Rush Hour 4: Confirmed – Trump’s Support Revives Action Sequel

Rush Hour ‍4 is Officially Back On – And You Won’t Beleive Who Helped Make It Happen

Get ready for another dose of buddy-cop action! ⁣ Rush Hour 4 is officially moving forward after years of being stuck in development. The news, initially reported⁣ by PEOPLE, confirms a distribution deal with Paramount, reigniting excitement for a potential return of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. But the story behind how this revival came to be is truly surprising.

The Unexpected ‍Role of ‍Donald Trump

According to entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni, former editorial director of The Hollywood Reporter, the project received a⁤ important push from former President Donald Trump. Belloni revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump directly lobbied ⁢Paramount on behalf of director Brett Ratner.

Here’s what we‍ know:

* Trump reportedly‍ met with Paramount⁤ Skydance shareholder Larry Ellison.
* Producer Tarak ben Ammar is currently⁢ securing financing for the film.
* Belloni jokingly predicted the film will be “the dumbest possible state-controlled media.”

Here’s Belloni’s⁢ original post for further context.

A Controversial Return for Brett‍ Ratner

this project marks a potential comeback for ratner, who faced multiple allegations ⁢of sexual misconduct from actresses⁤ like Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge. ratner has vehemently denied these accusations. Discussions ⁣about a fourth Rush Hour film surfaced in 2022, but stalled ‍until now.⁣

Will Jackie Chan and ⁤Chris Tucker return?

The biggest question on everyone’s mind: will Detective Lee and‍ detective Carter be back? As of now, no cast announcements ⁢have been made. However,both Chan and Tucker have expressed interest in reprising their iconic ⁣roles.

In a May 2025 interview with ScreenRant, Jackie Chan playfully urged the studio⁣ to move quickly, stating, “Ask the director, ask the studio, ask⁤ the writer. Hurry up! Otherwise, ⁣Chris Tucker and me [will be] 100 years old. We’ll be old men doing Rush Hour.”

What You Need to Know Right Now

* Release Date: Currently unconfirmed.
* Cast: No official announcements yet, but‍ both Chan and tucker are open to returning.
* Director: Brett Ratner is attached ⁢to direct.
* Financing: ⁢ Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is securing funds.

[Image of Chris Tucker, Brett Ratner, and jackie Chan at the Rush Hour 3 premiere in 2007. Caption: LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 30: Actor Chris Tucker, director Brett Ratner and actor Jackie Chan arrive to the premiere of “Rush Hour 3” at Mann’s chinese theater on July 30, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)]

While the circumstances surrounding Rush Hour 4’s revival are unusual, the⁣ prospect of seeing Chan and Tucker ⁢back⁣ in action ‍is undeniably exciting. We’ll⁣ continue to update you as more information becomes available. Stay tuned!