Overview
- Multiple outlets report President Donald Trump personally urged Ellison family stakeholders tied to Paramount Skydance to revive the franchise.
- Paramount is in talks to distribute the film on Warner Bros.’ behalf for a fee and is not expected to finance the production, according to trade reports.
- Brett Ratner is attached to direct in what would be his first narrative feature since 2017 allegations he has denied, following his recent Melania Trump documentary for Amazon.
- Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are expected to reprise their roles, with the project framed as a return of the late‑1990s action‑comedy series.
- Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is reportedly lining up funding, while formal studio confirmation, financing terms, and a production timeline have not been announced.