Jackie Chan’s era of sequels: THE SHADOW’S EDGE sweeps the Hong Kong Film Awards and secures a second instalment
THE SHADOW’S EDGE was a genuine surprise hit in 2025 with spectacular action scenes, which were also recognized at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2026. Months ago, Jackie Chan announced a sequel – now it’s official.
SUPER COP: REBORN – Stanley Tong wants Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh team up in new “Police Story” sequel
Stanley Tong’s career began as a stuntman in Hong Kong. He transitioned to directing as part of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team’s 4th generation, tasked with directing “Police Story 3: Super Cop” for Golden Harvest. Over the next 30 years, he collaborated with Jackie Chan on several more films, though his ideas have recently drawn considerable criticism. Now, Tong aims to recapture his initial success with a surprising sequel.
Arrow Video announces “Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!” box set including six 4K films from the 1990s
Arrow Video’s announcement that they will finally release six of Jackie Chan’s 1990s hits in 4K in the summer of 2026 has sent Chan fans worldwide into a frenzy. The box set, titled “Jackie Chan’s Breakout Hits!”, is already generating heated discussions among film collectors even before its release.
War in the Middle East: Jackie Chan cries for the children in Gaza
During a film premiere in Beijing on December 28, 2025, Jackie Chan was overcome with emotion. An audience question prompted him to reflect. “Growing old is a privilege,” the 71-year-old said, recounting how a video of a child from bombed-out Gaza brought him to tears.
Jackie Chan part of the fictional Indie Rock Band ‘The Hand of Death’ from Hong Kong
Jackie Chan’s life has been so intensely public since the 1960s that he has not only left the audience with many films and songs, but also knows how to trigger the creativity of his fans with them. This anecdote is part of the fictional collection of chapters in my “Jackie Chan Extended Universe”.
Jackie Chan’s German dubbing voice, Stefan Gossler, has died at the age of 70
Stefan Gossler, the German dubbing voice of Jackie Chan, has passed away at the age of 70. Gossler had been Chan’s regular German voice actor since RUMBLE IN THE BRONX (1995). Shortly before the German release of his last Chan work, SHADOW CHASE (The Shadow’s Edge, 2025), scheduled for home cinema at the end of January 2026, we look back on 30 years of his chantastic performance.
Asian Hawk-eye: Jackie Chan cut these film errors out of ARMOUR OF GOD
Sometimes you spot things in films and series that don’t belong there. Whether it’s the Starbucks cup in GAME OF THRONES, a forgotten cardboard display in THREE MEN AND A BABY, or microphones that accidentally slipped into the frame in numerous films. However, Jackie Chan’s ARMOUR OF GOD (1986) takes the cake in the category of best film bloopers.
The deleted scenes from Jackie Chan’s ARMOUR OF GOD (1986)
Filming for ARMOUR OF GOD (1986) began in late August 1985 in Zagreb, then Yugoslavia, and ended prematurely in early September with an almost fatal accident involving Jackie Chan. The scenes that were filmed have not been released to this day. I will try to explain why.
