Jackie Chan has a legendary filmography spanning over six decades, evolving from a child actor and stuntman to a global icon of action-comedy. His "core" film list includes approximately 75 major titles, though his total credits (including cameos, voice acting, and producer roles) exceed 100. Essential Filmography

Chan remains active into 2026, with several new projects in development or recently released: Karate Kid: Legends

In conclusion, Jackie Chan’s film list is more than a discography of action vehicles. It is a singular, lifelong artistic statement. From the failed imitations of the 1970s to the death-defying masterworks of the 80s and 90s, through the commercial compromises of Hollywood and into the graceful acceptance of age, each film is a brick in an edifice built on the radical idea that action is character, that pain can be funny, and that the most heroic thing an artist can do is show the audience the truth of their own fragility. To read Jackie Chan’s film list is to read a memoir written not in words, but in broken bones, spit-takes, and the enduring smile of a man who simply refused to fall.

(1978): A fan favorite that solidified his status as an action icon. The Fearless Hyena (1979) : Noted for its creative "pot fight" scene. The Golden Age: Hong Kong Mastery

The Hollywood Jackie Chan film list:

  • Rush Hour (1998) – Buddy-cop chemistry with Chris Tucker saves it. "Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?"
  • Shanghai Noon (2000) – Jackie as a Chinese imperial guard in the Wild West. Surprisingly charming.
  • Rush Hour 2 (2001) – Better than the first. The massage parlor fight is classic Jackie.
  • The Tuxedo (2002) – Cursed CGI. Jackie wears a suit that gives him powers. Forgettable.
  • Shanghai Knights (2003) – Fun, but the plot is nonsense.
  • The Medallion (2003) – Jackie with superpowers. This is where Hollywood broke him.
  • New Police Story (2004) – A dark reboot of the original. Jackie plays a suicidal, alcoholic cop. Criminally underrated.
  • Around the World in 80 Days (2004) – A kids' movie. Steve Coogan is funny. Jackie’s stunts are reduced.
  • Rush Hour 3 (2007) – The weakest of the trilogy, but the Paris fight is decent.
  • The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) – The only film with Jackie Chan and Jet Li fighting each other. Worth it for that alone.
  • The Spy Next Door (2010) – A straight-up kids' movie. Skip it.
  • The Karate Kid (2010) – A dramatic reboot. Jackie plays Mr. Han. No stunts, but incredible acting.

🧓 2005–2015: Mature Roles & Return to Form

  • The Myth (2005)
  • Rush Hour 3 (2007)
  • The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) – with Jet Li
  • Shinjuku Incident (2009) – dramatic role
  • Little Big Soldier (2010)
  • The Karate Kid (2010) – Mr. Han (dramatic mentor)
  • CZ12 (2012) – final large-scale stunt-driven film
  • Police Story 2013 (2013)

Shanghai Noon (2000): A successful blend of Western and martial arts genres co-starring Owen Wilson.

The final pages of the list reflected Jackie's move to the global stage, where he brought his signature "goofy humor" to the West: Rumble in the Bronx

JACKIE CHAN: A Legend, A Legacy, and the 20 Films That Prove It