Cast, Release Date, Plot & More: What We Know from Hollywood Life

At a glance

• Production Status: Rush Hour 4 is confirmed to be in the works at Paramount.
• Release Timing: The release date for Rush Hour 4 has not yet been announced.
• Main Cast: Original stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are set to reprise their roles.
• Director Info: Brett Ratner, who directed the previous films, will return for this installment.

Rush Hour 4 is reportedly in the works at Paramount, which merged with Skydance Media earlier this year. According to multiple outlets, the green light for the production was all thanks to Donald Trump, who allegedly put in a personal request for the company to start production on the fourth Brett Ratner-directed installment.

In a November 25, 2025, X post, entertainment journalist Matthew Belloni shared via his “What I’m Hearing” newsletter that Paramount “WILL release Rush Hour 4 after prodding from Trump on behalf of Brett Ratner. Distribution deal. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is lining up financing. Get ready for the dumbest possible state-controlled media.”

Below, Hollywood Life will keep you updated on everything we know so far about the production of Rush Hour 4.

Is Rush Hour 4 Happening?

Yes, according to Belloni, Rush Hour 4 is a go at Paramount, and it’s allegedly due to a personal request from Trump, according to Semafor, which was the first to report the news.

Paramount has officially confirmed the production of Rush Hour 4, indicating a significant interest from stakeholders.

When Will Rush Hour 4 Be Released?

It’s still unclear when Rush Hour 4 will be released; production on the film has yet to commence.

The official release date for Rush Hour 4 remains unannounced, pending the start of filming.

Who Is in the Rush Hour 4 Cast?

Original stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker will reprise their roles in the fourth film, according to Variety.

The return of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker is expected to bring back the chemistry that fans loved in the previous films.

I teased this last night in What I’m Hearing but now confirmed: Paramount WILL release Rush Hour 4 after prodding from Trump on behalf of Brett Ratner. Distribution deal. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is lining up financing. Get ready for the dumbest possible state-controlled media.

— Matthew Belloni (@MattBelloni) November 25, 2025

Who Is Brett Ratner?

Ratner directed all three previous Rush Hour movies. The filmmaker is also behind the upcoming documentary Melania, which Amazon reportedly paid $40 million to distribute. The doc explores the First Lady’s experience back in the White House and will be released in theaters in January 2026.

Brett Ratner has a notable history as the director of the Rush Hour series and is currently working on other significant projects.

What Did Brett Ratner Do?

Ratner was accused of sexual assault by multiple people in 2017. It all started amid the MeToo movement when a former Endeavor Talent Agency employee named Melanie Kohler accused him of rape. Several other women, including Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge, also accused Ratner of sexual assault and harassment. That month, then-18-year-old Elliot Page accused the filmmaker of sexual harassment and outing Page as gay before Page later came out as a trans man.

The allegations against Ratner sparked significant media coverage, highlighting the issues of sexual misconduct in the film industry.

Ratner ended up suing Kohler for defamation. He eventually dropped the suit, and the two settled the case in 2018.

The legal proceedings related to these allegations had a lasting impact on Ratner’s career and public perception.

The controversy ultimately thwarted Ratner’s filmmaking career for years. The last film he directed was 2014’s Hercules.

Following the allegations, Ratner’s projects faced numerous setbacks, affecting his position in Hollywood.

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