How Jackie Chan Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

How the contributions of Jackie Chan continue to shape the world today.

Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor and filmmaker renowned for his acrobatic fighting style, slapstick comedy, and innovative stunt work. His career spans over six decades, during which he has become an iconic and influential martial artist in cinema history. Chan is known for performing his own stunts and his films have grossed over $2.7 billion globally.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1984: Release of Spartan X Arcade Game

In 1984, Jackie Chan's film Wheels on Meals (called Spartan X in Japan) inspired the hit beat 'em up arcade game Spartan X (released as Kung-Fu Master in Western markets).

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1985: Inspiration for Super Mario Bros.

In 1985, Spartan X laid the foundations for the beat 'em up genre, and inspired other games including Super Mario Bros.

1987: Inspiration for Street Fighter

In 1987, the arcade game Spartan X inspired other games including Street Fighter.

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1995: Lifetime Achievement Award at the MTV Movie Awards

In 1995, Quentin Tarantino presented Jackie Chan with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the MTV Movie Awards, praising him as one of the best filmmakers and physical comedians.

2001: Induction into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame

In 2001, Jackie Chan was inducted into the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame.

2011: Inspiration for The Raid: Redemption

In 2011, the Indonesian film The Raid: Redemption took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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November 2013: Unveiling of Jackie Chan's Statue

In November 2013, a statue of Jackie Chan was unveiled in front of what is now known as the JC Film Gallery.

2014: Inspiration for Kingsman: The Secret Service

In 2014, the film Kingsman: The Secret Service took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2014: Opening of the JC Film Gallery

In the spring of 2014, the JC Film Gallery opened.

2017: Inspiration for Atomic Blonde

In 2017, the film Atomic Blonde took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2018: Inspiration for Black Panther

In 2018, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2020: Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds New York

In 2020, a wax figure of Jackie Chan was revealed at Madame Tussauds New York.

2020: Inspiration for Birds of Prey and Extraction

In 2020, the DC Extended Universe film Birds of Prey and the Netflix film Extraction took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2021: Inspiration for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

In 2021, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings took inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2022: Tom Holland Cited Jackie Chan as an Influence

In 2022, Tom Holland cited Jackie Chan as an influence on several action scenes in Uncharted, noting Chan's unique use of his surroundings to fight people.

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