Jackie Chan Jokes About Being 100 Years Old Before Rush Hour 4 Happens; Details on Franchise’s Box Office Success

Jackie Chan is busy promoting his new movie Karate Kid: Legends, but fans are still asking about Rush Hour 4. The action star recently joked that he and Chris Tucker might be too old by the time the sequel gets made.

During an interview with ScreenRant, Chan laughed about the long wait for another Rush Hour movie. He said the studio needs to move faster before he and Tucker become “old men” on screen.

“I don’t know. 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.”

The first Rush Hour movie came out in 1998 and was a huge hit. It made $245 million worldwide. The second movie, Rush Hour 2 (2001), did even better with $347 million. The third film in 2007 earned $256 million but didn’t get the same love from critics.

Chan and Tucker have been talking about Rush Hour 4 since 2017. Back then, Chan said they had a script ready. But delays, studio changes, and other issues have kept the project stuck.

The original director, Brett Ratner, is unlikely to return due to past controversies. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, which released the first three movies, have not confirmed any plans for a fourth film.

Fans still want to see Chan and Tucker back together. Their chemistry made the Rush Hour series one of the best buddy-cop franchises ever. The movies mixed action, comedy, and cultural clashes in a way that worked worldwide.

Chan also mentioned another sequel he wants to make—Shanghai Dawn, the third movie in the Shanghai Noon series with Owen Wilson. That project has been in development since 2016, with Jared Hess set to direct.

“The script is still going on,” Chan said about Shanghai Dawn. The first two movies, Shanghai Noon (2000) and Shanghai Knights (2003), were fun action-comedies set in the Wild West and Victorian London.

Right now, Chan is focused on Karate Kid: Legends, where he plays Mr. Han again. This time, he shares the screen with Ralph Macchio, who returns as Daniel LaRusso. The movie brings together the original and rebooted versions of the franchise.

Even at 70, Chan isn’t slowing down. He’s still doing action scenes, making fans laugh, and hoping for more sequels to his classic films. Whether Rush Hour 4 happens or not, his legacy as a global action star is already set.

Box Office Breakdown: How the Rush Hour Movies Performed

• Rush Hour (1998) – Budget: $35 million | Worldwide Gross: $245 million
• Rush Hour 2 (2001) – Budget: $90 million | Worldwide Gross: $347 million
• Rush Hour 3 (2007) – Budget: $140 million | Worldwide Gross: $256 million

What’s Holding Up Rush Hour 4?

• No confirmed director yet (Brett Ratner likely won’t return).
• Warner Bros. hasn’t greenlit the project.
• Chan and Tucker are still interested but waiting on the studio.

Other Projects Jackie Chan Wants to Make

• Shanghai Dawn (Sequel to Shanghai Noon & Shanghai Knights).
• More Karate Kid films if fans want them.

Fan Reactions

Fans on social media are begging for Rush Hour 4. Many say they’ll watch it no matter how old Chan and Tucker are. Others hope the script keeps the same humor and action that made the first movies great.

“Just make it already! We need one last ride with Lee and Carter!” – Twitter user @RushHourFan

“Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker together again would be epic. The studio needs to stop wasting time.” – Reddit user u/MovieBuff2025

While Rush Hour 4 isn’t confirmed yet, Chan’s comments keep hope alive. The franchise has made over $850 million worldwide, so another movie could still be a big hit. For now, fans can enjoy Chan in Karate Kid: Legends and keep waiting for updates.

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