This list focuses on the most significant films where Jackie Chan had a lead or major role, categorized by era and series. Era / Series Notable Titles Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978), Drunken Master (1978), The Fearless Hyena (1979) Police Story Series Police Story (1985), Police Story 2 (1988), (1992), First Strike (1996), New Police Story (2004) Project A / Armour of God (1983), Project A II (1987), Armour of God (1986), Operation Condor (1991), Chinese Zodiac (2012) Hollywood Breakthrough Rumble in the Bronx (1995), (1, 2, & 3), Shanghai Noon (2000), Shanghai Knights (2003) Recent Works (2020s) (2020), Good Night Beijing (2021), (2023), Hidden Strike (2023), Panda Plan (2024) Top-Rated Films (Critical Consensus)

Jackie Chan is a global icon known for blending high-stakes acrobatic stunts with impeccable physical comedy. Over a career spanning six decades, he has appeared in over 100 films, evolving from a child actor and stuntman into one of the most recognizable stars in cinema history. 🏛️ The Definitive Classics

(1980), Chan finally broke into the North American mainstream. Mainstream Breakthrough: Rumble in the Bronx (1995) made him a household name in America. The Rush Hour Trilogy: Starting with

Finally, the late-career entries— Kung Fu Yoga (2017), Vanguard (2020), and Ride On (2023)—form a coda of reflection. While critically mixed, these films are thematically crucial. They are not attempts to replicate the stunts of a 30-year-old. Instead, they explore legacy, the passing of the torch, and the toll of a life lived for the camera. Ride On , in particular, is a meta-narrative about an aging stuntman, and it only has meaning if one has followed the full arc of Chan’s list from the beginning. The outtakes in these later films no longer show raw ambition; they show a master grateful to still be standing.

: A massive success that solidified his status as a leading star in Asia. The Fearless Hyena : His directorial debut. The Golden Era of Hong Kong Action (1980s–Early 1990s)

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