A 'Rush Hour 4' sequel is officially in the works, reuniting stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Brett Ratner will return to direct the film, distributed by Paramount, reportedly after a personal request from US President Donald Trump.

In a major reunion, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker starrer beloved buddy-cop series 'Rush Hour' is heading for a much-awaited sequel. According to Variety, 'Rush Hour 4' is currently in work, with Paramount brought on board to distribute the latest instalment in the franchise. The film is reportedly arriving with the intervention of US President Donald Trump, who "personally requested" the studio to revive the franchise, Variety added.

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Director's Return and Past Controversies

Brett Ratner, who directed the previous three instalments, will return for the fourth film, which will also mark the epic return of actors Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. If in development, 'Rush Hour 4' will mark Ratner's first feature film since Dwayne Johnson's 'Hercules'. He was later seen embroiled in #MeToo allegations. In 2017, he was accused of sexual assault by Melanie Kohler and also sued for defamation, following which both sides settled in the fall of 2018, as per Deadline. At that time, this caused Warner Bros. to sever all ties with the producer-director with whom they had a lucrative deal.

Franchise's Blockbuster History

Coming back to the 'Rush Hour' franchise, the original film was released in 1998, the second in 2001 and the third in 2007. The film follows two police officers who are forced to work together to rescue a Chinese diplomat's abducted daughter. 'Rush Hour' was a big hit, collecting USD 244 million globally. The follow-ups turned out to be even bigger commercial hits, making USD 347 million and USD 258 million, respectively.

Anticipation for the New Instalment

With a green signal to the next instalment, anticipation remains at peak about what the makers will bring to the audience. Further details on the plot or cast are yet to be unveiled. Earlier in 2022, Jackie Chan, during his appearance at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, that he was "talking" about it, according to People.

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