The Forbidden Kingdom, a martial arts adventure film starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, was released in theaters.
Principal photography for The Forbidden Kingdom began.
Jackie Chan and Jet Li were cast as lead actors for The Forbidden Kingdom, marking their first on-screen collaboration.
The magical golden staff is forged, possessing immense power and sought after by many.
The Monkey King is imprisoned under a mountain by the Jade Warlord to prevent him from regaining power.
In modern times, Jason Lee steals the golden staff from a curio shop, inadvertently setting the adventure in motion.
Jason is mysteriously transported through time to ancient China after wielding the golden staff.
Jason encounters Lu Yan and the Silent Monk who guide and accompany him on his quest.
Jason and his companions rescue the imprisoned Golden Sparrow from the Jade Warlord's fortress.
Jason and the group confront and battle the Jade Warlord to free the Monkey King and restore peace.
The Monkey King is freed and returns to his rightful place, restoring balance to the land.
Having completed his quest, Jason returns to his own time, changed by his experiences.
