Jackie Chan admitted that he is afraid he won't be able to star in the 4th part of "Rush Hour" due to his age

What did the actor say about his participation in the continuation of the legendary franchise? And which other films does the Hong Kong star want to make sequels to?

On May 8, 2025, the world premiere of the new installment in the "The Karate Kid: Legends" franchise took place, with 71-year-old Jackie returning to the role of Mr. Han. Now, he is hinting at returning to other franchises beloved by audiences.

The actor commented on the fate of "Rush Hour 4" in an interview with ScreenRant. And, it seems, the thought of reuniting with Chris Tucker almost three decades later still lingers with him.
Ask the director, ask the studio, ask the writer. Hurry up! Otherwise, Chris Tucker and I will be 100 years old. We'll be old men starring in 'Rush Hour.'
Jackie Chan
It seems like a joke, but there's a grain of truth. Back in 2017, according to Deadline, Chan claimed that he and Tucker had finally approved the script. But since then, there has been no progress.
Actors Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker smiling against a brown background
Scene from 'Rush Hour 1'
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The trilogy was released from 1998 to 2007, with the last part being the least successful. On IMDb, it received a rating of 6.1 out of 10, while "Rush Hour 1" received 7.0, and "Rush Hour 2" received 6.7.

As for other sequels, would very much like to star in new parts of the comedy western with Owen Wilson. The first film, "Shanghai Noon," was released back in 2000.

"I want to make [another] movie... 'Shanghai Dawn.' The script is still in development," the artist revealed.
Trailer for 'Rush Hour 1'
In short, Chan is full of enthusiasm. And although he doesn't give exact timelines, he hopes to return to the screen before reaching the age when high-speed chases on horseback with guns drawn become a thing of the past.

Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported on five early films with Jackie Chan that made him famous.