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Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker Expected to Return as
Studio Moves Ahead with Legacy Sequel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Rush Hour 4\u2019 has officially been greenlit at Paramount Pictures, following reported lobbying by President Donald Trump for the buddy-cop franchise\u2019s revival, according to multiple Hollywood trade reports and industry insiders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After years in development limbo, the fourth installment of the \u2018Rush Hour\u2019 series has secured a distribution deal at Paramount, which will handle release on behalf of the rights holder, Warner Bros., in exchange for a reported double\u2011digit percentage distribution fee.<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director Brett Ratner is attached to return to the franchise in what would be his first narrative feature since multiple sexual misconduct allegations in 2017 led to his effective exile from Hollywood.<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are expected to reprise their iconic roles, reuniting for another action\u2011comedy outing nearly two decades after \u2018Rush Hour 3\u2019, though detailed casting and production timelines have not yet been publicly confirmed.<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reports indicate President Trump personally urged Paramount\/Skydance chief David Ellison and other stakeholders to move forward with \u2018Rush Hour 4\u2019, framing it as part of a broader push to revive nostalgic, male\u2011led action\u2011comedy franchises during his current term.<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original \u2018Rush Hour\u2019 trilogy grossed more than 850 million dollars worldwide and built a strong fan base in both North America and China, making it an attractive piece of legacy IP in today\u2019s franchise\u2011driven box\u2011office environment.<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry analysts note that, while demand for a fourth film has long been debated, the combination of Trump\u2019s influence, Ellison\u2019s strategic interests, and the enduring popularity of Chan and Tucker has finally aligned to get the project moving.<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film is described as early in its development stage, with financing being assembled by producer Tarak Ben Ammar, and further plot, schedule, and casting details expected in upcoming studio announcements.<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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