During the premiere of The Karate Kid: Legends, Jackie Chan opened up smiles as he joked about the much-anticipated Rush Hour 4 with co-star Chris Tucker, saying they might have to film it before they turn 100.
Jackie Chan Brings Down the House with Clever ‘Rush Hour 4’ Joke at ‘The Karate Kid: Legends’ Premiere
During The Karate Kid: Legends’ flashy red carpet premiere, martial arts great Jackie Chan sent spectators into a tizzy—but not for the movie, but for a side-splitting and sentimental moment. During a Q&A session with the press, Chan was asked about the long-promised but absent Rush Hour 4. His response? That unmistakable Jackie charm.
“Hurry up before we turn 100 years old,” he quipped, making others around him chuckle. The witty comment created ripples on the web and fueled fans’ expectations again for the revival of the hit action-comedy show.
Jackie Chan is in his 70s and has been a Hollywood fixture for decades with his terrific combination of martial arts and comic skills. Team him with Chris Tucker in the original Rush Hour trilogy, and the two were an instantly legendary buddy-cop partnership of cinematic history. The original released in 1998 was a huge box office hit and led to instant sequels, both of which greeted excited worldwide audiences.
Fans have been waiting for years to hear about Rush Hour 4. There have been rumors, on-again, off-again confirmations, and Twitter teases, but nothing has come official. Chan’s joke, though unofficial, is the strongest indication in some time that the sequel may still be in play.
What makes this moment all the more meaningful is the context around which it was spoken. The Karate Kid: Legends, in which Chan plays a mentor character once again, cashes in on the threads of mentorship, legacy, and imparting wisdom—something very much in line with what Rush Hour cashed in on with its East-meets-West shtick and culture clash appeal.
The chemistry between Chan and Tucker was always the heart of the franchise. Their trash talking, contrasting styles, and genuine off-screen friendship transfigured what could have been a single picture into a treasured trilogy. Tucker has also shown prior interest in reprising the role of Detective James Carter, stating in interviews that it was “always a blessing” to work with Chan.
Jackie Chan’s new one-liner may be merely a lighthearted dig at the clock, but fans are interpreting it as a nod to something greater. In a business where remakes, reboots, and retro revivals are thriving, Rush Hour 4 is a no-brainer if both leads are on board.
As the buzz surrounding Chan’s remarks keeps growing, one thing is certain: audiences aren’t ready to bid adieu to Lee and Carter. Whether it’s a theatrical return for real or an unexpected streaming gem, followers are praying the duo will give one more ride—preferably before they’re 100 years old.
