Topline
A new “Rush Hour” movie is in development almost 20 years after the franchise’s trilogy was complete, according multiple reports, setting up a return to theaters following a direct request President Donald Trump reportedly made to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison for a new installment of the buddy cop movie series.
Chan and Tucker will return for the latest “Rush Hour” installment.
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Key Facts
“Rush Hour 4” is in development with Paramount as its distributor, Variety reported, noting “Rush Hour” trilogy director Brett Ratner, whose directing career was sunk by #MeToo allegations, will direct the new installment.
The news comes two days after Semafor reported Trump “personally pressed” Ellison to revive “Rush Hour.”
Paramount will get a flat distribution fee to release “Rush Hour 4” in theaters, Variety first reported, noting Warner Bros. will get an undisclosed cut of box office revenues before financiers recoup costs.
The franchise has historically starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, who have teased the fourth installment for years and are now 71 years old and 54 years old, respectively.
Forbes has reached out to Paramount Skydance for comment.
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Tangent
Ratner is also the director behind an upcoming documentary about First Lady Melania Trump and her in the 20 days leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration. Amazon has reportedly shelled out $40 million for the film to be made.