Jackie Chan to Film New “Armour of God” Sequel in Kazakhstan

The original Armour of God premiered in 1986 and became an international box office success, cementing Chan’s status as a global star

Legendary actor and filmmaker Jackie CHAN is set to return to Kazakhstan to work on the latest installment of his iconic action franchise, Armour of God: Ultimatum.

The project will be produced in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Salem Entertainment, which officially confirmed its involvement.

“We can now officially reveal details of Jackie Chan’s visit to Almaty. He will be working on the new film Armour of God: Ultimatum. The fourth installment of this legendary saga will be filmed here in Kazakhstan,” the studio said in a statement.

Chan visited Almaty in late September, prompting speculation in local media, including rumors he might attend a football match between Real Madrid and FC Kairat. However, the visit turned out to be professional: he was scouting filming locations with the Kazakh production team.

“During his stay in Almaty, Jackie Chan joined our team in selecting filming sites. Most of the production will take place in Kazakhstan. We can’t reveal details yet, but it’s going to be something truly spectacular,” Salem Entertainment added.

The original Armour of God premiered in 1986 and became an international box office success, cementing Chan’s status as a global star. A sequel followed in 1991, and the franchise was revived two decades later with Armour of God 3: Chinese Zodiac.

For Kazakhstan, the production presents a rare opportunity to showcase its cinematic potential and diverse filming locations to a global audience.

Chan remains famous for performing all his own stunts. In an interview with Haute Living, he confirmed that this principle still guides his work, even after six decades in the industry.

“I always do my own stunts. It’s part of who I am, part of my profession and my identity. That won’t change until I retire. And retirement doesn’t interest me,” Chan said.

He added that staying in peak physical condition has become instinctive: “I don’t need special preparation anymore. It’s already inside, in my heart, my mind, and my muscles. It’s just a habit I’ve never lost.”

By the Times Of Central Asia.

Image: depositphotos.

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