Four decades after a near-fatal fall on the first film, Jackie Chan, 72, is suiting up for Armour of God 4: Ultimatum. Filming begins in July in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan with Salem Entertainment, Robert Kun directing, and a plot centered on the “Tumar” relic and a 20 million dollar bounty ahead of a worldwide Q2 2027 release.
Four decades after a stunt in 1986 nearly cost him his life, Jackie Chan is steering back into the adventure machine that made him an international phenomenon. The new chapter, Armour of God 4: Ultimatum, chases a relic called the Tumar with 20 million dollars on the line and shifts production to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan with Salem Entertainment aboard. Direction passes to Robert Kun, known for high-stakes set pieces, while Chan returns to front-line heroics. Cameras are slated to roll in July, aiming for a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2027.
Jackie Chan returns to action at 72
There is a particular thrill in seeing a legend lace up again. At 72, Jackie Chan is gearing up for a high-octane return, headlining Armour of God 4: Ultimatum. The globe-trotting adventure series, often compared to Indiana Jones and Mission Impossible, helped cement his worldwide fame. Fans in the U.S. can expect a theatrical rollout plan to follow, with details to be announced as production advances.
What to know about Armour of God 4
The fourth chapter, Armour of God 4: Ultimatum, revives the saga with a new treasure hunt. Backed by Salem Entertainment, the film begins shooting this July in Central Asia, notably Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, with a targeted global release in Q2 2027 (U.S. distribution to be confirmed). The plot centers on an ancient relic called “Tumar,” tied to a $20 million reward. This is the case of a classic Chan setup: relentless pursuit, slippery rivals, and stunt-forward storytelling.
Jackie Chan’s injury that almost ended it all
Chan’s return carries history. During the 1986 Armour of God, a rooftop stunt went wrong, and he fell roughly 16 feet, suffering a skull fracture and partial hearing loss in his right ear. Determined to finish the film without risking others, he took over directing after Eric Tsang departed. According to this story, his dedication became part of the franchise’s DNA, visible in outtake reels that didn’t shy away from the cost of those daring sequences.
A new director takes the reins
This time, Chan hands the camera to Robert Kun, a filmmaker associated with large-scale, stunt-driven productions like Night Watch and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Kun will guide Ultimatum across Central Asia, aiming for spectacle that respects Chan’s ethos of practical action. In addition to new locales, the production signals a careful approach to risk, with an emphasis on planning, precision, and on-set safety for the veteran star and his team.
What lies ahead for Jackie Chan?
Ultimatum could open a fresh chapter for Chan’s long-running franchise and his collaborations in the region. U.S. moviegoers will watch the timeline closely as the 2027 window approaches. Will this be a capstone or the start of one last run? For now, the promise is simple: a seasoned trailblazer, a high-stakes relic, and a franchise determined to move with purpose rather than nostalgia.
