US EditionRush Hour 4 Is Officially in the Works — and Donald Trump Is Apparently Behind It
President Donald Trump personally urged Paramount owner Larry Ellison to approve Rush Hour 4, with producer Tarak Ben Ammar securing financing, sources said.
- On Tuesday, Paramount Skydance greenlit Rush Hour 4 after President Donald Trump pressed Paramount owner Larry Ellison, with Semafor reporting the push on Sunday and Matthew Belloni confirming two days later.
- Brett Ratner retreated from Hollywood during the #MeToo era after credible 2017 accusations and losing ties with Warner Bros., but since early 2025 he regained influence at Mar-a-Lago as his Rush Hour fortunes turned months ago.
- Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is lining up financing, and reports indicate Paramount Skydance secured funding plus a distribution deal with Warner Bros.
- Cast uncertainty remains as Jackie Chan is 71 and may no longer be in top-fighting shape while Chris Tucker hasn't headlined a studio movie since Rush Hour 3 in 2007.
- Industry expert warned the reboot fits President Donald Trump's cultural aims, with critics calling the idea 'radioactive' and criticizing state-sponsored media, The Guardian's Peter Bradford said.
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