How Jackie Chan Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

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

Jackie Chan, born Fang Shilong, is a highly influential Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and stuntman. Renowned for his acrobatic fighting style, slapstick comedy, and daring stunts performed without doubles, he gained international recognition for his unique on-screen persona. Chan's career started at the Peking Opera School, where he honed his martial arts and acting skills as one of the Seven Little Fortunes. With a filmography spanning over 150 movies across six decades, he is considered a cinematic icon and one of the most important martial artists in film history.

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

1984: Inspiration for Spartan X arcade game

In 1984, Jackie Chan's film Wheels on Meals (called Spartan X in Japan) spawned 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, Spartan X laid the foundations for the beat 'em up genre, and inspired other games including Street Fighter.

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2011: Inspiration for The Raid: Redemption

In 2011, The Raid: Redemption from Indonesian cinema, was one of numerous films from around the world that have taken 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, Kingsman: The Secret Service was one of numerous films from around the world that have taken inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2014: Opening of JC Film Gallery

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

2017: Inspiration for Atomic Blonde

In 2017, Atomic Blonde was one of numerous films from around the world that have taken inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2018: Inspiration for Black Panther

In 2018, Black Panther from the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, was one of numerous films that have taken inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2020: Inspiration for Birds of Prey and Extraction

In 2020, Birds of Prey from the DC Extended Universe film and the Netflix film Extraction, were two of numerous films that have taken inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2020: Wax figure revealed at Madame Tussauds New York

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

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

In 2021, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings from the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, was one of numerous films that have taken inspiration from Jackie Chan's fight sequences and action choreography.

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2022: Influence on Uncharted action scenes

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

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