.Disheeta Maheshwari is a Pop Culture and Entertainment writer at Evolve Media, specializing in sports, celebrity, and cinema-related news. Her passion for storytelling comes from her love of traveling, always seeking new experiences for inspiration. When not working, she stays connected to the changing world of entertainment by watching the latest flicks or diving into an intriguing book.UPDATE: In a stunning twist, Netflix has announced that it is declining to match the offer Paramount has made in…Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has gone through a number of delays. Writers Phil Lord and Chris Miller recently explained why.…The digital release date for Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is being delayed for the best possible reason. Good…Jason Statham’s latest action movie has found a second life online, quickly rising on U.S. digital rental charts after a…Bridgerton Season 4 closes with a heartfelt dedication to two beloved crew members: Nicholas Braimbridge and Tony Cooper. The end…A 2023 action film starring Jason Momoa and Vin Diesel will start streaming on Peacock next month. It serves as…Ride Along 2 is the action-comedy sequel that cranks the hilarity to the maximum level. Think 21 Jump Street’s buddy-cop…
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