Jackie Chan, a Hong Kong-born actor, director, martial artist, and stuntman, has a massive fan base across the globe. His success extends to both the Eastern and Western film industries. After more than 60 years in show business, Chan is still beloved for his unique brand of slapstick acrobatic combat, impeccable comedic timing, and daring feats. He also has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars. Forbes estimates that his films' worldwide box office total exceeds $2.65 billion. Thanks to his 150 film credits, the actor has amassed a net worth of $400 million—his total picture earnings in the US and Canada amount to a staggering $2.44 billion. Films starring Jackie Chan have collectively earned more than $5 billion worldwide, so let's look at some of the movies that contributed to him becoming one of the most bankable action actors in film history.
One of the most successful buddy action comedies ever shot, Rush Hour helped launch Chan's career in Hollywood. The film, released on September 18, 1998, and since earned $245.3 million at the box office, follows Chan as a Chinese detective who joins forces with Chris Tucker's outspoken LAPD detective James Carter to bring down a violent mafia boss. When they aren't getting along, things get out of hand. Rush Hour is highly enjoyable because of its riveting story and the brilliant performances of its main cast.
To date, Kung Fu Yoga has made $256 million at the global box office and is Jackie Chan's highest-grossing film in China. Jackie Chan starred as Jack, a famous archaeology professor, in this comedy action film directed by Stanley Tong and released on January 27, 2017.
Jack and his team embark on an epic journey to recover the stolen artifacts from the ancient Indian civilization. Mercenaries assault the squad while searching for the treasure and leave them for dead. Jack's leadership and expertise in kung fu and world history ensure the team's safety and mission success.
The third installment of the Rush Hour franchise was released on August 10, 2007, made over $256.6 million at the worldwide box office, and netted Chan a cool $15 million. The film is set at the moment when East and West clash with the murder of Ambassador Han. As a result of the incident, Jackie Chan's and Chris Tucker's respective characters got together again.
After its release on August 3, 2001, Rush Hour 2 earned $347.5 million worldwide, making it the most successful installment in the Rush Hour series. The film depicts the events that unfolded after the bombing of the United States Embassy in Hong Kong, which claimed the lives of two customs officers. The agents' investigation allegedly involved the widespread circulation of counterfeit cash. In the end, Lee and Tucker began looking into the bomb's perpetrator.
After opening in cinemas on June 11, 2010, The Karate Kid earned $351.7 million worldwide. Harald Zwart's film stars Jaden Smith as Dre Parker, a 12-year-old boy whose mother's job transfer to China forces the family to uproot and start anew in a foreign country. After getting bullied, Parker seeks out Jackie Chan's character, Mr. Han, to teach him karate.
Kung Fu Panda 3, released on January 29, 2016, has raked $521.2 million worldwide. Po, also known as the Dragon Warrior and played by Jack Black, is forced by circumstances to instruct a group of awkward pandas in martial arts for them to be able to defeat Kai, an evil supernatural warrior. This task forces Po to face a plethora of problems. In the movie, Jackie Chan reprises his role as the Monkey character.
Since its premiere on June 6, 2008, the Kung Fu Panda film has earned $631.9 million at theaters worldwide. Po, the most sluggish and clumsy panda in the Valley of Peace, is the protagonist of the first film in the franchise directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne. The panda is awkward, but he has always wanted to be a kung fu master. After Po's hometown is threatened by the wicked snow leopard Tai Lung, he knows he must fulfill the prophecy and protect his people. Jackie Chan plays Master Monkey, one of the supporting characters.
The sequel, released on May 26, 2011, is the most financially successful picture in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It has earned $664.8 million at box offices worldwide, making it Jackie Chan's highest-grossing film.
Many of the same voice actors from the first film return, including Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, and Jackie Chan, while Gary Oldman, Michelle Yeoh, Danny McBride, Dennis Haysbert, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Victor Garber lend their voices to new characters.
Po and his friends (Tigress, Monkey, Viper, Crane, and Mantis) journey to Gongmen City to prevent the wicked peacock Lord Shen from conquering China, where they see some familiar faces and learn some surprising things about Po's background.
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