Chinese Zodiac
Chinese Zodiac
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Chinese Zodiac

Original Native Title: 十二生肖 (cn)

Twelve heads. Five continents. One man.

Audio Tracks:MandarinEnglishFrenchSpanishRussian

Asian Hawk leads a mercenary team to recover several lost artifacts from the Old Summer Palace, the bronze heads of the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals which were sacked by the French and British armies from the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860. Assisted by a Chinese student and a Parisian woman, Hawk stops at nothing to accomplish the mission.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Jackie Chan

Asian Hawk leads a mercenary team to recover several lost artifacts from the Old Summer Palace, the bronze heads of the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals which were sacked by the French and British armies from the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860. Assisted by a Chinese student and a Parisian woman, Hawk stops at nothing to accomplish the mission.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & Loyalty
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Chinese Zodiac.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Jackie Chan

Screenplay / Writers

Edward Tang, Jackie Chan, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei

Executive Producers

Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai, Barbie Tung Wan-Si, Jackie Chan

Original Score

Nathan Wang

Cinematography

Ng Man-Ching

Film Editing

Yau Chi-Wai

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Kitty Chau Cheuk-Wai

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (4)1-Click Fast Search
Production Studios & Global Distribution
JCE MoviesHK
Beijing Dragon Garden Culture & ArtCN
Huayi Brothers PicturesCN
Jackie & JJ ProductionsHK

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
ChinaHong Kong

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
JCE MoviesPrimary Studio Soundstage
Beijing Dragon Garden Culture & ArtPrimary Studio Soundstage
Huayi Brothers PicturesPrimary Studio Soundstage
Jackie & JJ ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Shanghai Film GroupPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets

Camera Optics

IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2009 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2010 - 2011 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2011 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

December 20, 2012

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of Chinese Zodiac, Jackie Chan and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Jackie Chan's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Chinese Zodiac, Jackie Chan underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Yao Xingtong. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Jackie Chan concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Chinese Zodiac, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($171.3M Gross)

Chinese Zodiac conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $171.3 Million against an estimated $26.0 Million production budget (6.6x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Chinese Zodiac was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$26.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$171.3 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

6.6x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

China, Hong Kong

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Chinese Zodiac

Where was Chinese Zodiac filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Chinese Zodiac was filmed primarily across China, Hong Kong utilizing major facilities such as JCE Movies, Beijing Dragon Garden Culture & Art, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Jackie & JJ Productions, Shanghai Film Group. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Chinese Zodiac?

The ensemble features Jackie Chan as Jackie / Asian Hawk, Yao Xingtong as Coco, Kwon Sang-woo as Simon, Zhang Lanxin as Bonnie, under the visionary direction of Jackie Chan.

Where can I stream Chinese Zodiac online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Chinese Zodiac (2012) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Chinese Zodiac?

Chinese Zodiac is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.