"According to a new report in Semafor, this includes reviving two major action movie franchises: 1988's Bloodsport, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, and the series, led by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. However, this could represent a potential conflict in rights. While Warner Bros. owns Rush Hour through New Line Cinema, A24 was reported to be in negotiations for Bloodsport remake rights earlier this year."
"In addition to Ratner helming a documentary on First Lady Melania Trump, Rush Hour producer Arthur Sarkissian's company made The Man You Don't Know, a 2024 film that promised to give a "balanced, deeper portrayal of Trump." Meanwhile, Chan said in 2016, following Trump's election, that he should be given "a chance to try to change America and change the world... He's a businessman... I think he knows how to handle these types of things.""
Donald Trump has prioritized shaping Hollywood through allies, appointments, and influence over major studios. Larry Ellison's potential takeover of Warner Bros. could enable franchise revivals such as Bloodsport and Rush Hour. Rights conflicts could emerge because Warner Bros. owns Rush Hour while A24 pursued Bloodsport remake rights. Trump has personal ties to Rush Hour via Brett Ratner and producer Arthur Sarkissian, whose company made a pro‑Trump film. Jackie Chan offered cautious support after Trump's election, and Chris Tucker voiced guarded hopes. Trump appointed celebrity "Special Ambassadors" and has reshaped the Kennedy Center toward "non‑woke" programming.
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