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John Cena Jackie Chan Starrer “Hidden Strike” Bags Impressive Worldwide Record In Only 48 Hours

Published 07/30/2023, 3:40 PM EDT

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The star power of John Cena has been soaring since his remarkable performance in DC’s Suicide Squad, leading to his own spin-off show, “The Peacemaker.” Now, Cena’s stardom takes a thrilling turn as he teams up with action legend Jackie Chan in the long-awaited movie, “Hidden Strike.” After facing numerous delays, the action-thriller-comedy film finally landed on Netflix, and it’s making a splash worldwide, achieving an impressive “world” record just 48 hours after its release.

Cena and Chan: Hollywood’s new power duo

John Cena’s star power in Hollywood is reaching new heights, and his latest movie venture with the legendary Jackie Chan is solid evidence of his rise to the top echelons of Tinseltown.

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“Hidden Strike” delivers the perfect action-packed blend with the dynamic duo of John Cena and Jackie Chan. This adrenaline-pumping action-thriller-comedy was in the works for quite some time, facing its fair share of challenges along the way.

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The excitement surrounding “Hidden Strike” doesn’t stop there. Within just 48 hours of its release, the movie achieved an astonishing feat – it claimed the coveted title of the No.1 film in the WORLD on Netflix!

For fans of both Cena and Jackie Chan, witnessing these two powerhouses sharing the same screen space is an absolute treat. After numerous delays, the wait is finally over.

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“Hidden Strike” delivers non-stop thrills, setting a world record in the process. But it was some journey for the movie to get to its release.

The Long Journey of “Hidden Strike”

“Hidden Strike” stretches back almost five years to 2018, when production wrapped in China. The project underwent several name changes. Initially known as “Snafu” and later as “Project X,” with plans to star Jackie Chan alongside Sylvester Stallone.

The film’s journey was filled with ups and downs, taking on titles like “Project X-traction,” “Ex-Baghdad,” and “The Furious Sandstorm” before settling on “Hidden Strike.” The film’s release faced delays, including those due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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With the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the idea of a Marine saving a Middle Eastern country lost its appeal. Additionally, John Cena mentioned Taiwan as a country during the F9 promotion angered China. It further strained U.S.-China relations.

Yet, the wait is over, and “Hidden Strike” has arrived on Netflix, bringing Cena and Chan’s electrifying chemistry to the global audience.

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Are you excited about the movie? What are your thoughts on this duo? Comment down below to share your thoughts.

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Sheron Singh is a WWE writer at Essentially Sports. She started watching and following the WWE when her father introduced it to her at the age of 6. Sheron has since been an avid fan and devotedly follows the sport.
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