Chan’s very best work and include some of his finest performances.

Through a tireless career that has included nearly 150 films, Chan has earned his spot among the greatest Kung Fu performer there’s ever been, Chan has followed up hit movies like Drunken Master and Police Story with equally impressive sequels. While not all of Chan’s movie sequels were created equally, his very best follow-up films stand as essential releases in a long and illustrious career that continues to this very day.

16 The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017)

Jackie Chan as Mr. Feng

Despite boasting an incredibly talented all-star cast, The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature was a lackluster kids' animated sequel with very little to offer for adult viewers. Chan portrayed the leader of a gang of street mice named Mr. Feng, who hated being called cute despite his tiny stature and adorable blue eyes. With a story about a group of squirrels trying to stop a mayor from destroying their park, young kids may enjoy this tale of friendship and collaboration, but for everyone else, it’s best skipped, even if it was an improvement over the first Nut Job.

15 Fearless Hyena Part II (1983)

Jackie Chan as Cheng Lung

While Jackie Chan has had his fair share of forgettable sequels, Fearless Hyena Part II was perhaps the most disposable. In fact, Chan himself left the movie during its production and did not even finish filming his part (via Roger Ebert) after film producer Willie Chan left the Lo Wei Motion Picture Company to Golden Harvest. What’s left was a poorly put together, unfinished movie that told the story of two Kung Fu prodigies endeavoring to fight two foes known as the Earth Devil and the Heaven Devil.

14 Cannonball Run II (1984)

Jackie Chan as Himself

Jackie Chan once again appeared as himself in the action comedy sequel Cannonball Run II, starring Burt Reynolds. While the first film was a fun, wacky races-style showcase of car racing carnage, the joke had already run dry by the time the credits had rolled. Despite this, a sequel was produced, as well as a third movie in the franchise, yet each subsequent installment felt wholly unnecessary, and although the inclusion of Chan was a nice touch, it was not enough to save this franchise from mediocrity.

13 Viy 2: Journey to China (2019)

Jackie Chan as Master Et Al

Viy 2: Journey to China was a Russian-Chinese fantasy adventure that, like its predecessor Viy, was loosely based on the Nikolai Gogol story of the same name. While this sequel included martial arts legend Jackie Chan and action movie icon Arnold Schwarzenegger among its cast, this was not enough to save this woefully misguided fantasy adventure. While Viy 2 was presented as a serious film, the only way to truly enjoy this painfully underwhelming story was as an unintentional comedy.

Viy 2: Journey to China was also released under the titles Iron Mask, The Iron Mask, The Mystery of the Dragon Seal, and The Dragon Seal.

12 The Twins Effect II (2004)

Jackie Chan as General Wai Shing / Lord of Armour

The Hong Kong action fantasy adventure The Twins Effect II was marketed as a sequel to The Twins Effect but featured an entirely different story. Telling the tale of a humble boy in a mythical land undertaking an epic journey to claim his throne, this Donnie Yen movie featured plenty of supernatural occurrences and a grand quest of spiritual discovery. Jackie Chan’s role was minimal and amounted to little more than cameo appearances where he played two characters. Despite some strong points, The Twins Effect II was held back by lackluster special effects.

11 Supercop 2 (1993)

Jackie Chan as Inspector "Kevin" Chan Ka-Kui

The Police Story franchise featured many of Jackie Chan’s greatest onscreen moments; however, the spin-off story Supercop 2 was the series at its weakest. Despite Michelle Yeoh’s performance in Supercop being good enough to warrant this new entry, it just couldn’t hold a candle to the franchise’s glory days. While it was nice to see Jackie Chan reprise his role as Inspector Chan Ka-kui in a small cameo appearance, Supercop 2 just did not add anything new or interesting to the series.

10 Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Jackie Chan as Master Monkey

Jackie Chan’s role as Master Monkey was an essential part of the Kung Fu Panda franchise and was an important addition to the Furious Five fighting team. The third installment was yet another fun-filled addition to the Dreamworks franchise, whose light touch and knowing sense of humor made it stand out as Po (Jack Black) faced two major threats, one supernatural and one personal. While Kung Fu Panda 3 didn’t reach the same heights as the previous two installments, it was still a fun and worthy addition to the series.

9 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Jackie Chan as Master Monkey

Kung Fu Panda 2 proved this animated martial arts comedy series' potential as a major franchise. Once again, Jackie Chan was featured as Master Monkey, helping Po travel to Gongmen City to stop the evil peacock Lord Shen from conquering China. This epic quest was oddly touching as Kung Fu Panda 2 perfectly blended action, comedy, martial arts, and visual splendor. With Guillermo del Toro onboard as executive producer, Kung Fu Panda 2 was not afraid to embrace darker themes and delve deeper than the average animated kids’ film.

8 Rush Hour 3 (2007)

Jackie Chan as Chief Inspector Lee

While it’s always a pleasure to see Jackie Chan team up with Chris Tucker for another installment in the Rush Hour series, by the third film, the concept felt like it had mostly run out of steam. This time, the action was moved to Paris, where Chief Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter unraveled a mystery involving an assassin and Chinese triads. While big spectacle set pieces kept things entertaining, Rush Hour 3 failed to add meaningfully to the franchise and was a disappointing ending that will hopefully be undone whenever the long-speculated Rush Hour 4 finally comes to fruition.

7 Rush Hour 2 (2001)

Jackie Chan as Chief Inspector Lee

Rush Hour 2 managed to bring this franchise into new and interesting territory as the action was moved to Jackie Chan’s home turf as Chief Inspector Lee (Chan) and LAPD Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) vacationed in Hong Kong. However, this simple premise was soon turned on its head as the crime-busting duo found themselves embroiled in a murder investigation. With more of Tucker's signature sense of humor and Chan’s martial arts skills elevating the film’s action sequences, Rush Hour 2 offered audiences everything they could possibly want in a sequel to this well-loved, mismatched buddy cop story.