Overview
- Multiple outlets report that President Donald Trump personally pressed Paramount/Skydance leaders David and Larry Ellison to move the project forward.
- Paramount is said to be releasing the film for a flat distribution fee under a deal in which Warner Bros. would receive first‑dollar gross, indicating outside financing.
- Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is reportedly lining up funding, and marketing responsibilities have not been finalized.
- Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are expected to return, though official casting announcements have not been issued.
- Brett Ratner, accused of sexual misconduct in 2017 and recently directing a Melania Trump documentary for Amazon, is attached to direct, drawing political and industry criticism and skepticism about the film’s viability.