Production News Timeline: Jackie Chan in “Armour of God 4: Ultimatum” (UPDATED)
All the news and updates on the new Jackie Chan film, “Armour of God 4: Ultimatum”! During the Chinese Moon Festival in October 2025, a sequel to Jackie Chan’s popular “Armour Of God” series was unexpectedly announced. Much has happened since then, and director Robert Kun â along with the production company Salem Entertainment â is diligently sharing all the latest news regarding the production.
Jackie Chan and Chang Cheh: “Water Margin” Traces Fading in the Sand
In interviews, Jackie Chan frequently states that he appeared in over a hundred films before achieving his breakthrough in 1978. What may sound like an exaggeration is, with each passing year, becoming almost conclusively substantiated by new cinematic discoveries from Hong Kong cinema. Only a few films from the Shaw Brothers still seem to require definitive proofâeven though Chan himself has long since admitted to having been involved in their production.
Jackie Chan’s era of sequels: THE SHADOW’S EDGE sweeps the Hong Kong Film Awards and secures a second instalment
THE SHADOWâS 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 â now it’s official.
SUPER COP: REBORN â Stanley Tong wants Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh team up in new âPolice Storyâ sequel
Stanley Tong’s career began as a stuntman in Hong Kong. He transitioned to directing as part of the Jackie Chan Stunt Teamâs 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 âJackie Chanâs Breakout Hits!â 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 âThe Hand of Deathâ 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.
