‘Rush Hour 4’ Director Brett Ratner Reportedly Heading to China With Trump to Scout Locations

May 12, 2026 11:29pm PT ‘Rush Hour 4’ Director Brett Ratner Reportedly Heading to China With Trump to Scout Locations

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Donald Trump. Elon Musk. Tim Cook. And Brett Ratner?

Yes, the “Rush Hour” and “X-Men: The Last Stand” auteur is reportedly hitching a ride with President Trump and his delegation of business and technology moguls as they make the trek to China for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping. Ratner, who directed the documentary “Melania,” will be on hand to scout locations and prepare for production on “Rush Hour 4,” which he plans to shoot in the country, according to the South China Morning Post. The “Rush Hour” franchise is said to be a favorite of Trump’s, with the commander-in-chief reportedly personally requesting that Paramount revive the Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker buddy cop series.

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