The Direct-to-Video Era and Experimental Action (1996–2007)
| Year | Title | Role | Why watch | |---|---:|---|---| | 1988 | Bloodsport | Frank Dux | Breakout, cult classic | | 1990 | Kickboxer | Kurt Sloane | Signature martial-arts | | 1993 | Universal Soldier | Luc Deveraux | Sci‑fi action franchise start | | 1996 | Timecop | Max Walker | Top box-office, sci‑fi/action | | 2008 | JCVD | Self | Critically acclaimed, meta role | | 2009 | Universal Soldier: Regeneration | Luc Deveraux | Franchise return | jeanclaude van damme all movies
Van Damme continues to balance nostalgic martial arts returns, comedic self-parodies, and gritty international thrillers. jeanclaude van damme all movies
A Turkish film featuring a cameo by Van Damme. jeanclaude van damme all movies
A gritty, critically praised revival of the franchise that ignored previous sequels, re-teaming Van Damme with Dolph Lundgren in a bleak, brutal setting.