Martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (The Prosecutor, Chasing the Dragon) is currently putting the finishing touches on post production for Caine, the highly anticipated John Wick spin off that sees Yen reprise his role as the blind assassin introduced in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4.

Taking place after the events in John Wick: Chapter 4, the upcoming film follows Caine (Yen), a blind assassin freed from his obligations to The High Table, a council that runs a global empire controlled by elite crime families, who finds Continue reading →

Legendary martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge, The Foreigner) is returning to the Armour of God franchise with Armour of God 4: Ultimatum.

The upcoming film is directed by Kazakhstan’s Robert Kun, who is perhaps best known for his role as second unit director on Continue reading →

“Kung Fu Soccer” Poster

Celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle) is currently prepping Kung Fu Soccer (aka Shaolin Women’s Soccer), his anticipated sequel to 2001’s Shaolin Soccer.

Unlike the original, Chow is only directing this time around. The sequel shifts its focus to a female soccer team and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Zhang Xiaofei (Five Hundred Miles), Dilraba Dilmurat (21 Karat), Yixing Zhang (A Legend), Xu Jiao (CJ7), Mi Ai (Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force), Sisley Choi (The Prosecutor), Isabelle Zhang, Jiayue Li and Zhao Lina.

Wong Yat-fei (Lee Rock), who played the blithering, chain-smoking Iron Head from the original, returns as the same character.

Additionally, Carina Lau (Warriors of the Future), Takeru Satoh (Rurouni Kenshin), MC Jin (Gallants) and comedian Jimmy Continue reading →

“Train to Busan” Poster

Well Go USA is bringing Yeon Sang-ho’s groundbreaking zombie thriller Train to Busan back to theaters on August, 14, 2026 in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

What begins as a simple birthday trip for a father and daughter turns into a high-octane fight for survival when a zombie outbreak ravages South Korea. Trapped on a speeding train, they must navigate a landscape of terror to reach safety. Experience the relentless action and heart-wrenching drama on the big screen like never before.

Directed by Yeon Sang-ho (Colony, Peninsula), this 2016 horror favorite stars Gong Yoo (The Suspect), Ma Dong-Seok (Veteran), Jung Yu-Mi  (A Bittersweet Life), Choi Woo-Sik (Big Match), Kim Soo-Ahn (The Net) and Ahn So-Hee (Hellcats).

 Footnote: Be sure to read our review of Yeon Sang-ho’s latest Continue reading →

On August 11, 2026, Lionsgate Unlimited will release the acclaimed action thriller The Furious on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray, starring martial arts standouts Xie Miao (Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman) and Joe Taslim (The Raid).

After the daughter of Wang Wei (Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Taslim) – a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously Continue reading →

Nansun Shi, one of the most respected figures in Hong Kong cinema, has passed away due to to health complications. A producer, executive, and longtime champion of filmmakers, Shi played a major role in shaping the golden era of Hong Kong film.

Before co-founding Film Workshop with Tsui Hark, whom she was also married to for a time, Shi had already cemented her place in the industry as a major force behind Cinema City, the legendary production powerhouse she helped launch alongside Karl Maka and Raymond Wong.

Through Film Workshop, Shi continued her impact by helping bring some of Hong Kong cinema’s most beloved classics to life, including A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, and Once Upon a Time in China. She was a driving force who helped nurture some of the industry’s greatest talents and brought Hong Kong films to audiences around the world.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to her family Continue reading →

“Karateka” Poster

As much as we’d love for this to be a live action adaptation of Jordan Mechner’s classic 1984 video game of the same name, it isn’t. Even better, this Karateka is based on the inspiring true story of Sandra Sánchez.

Karateka follows Sandra Sánchez (Andrea Ros), who chased her Olympic dream at 39, an age when most athletes have already stepped away from competition. Supported by her coach (Patrick Criado) and life partner, she set out to challenge Japan’s long-standing dominance and carve her name into karate history.

Directed by Aritz Moreno (Advantages of Travelling by Train), Karateka features an international supporting cast that includes Ernesto Alterio (The Other Side of the Bed), Antonio Continue reading →

Later this year, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a 4K Ultra HD for for The Corruptor, a 1999 action/thriller directed by James Foley (Glengarry Glen Ross, At Close Range).

The Corruptor stars Hong Kong screen legend Chow Yun-fat (Project Gutenberg, The Killer), Mark Wahlberg (The Departed, Mile 22, The Big Hit), Ric Young (Kiss of the Dragon), Jon Kit Lee (Romeo Must Die), Brian Cox (Braveheart) and Continue reading →

Post-production is now underway on Brawler, the upcoming action thriller that marks the feature directorial debut of Scott Adkins (Prisoner of War, John Wick 4, Ip Man 4).

Joining Adkins is Lewis Tan (Mortal Kombat), Larry Lamb (The Hatton Garden Job), Emily Bennett, as well as Adkins’ frequent collaborators Lee Continue reading →

On October 19, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Visitor Q, a 2001 Japanese cult classic from Takashi Miike (Blazing Fists, 13 Assassins, Audition).

From the mind of Takashi Miike comes his most transgressive film yet: unflinching yet darkly humorous, Visitor Q pushes the limits of filmic representation as far as they will go. Equal parts Pasolini, Ozu and John Waters, this may well Continue reading →