The series veered away from stars Chan and Tucker, a stellar comedic team whose energy carried the films through slow moments and uninspired plot points. The failure of the CBS series is a poor indicator of the potential success of another film, particularly were that film to lean on the star power that made the first three so popular. Rumors of a potential fourth film have been swirling for years, as fans pray to see their dreams manifest in a modern installment. Three films, several decades, and a failed television series later, the buddy cop franchise still generates plenty of buzz, but the lack of recent releases prevents Rush Hour from reentering the mainstream.
While the films gradually declined in quality - a common occurrence in film franchises - each one is beloved by its group of fans, many of whom return to the action flicks for laughs and comfort when they need an escape from the real world. The Rush Hour franchise remains a crowd favorite to this day, despite the 15 years that have passed since the last film hit theaters.
