Jackie Chan’s Armour of God IV: Ultimatum Drops a Major Release Date Shake-Up

Been waiting to see Jackie Chan leap, roll, and occasionally bungle his way through another ancient-artifact heist? Well, the wait’s about to get (a little) more finite: the fourth Armour of God movie—yes, number four—is officially a go, and we’ve finally got some new details on just when Chan’s going back to his roots as “Asian Hawk.”

So, When Is Asian Hawk Coming Back?

For those keeping a tally, Armour of God IV: Ultimatum kicks off filming this July. That’s right—cameras aren’t rolling just yet, but it’s imminent. And if production stays on track, they’re aiming for a global theatrical release sometime in the second quarter of 2027. That’s about three years from now, which is pretty standard for Chan’s globe-trotting blockbusters (especially those with international financing, which always seems to add a year).

This Time, It’s Central Asia

Here’s a fun twist: after bouncing around the usual Europe-Asia locations in previous entries, Chan’s bringing the mayhem to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Not only is this the first time the franchise has shot in the Central Asian region, but (if you’ve seen Chan’s outtakes) you know this means some pretty wild landscapes and set pieces are probably in store.

The People Behind the Mayhem

• Director: Robert Kun. Not exactly a household name, but he’s got the reins this time.
• Producers: Esmond Ren and Igor Tsay. They’re riding herd for Salem Entertainment, the company steering this wild horse.
• Money: Financing comes from Alem Fund, a group connected to the Astana International Financial Centre—think: Kazakhstan wants its name on more movie credits.

What’s the Plot?

Well, it sounds like classic Jackie Chan: Asian Hawk (Chan, obviously) is supposed to be minding his own business, but gets sucked into another globe-spanning mess. This time, it’s all about tracking down something called the Tumar—an artifact so valuable, there’s a reward north of $20 million attached. It’s basically a ‘MacGuffin Hunt with international consequences’ plot, which, let’s face it, is exactly what you want from this series.

The Franchise, at a Glance

If this all sounds brand new to you, here’s how we got here:

- The first Armour of God dropped in 1986—Chan as Asian Hawk, relics, stunts, and plenty of physical comedy.
- Operation Condor (the second one) followed in 1991.
- Chinese Zodiac, the third, didn’t arrive until 2012 (no one ever accused these movies of rushing).

Production Rumblings

Just to clear up some confusion: news that Kazakhstan was on the shooting schedule actually first started circulating back in late 2025, thanks to Kazinform. And City On Fire was the first to nail the news that Chan would be front and center again, with Kun in the director’s chair.

To sum it up: after more than a decade away, Jackie Chan is donning the leather jacket and hopping continents again. Don’t expect to see it until 2027—but let’s be honest, watching a 70-something Chan kick people off a cliff in the mountains of Kazakhstan is worth the wait.

'Asian Hawk returns for a search worth $20 million—and probably at least one broken nose.'