JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES (2026)

Twelve Talismans. One Very Tired Hero.

“Twelve Talismans. One very tired hero.”

Few animated series captured the perfect balance of action, mythology, and humor quite like Jackie Chan Adventures. In 2026, the beloved franchise returns in a bold cinematic revival that honors its roots while raising the stakes for a new generation. Jackie Chan Adventures (2026) isn’t just a nostalgic callback—it’s a globe-trotting supernatural adventure where ancient magic collides with modern chaos, and heroism comes with sore muscles and endless bad luck.

At its heart, the film remembers what made the original special: Jackie doesn’t want to save the world—he just ends up doing it anyway.

The Return of the Talismans

The story ignites when ancient artifacts begin resurfacing across the globe—museums, black markets, archaeological digs, and forgotten ruins. Each artifact bears the unmistakable mark of the Twelve Talismans, legendary relics tied to the powers of the Chinese Zodiac.

Super strength. Speed. Fire. Healing. Invisibility.

Once scattered and dormant, the Talismans awaken one by one, sending shockwaves through the supernatural underworld. Their reactivation signals something far worse: Shendu’s followers are back, and they are preparing a ritual to restore the ancient demon sorcerer to full power.

The race is on.

Jackie Chan: Hero by Accident (Again)

Jackie Chan returns as the most reluctant hero in action cinema. Now older, wiser, and significantly more exhausted, Jackie wants a quiet life cataloging artifacts and avoiding danger. Unfortunately, danger has never respected Jackie’s wishes.

Every Talisman recovered brings new power—and bigger consequences. Jackie’s fights are as creative and chaotic as ever, using everyday objects as weapons: ladders, umbrellas, rolling carts, museum displays, and priceless artifacts he definitely wasn’t supposed to touch.

The brilliance of Jackie Chan Adventures has always been its physical comedy blended with real stakes. Jackie doesn’t win because he’s the strongest—he wins because he’s clever, persistent, and lucky in the worst possible ways.

And every victory comes with bruises.

Jade: Chaos, Courage, and Confidence

Jade is no longer just the reckless kid who jumps into danger—she’s grown into a confident, sharp-witted adventurer who charges into chaos with fearless enthusiasm.

Where Jackie hesitates, Jade leaps.

Where Jackie plans, Jade improvises.

Their dynamic remains the emotional core of the film: a balance between caution and courage, responsibility and reckless bravery. Jade believes in heroes. Jackie believes in survival. Together, they form an unstoppable—if constantly arguing—team.

Jade’s arc explores what it means to inherit responsibility without losing joy. She embraces the magic, the danger, and the thrill, even as she begins to understand the weight Jackie has carried for decades.