(1976) – Director Lo Wei's direct attempt to position Chan as Bruce Lee's successor.
– A historic cinematic event that paired Jackie Chan and Jet Li on screen for the first time. index of jackie chan movies
| Era | Key Films | Defining Characteristics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Big and Little Wong Tin Bar (1962), Fist of Fury (1972), Enter the Dragon (1973) | Minor roles and dangerous stunt work in Bruce Lee films. | | The Kung Fu Comedy Breakthrough (1976-1979) | Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978), Drunken Master (1978) | Introduction of comedic kung fu and the birth of his signature style. | | Directorial Rise and Elaborate Stunts (1980-1984) | The Young Master (1980), Project A (1983) | Chan takes creative control, directing and performing large-scale stunts. | | Global Stardom & Hong Kong Excellence (1985-1999) | Police Story (1985), Armour of God (1986), Rush Hour (1998) | The golden era combining modern settings with elaborate stunts. | | Hollywood & Mature Roles (2000-Present) | Shanghai Noon (2000), The Karate Kid (2010), Ride On (2023), Karate Kid: Legends (2025) | Focus on dramatic, paternal, and international roles. | (1976) – Director Lo Wei's direct attempt to
(1995): His major breakthrough into the American market [30, 8]. Rush Hour | | The Kung Fu Comedy Breakthrough (1976-1979)
– To experience the Hollywood buddy-cop chemistry that made him a global icon.
If you were to scroll to the bottom of the "Index," past the modern CGI blockbusters, you would find the roots of the legend.