Overview

• Jackie Chan has reiterated his eagerness to return as Detective Lee and urged the studio, director and writer to speed up Rush Hour 4’s development before he and Chris Tucker grow too old for their roles.
• Chris Tucker has similarly expressed strong interest in reprising Detective Carter and described the sequel as a top priority in interviews.
• Development has been stalled since Brett Ratner’s exit following sexual harassment allegations, leaving New Line Cinema without a successor to helm the project.
• Chan confirmed the script is still in progress, but no release date, production timeline or directorial attaché has been announced.
• The Rush Hour franchise has earned nearly $850 million worldwide across its three films, underscoring high expectations for a commercial comeback.