Overview
- Industry reports Friday said Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan rejected $8 million offers and have not signed on for the sequel.
- Puck reports the planned spring–summer shoot has been pushed to September at the earliest, while TMZ says the late‑summer timetable remains intact and talks are routine.
- Much of the reported $115–$120 million budget depends on investors from the Middle East, and instability tied to the Iran conflict has raised doubts about those funds.
- Brett Ratner remains attached to direct after his recent Melania documentary, and no screenwriter has been publicly announced, adding creative and reputational scrutiny to the project.
- The franchise last released a film in 2007 when both stars earned about $20 million each, and the new installment was reportedly greenlit in November after the president voiced support.