Eddie Murphy Returns in 'Axel F': A New Chapter in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' Franchise

Beverly Hills Cop 4 Officially Titled 'Axel F'; Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold Set to Return

The fourth installment in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' franchise has been officially titled 'Axel F,' with Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold set to reprise their iconic roles.

This news comes as a thrilling revelation for fans of the beloved action comedy series, which first premiered in 1984 and catapulted Eddie Murphy to stardom. The upcoming film, directed by Mark Molloy and written by Will Beall, Tom Gormican, and Kevin Etten, will mark Murphy's long-awaited return to the character that made him a household name.

The original 'Beverly Hills Cop' trilogy featured Murphy as Axel Foley, a street-smart Detroit cop who travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his childhood friend. The films were both critical and commercial successes, grossing over $735 million worldwide.

While plot details for 'Axel F' are still under wraps, the return of Murphy and Reinhold is sure to excite fans of the franchise. The title, 'Axel F,' itself holds significance as it references the iconic theme song from the original film, composed by Harold Faltermeyer.