11 Movie Franchises We Wish Weren’t Dead

11. Rush Hour

A bit of a soft entry here to start us off, but who doesn’t grieve for the Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker duo to hit back at the silver screen?

They’re one of the most likeable comedy pairings of the past two decades and there’s something undeniably addictive and charming about this series.

Sure it skirts the line of acceptable portrayals of racial identities a little closely, but to see the twosome poking fun at their own, and each other's culture, while desperately trying to crack a case with comical verve will always be a worthwhile experience.

Could There Be A Comeback?

Although it’s listed on IMDb, the series is, as far as we’re concerned, still dead, as nothing concrete has yet been announced. Both Chan and Tucker have demonstrated their willingness to return to the franchise, but any follow through is but rumoured.

Perhaps Brett Ratner’s refusal to return to direct has something to do with it. Or perhaps even the dire (and quickly cancelled) 2016 TV series put the block on it. Let's continue to live in hope.