World-famous actor Jackie Chan will shoot “Armour of God IV: Ultimatum” in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.

Axar.az informs, citing Variety, that it's the star’s first production in the Central Asian region.

Directed by Robert Kun and produced by Salem Entertainment, the film is scheduled to commence principal photography in July and is targeting a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2027.

The film continues the story of Jackie Chan’s recurring character, the Asian Hawk, who is drawn back into action when a global hunt erupts over an ancient artifact known as the Tumar, carrying a reward of more than $20 million. Filming will take place across Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.

Chan said: “This is my first project with Kazakh partners, but it will not be the last. We will be announcing much more soon. I have never filmed there before, and it opens up many new visual and creative ideas that we will be able to bring to audiences.”

The franchise launched with “Armour of God” in 1986, in which Chan starred and directed, followed by “Armour of God II: Operation Condor” in 1991. The third installment, “Chinese Zodiac,” arrived in 2012, with Chan again directing and starring. All three films centered on the globetrotting exploits of the Asian Hawk character.

Kun is an action director and actor with credits on more than 40 films, among them “Day Watch,” “Wanted” and “Major Grom.” Salem Entertainment is a Kazakh production company with a slate spanning films, series and digital-first projects for regional and international audiences.

It is worth noting that earlier reports said the film would be shot in Kazakhstan, with no mention of Azerbaijan’s involvement.