A fourth Rush Hour movie was close to starting production, but several factors might prevent it from happening. First, let’s take a look back at the history of the Rush Hour franchise.

Before Rush Hour 4 …..

Jackie Chan was already a well-known action star when he teamed up with the energetic American comedian Chris Tucker for the 1998 film Rush Hour. The movie was a big success, earning $244 million on a $33 million budget, which led to a sequel in 2001. The second film had a much larger budget of $90 million and grossed $347 million. It took six years for the third movie to be made, releasing in 2007. While the budget had increased to $140 million, it only earned $258 million, resulting in a financial loss after factoring in marketing and other expenses. A significant portion of the third film’s cost was due to the $20 million each star received to return for the movie.

The Rush Hour 4 problem…

A lot has changed for the stars of Rush Hour in the last twenty years, impacting their earning power. This is a key reason why a fourth movie is uncertain – they’ve only been offered $8 million each, a substantial portion of the planned $120 million budget. Originally hoped to begin filming this summer in China, Africa, and Saudi Arabia, the project is now delayed until at least September due to growing instability with the film’s funding.

As a huge action movie fan, I’ve seen things change a lot lately. Films like John Wick and The Raid, and even Extraction, have really upped the game. Seeing Jackie Chan, who’s 71 now and famous for doing his own stunts, makes me wonder if he’d approach things the same way today. Chris Tucker hasn’t had a big hit since Rush Hour 3, and he’s only made four movies total since then. And honestly, director Brett Ratner’s reputation is pretty damaged – he was involved in a scandal that cost him his deal with Warner Bros., and his recent documentary got absolutely slammed by critics. You can read more about that whole situation if you’re interested.

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2026-04-26 14:23