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Jackie Chan's 'Armour of God IV: Ultimatum' to Film in Kazakhstan

Entertainment5/14/2026
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Jackie Chan will star in 'Armour of God IV: Ultimatum', which begins filming in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in July. The project is the first to enter production from the Alem Fund, a Kazakh financial initiative designed to boost the country's film profile. The film is targeting a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2027.

Facts First

  • Jackie Chan will star in 'Armour of God IV: Ultimatum', marking his first production in Central Asia.
  • Principal photography is scheduled to commence in July in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
  • The film is backed by the Alem Fund, an Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)-registered fund supporting Kazakh media projects.
  • The project is the first to enter production from the Alem Fund's current portfolio of six projects.
  • The film targets a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2027.

What Happened

Production has been confirmed for 'Armour of God IV: Ultimatum', starring Jackie Chan. The film will be directed by Robert Kun and produced by Salem Entertainment, with Esmond Ren and Igor Tsay also attached as producers. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in July, with filming locations in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. The project is backed by the Alem Fund, an AIFC-registered fund designed to support Kazakhstan-linked film projects, and is the first title from its current portfolio to enter production.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of Jackie Chan's action-comedy films, you may have a new installment of a long-running franchise to look forward to. The project's international backing and filming locations could lead to unique cinematic settings and cultural representation in a major Hollywood-style production.

What's Next

Filming is set to begin in July. If production stays on schedule, the film could be released worldwide in the second quarter of 2027. The success of this project may influence the Alem Fund's future investment decisions in other Kazakh media projects.

Perspectives

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Jackie Chan suggests that the collaboration with Kazakh partners serves as a gateway for future projects and provides unique 'visual and creative ideas' for viewers.
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Igor Tsay views the production as an 'absolutely historic moment' that carries both a 'great honor' and a 'great responsibility' for the growth of the Central Asian film industry.