US Edition‘Rush Hour 4’ In Development After Trump Reportedly Asked Paramount Leadership For It
- On Tuesday, Paramount Pictures agreed to distribute Rush Hour 4 after reports that President Donald Trump pressed billionaire owner Larry Ellison to revive the franchise.
- Ratner's return follows his 2017 public accusations when six women accused Brett Ratner of sexual misconduct, effectively shunning him and leaving Rush Hour 4 without a home for years.
- Original stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker will return, and Paramount will distribute the film on behalf of Warner Bros., taking a flat fee while Amazon reportedly committed $40 million.
- David Ellison, who runs Paramount Skydance, is pursuing Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition amid reported ties to Larry Ellison and a Trump side deal earlier this year.
- After being shopped to multiple studios and passed on last year, reports surfaced Tuesday and were shared on November 25, 2025, two days after Semafor Media said Trump pressed Ellison to revive Rush Hour.
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According to media reports, U.S. President Donald Trump wants a continuation of the "Rush Hour" series - and could soon get it. For this, he lets his relationships play in the highest circles of Paramount.
According to media reports, U.S. President Donald Trump wants a continuation of the "Rush Hour" series - and could soon get it. For this, he lets his relationships play in the highest circles of Paramount.
Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker to reunite after 20 years for Rush Hour 4?
Rush Hour 4 is officially in the works with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker returning, and director Brett Ratner set to reunite with the franchise after years away from filmmaking. The sequel is being revived reportedly after a personal request from US President Donald Trump
The US president likes to mix everywhere, also in the cinema. He wants to revive his favorite film series »Rush Hour« – and for this he lets play relationships with the Paramount boss.
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Daily News UpdateRush Hour 4 confirmed after Donald Trump's personal intervention
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The Rush Hour film series is getting a fourth installment, according to various media outlets. US President Donald Trump reportedly personally urged film studio Paramount to revive the film series starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
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