Jackie Chan has confirmed he has no plans to retire as he makes his comeback in Karate Kid: Legends, reprising his role as Mr. Han after a 15-year gap. Now 71, Chan remains committed to performing his own stunts, stating, “That’s who I am, and that won’t change unless I ever retire—which I won’t.”
Speaking during the film’s global promotion, the veteran action star said physical training has become instinctual after decades in the industry. He also reflected on how modern visual effects have reshaped action films, allowing actors to attempt stunts digitally—though he believes this often lacks the realism of traditional methods.
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Chan called CGI a “double-edged sword,” expanding creative options but reducing the authenticity of risk. He warned others not to follow his extreme stunt style, saying, “It’s simply too dangerous.”
Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, Karate Kid: Legends hits theaters on May 30, marking a major revival of the iconic martial arts series.
