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Trump Pushes for Rush Hour 4 Revival Amid Controversy

11/24/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly urges Larry Ellison to revive the Rush Hour franchise by greenlighting Rush Hour 4, which starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
Brett Ratner, the director, has faced sexual misconduct allegations.
Ratner has not directed a film in eight years and recently worked on a Melania Trump documentary.
The revival signals Trump’s aim to influence Hollywood by bringing back late-20th-century action comedies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly urges Larry Ellison to revive the Rush Hour franchise by greenlighting Rush Hour 4, which starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
Brett Ratner, the director, has faced sexual misconduct allegations.
Ratner has not directed a film in eight years and recently worked on a Melania Trump documentary.
The revival signals Trump’s aim to influence Hollywood by bringing back late-20th-century action comedies.