Rush Hour 3 (2007)2007 -

The cast expanded to include Hiroyuki Sanada as the primary antagonist, Max von Sydow , and Yvan Attal .

Director Brett Ratner noted that Rush Hour 3 was the hardest film of his career, requiring 112 days of shooting and complex night shoots at the Eiffel Tower.

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker reprised their iconic roles, with Tucker reportedly receiving a $25 million salary plus 20% of the film's proceeds. Rush Hour 3 (2007)2007

Released in 2007, Rush Hour 3 reunited and Chris Tucker for a third high-octane adventure that took the franchise from Los Angeles to the streets of Paris . Directed by Brett Ratner , the film continues the "buddy cop" dynamic between Chief Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter as they unravel a mystery involving the Chinese Triads. Core Plot & Narrative

The story kicks off three years after Rush Hour 2 . In Los Angeles, Chinese Ambassador Han is targeted by an assassin while preparing to reveal the identity of , a legendary figure in the Triad organization. The cast expanded to include Hiroyuki Sanada as

Some viewers found this installment more violent and "offensive" than its predecessors, while others praised the signature Jackie Chan choreography.

Lee chases the assassin, only to find it is his childhood foster brother, Kenji (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Released in 2007, Rush Hour 3 reunited and

The film's third act features a massive set-piece at the Eiffel Tower , a location chosen specifically to provide a spectacular finale for the trilogy. Cast & Production Highlights