Shane Black Explains the Connection Between ‘Play Dirty' and His Unused ‘Lethal Weapon 2' Script

The filmmaker behind 2018's 'The Predator' also reflects on the series' newfound resurgence after his fell flat: "Dan ...
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Lethal Weapon 2 Is Still the Perfect Sequel 35 Years Later

Lethal Weapon 2 is the perfect sequel. Let’s get that out of the way right off the bat. Richard Donner’s action-packed follow-up to his popular buddy cop comedy-drama, 1987’s Lethal Weapon, delivers ...
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How the ‘Lethal Weapon’ Sequel Avoided Disaster By Saving This Major Character

Lethal Weapon 2 poster with Danny Glover's arm around Mel Gibson's shoulder Credit: Custom Image by Nimesh Niyomal There are some immutable laws of cinema that you just don't break. Can you imagine if ...
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When it Comes to Buddy Cop Sequels, Bigger Often is Better

Before Mel Gibson’s grizzled Martin Riggs utters, “I’m not a cop tonight, Roger. It's personal,” Lethal Weapon 2’s measure of pure dudes rock goodness is already off the charts. Following up Richard ...
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This Small Thing Changed the Lethal Weapon Franchise for the Worse

André Joseph is a movie features writer at Collider. Born and raised in New York City, he graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor's Degree in Film. He freelances as an independent filmmaker, ...
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Fact Check: Rumor Is 'Lethal Weapon 5' Is Releasing in Theaters in September 2024. Here Are the Facts

It's true that, as of February 2024, the sequel to 1998's "Lethal Weapon 4" is still in the works. What's False: However, a February 2024 rumor that the movie already had both an official poster and ...