Overview
- Paramount is reportedly close to a distribution-only arrangement for a new Rush Hour film, taking a fixed fee with no marketing or financing obligations, according to Variety.
- Warner Bros., whose New Line label released the original trilogy, would reportedly receive a share of theatrical box-office receipts under the plan.
- Multiple outlets report that Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are expected to return, with Brett Ratner lined up to direct despite the misconduct allegations that sidelined him in 2017.
- The project has not been officially announced by the studio, though reporting describes it as in development following the president's direct lobbying.
- Semafor and others tie the effort to Paramount’s new ownership under Skydance and the Ellison family’s close relationship with President Trump.