“Rush Hour 4” Is Officially Revving Up, With Brett Ratner Returning to Hollywood

The long-awaited fourth chapter of the Rush Hour franchise is finally moving forward.

Rush Hour 4 has been officially greenlit, and pre-production is set to begin within the next few weeks. Sources with direct knowledge confirm the project is “absolutely happening,” with cameras expected to start rolling this fall.

Fans of the franchise can relax — both Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan are attached to reprise their iconic roles, reuniting the beloved buddy-cop duo that made the series a global hit.

The film quietly received the green light last November, shortly after Donald Trump made headlines for saying he missed old-school buddy-cop comedies and specifically mentioned that there should be another Rush Hour. While unexpected, the comment reportedly helped reignite interest around the project.

One of the biggest talking points surrounding the film is the return of Brett Ratner. The director, who helmed the previous Rush Hour films, has been largely absent from Hollywood since 2017 following #MeToo-era allegations, which he has strongly denied. Rush Hour 4 will mark his official comeback as both director and co-producer.

Ratner recently directed the record-breaking First Lady documentary Melania, and insiders say his success with that project helped clear the runway for this major studio return. Still, sources note that Rush Hour 4 was already on a fast track even before that release.

Paramount Pictures will handle distribution on behalf of Warner Bros., signaling a major studio push behind the film.

For longtime fans, the message is simple: the wait is nearly over. After years of rumors and false starts, Rush Hour 4 is officially back on the clock — and heading full speed toward theaters. 🎬🚓