Beverly Hills Cop III is the third installment in the Beverly Hills Cop film series, directed by John Landis and starring Eddie Murphy as Detroit detective Axel Foley.
Released in 1994, 10 years after the previous Beverly Hills Cop II, the film follows Axel Foley as he returns to Beverly Hills to investigate a counterfeiting ring operating out of an amusement park called Wonder World.
The film co-stars Judge Reinhold, reprising his role as Detective Billy Rosewood, who joins Axel Foley in the investigation. However, Beverly Hills Cop III received negative reviews from critics and audiences, who found it inferior to the first two films in the series. The film's plot was criticized for being uninspired, and its humor was lacking. Additionally, Eddie Murphy's performance was seen as lethargic, which further contributed to the film's negative reception.
Despite some entertaining moments, particularly a scene featuring the return of a supporting character, Beverly Hills Cop III was widely seen as a disappointment compared to the first two highly successful and acclaimed films in the series. The film grossed $119.2 million worldwide, a significant drop from the previous two films. As a result, Beverly Hills Cop III is considered the weakest entry in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise by both critics and the film's star Eddie Murphy.