On July 20, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Story of Ricky (aka Riki-Oh), a 1989 action-fantasy from director Nam Nai Choi (Saga of the Phoenix), which can pre-ordered today from Goodie Emporium!
Set in the year 2001 where all correctional facilities have been privatised, martial artist Ricky finds himself victim to the corrupt system when he is found guilty Continue reading
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Director: Wilson Yip
Cast: Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Dong Jie, Li Xiaoran, Yu Kang, Chen Kuan-tai, Yuen Wah, Wong Yuk-long, Sheren Tang, Xing Yu
Running Time: 94 min.
By Z Ravas
I hadn’t seen Dragon Tiger Gate since it was new on DVD in 2007. It was released on disc in the States by Tai Seng, by the way, just in case you want a reminder of how long ago ’07 was—yes, before distributors like Well Go USA and 88Films got into the game, Tai Seng was more or less the only label for Hong Kong films in North America, and their releases often left much to be desired in terms of their picture quality. I remember I didn’t care for Dragon Tiger Gate when I first saw it—I think in a post-SPL world, the film’s reliance on wire work felt like a bit of a step back as far as Donnie Yen’s action design was concerned…
…or maybe it was the hair? I mean, just look at that cover art. They got a 43 year-old Donnie Yen wearing the wig from Little Nicky in this MFer!
After recently revisiting SPL recently, I was curious to return to Dragon Tiger Gate and see if I had perhaps been unfair to it in the past. What I will say is, this is the most bizarrely front-loaded action movie that I think I’ve ever seen. By that I mean: arguably the two best action sequences in the entire film occur within the first ten to fifteen minutes. If you see a fight scene from Dragon Tiger Gate clipped on Twitter, it’s almost guaranteed to be the sequence with Nicholas Tse Continue reading
Production is currently underway for Brawler, an upcoming actioner that’ll mark the 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 Charles (One Shot, Accident Man) and Mark Strange (Avengement, Ip Man 4: The Finale).
Written by Matt Venne (Dexter: Resurrection), Brawler involves former MMA champ who finds himself pulled back into a deadly underworld when his past catches up with him. Armed with only his fists, he’s forced to fight off hitmen, gangs, and his own personal Continue reading
On August 11, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1974’s Stoner. Ex-Bond George Lazenby was a friend to Bruce Lee – they’d discussed a collaboration on the night Bruce died – and here we finally get to see his moves. Directed by Huang Feng (The Tournament) and co-starring the infamous Betty Ting Pei (Bruce Lee’s secret lover!) and a young Sammo Hung (who also arranged the outrageous action), Stoner is one of the first great international martial arts movies.
Someone’s flooding Australia with designer drugs and Sydney’s toughest cop, Joshua Stoner – played by Lazenby (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Queen’s Ransom) – has travelled to Hong Kong to find out who. He’s not the only one Continue reading
After 10+ years of being in limbo, Warner Bros. and director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) are finally moving forward with Edge of Tomorrow 2 (aka Live Die Repeat and Repeat), the sequel to 2014’s Edge of Tomorrow.
Both Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning) and Emily Blunt (The Fall Guy) will be reprising their roles from the first film.
“We have an amazing story! It’s incredible! Way better than the first film, and I obviously loved the first film. Tom is excited about it, and Emily Blunt is excited Continue reading
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Hot off the heels of Bren Foster’s impressive 2024 film debut, Life After Fighting – which he also directed, wrote, produced and choreographed – Foster is now putting finishing touches on his starring/directorial effort, Relentless.
In the film, a former soldier/fighter (Foster) is forced back into the brutal underground arena when he’s faced with the fight of his life – not against an opponent, but against time itself. Driven by love and the desperate need to protect his family’s future, he steps into a world where every hit could be his last. As the line between sacrifice and self- destruction blurs, his journey becomes a raw and emotional battle for redemption, legacy, and the enduring power of love (via FilmInk).
As with Life After Fightin, Foster not only stars, but is also fight choreographer, producer Continue reading
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is 88 Films’ 4-Disc 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) for The Protector, a 1985 actioner from director James Glickenhaus (The Exterminator) and Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge). The film is now available for Pre-order at Goodie Emporium, so secure your copy today!
After the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman’s daughter, maverick New York City cops Billy Wong (Chan) and Danny Garoni (Danny Aiello) are sent to garner leads in Hong Kong, but the pair find themselves beset by the local police Continue reading
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Director: Siyu Cheng
Cast: Ashton Chen, Lin Fengchao, Wang Zhen Er, Michael Mao, Liu Yitong, Rui Xiu
Running Time: 98 min.
By Paul Bramhall
An unexpected phenomena occurred in the 2020’s that I’d dare say won’t be fully appreciated until we have enough hindsight to look back on them – the Chinese streaming industry (or web movies as they’re known locally) elevated its action genre offerings to a level that effectively filled the void Hong Kong cinema left behind two decades earlier. When former HK action alumni like Xie Miao, Andy On, Ashton Chen, and Liu Fengchao started showing up in streaming movies made by the likes of iQIYI and YOUKU during the 2010’s, the general sentiment was that they were appearing in productions unworthy of their talents. However the streaming space hasn’t stood still, and from the format’s beginnings in the 2010’s, the 2020’s has seen the rise of directors like Siyu Cheng and Qin Pengfei who’ve breathed new life into the action genre.
The only tragedy is that many fans looking for a fix of Hong Kong style action may not even know of their existence. While HK cinema of old aimed to be as marketable to overseas territories as possible due to its small population locally, with a population over 1 billion productions made to appeal to Chinese audiences in the 21st century have no such concerns – if anyone watches them outside of China that’s just a bonus. Thankfully, astute fans have kept their Continue reading
On August 25, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1974’s The Tournament. Directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and featuring some of Angela Mao’s very best fights, The Tournament is a classic ‘basher’ from the early seventies, with awesome action arranged by the legendary Sammo Hung (Dragons Forever).
After one of his students dies at a martial arts tournament in Thailand, kung fu master Lau (Ko Hisiang-ting) suffers deep dishonour and kills himself. His children – Carter Wong (When Taekwondo Strikes, Big Trouble in Little China) and Angela Continue reading
The Double Crossers | Blu-ray (Eureka)
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Double Crossers (read our review), a 1976 Golden Harvest actioner from director Jeong Chang-hwa (The Devil’s Treasure, King Boxer) that stars South Korean martial artist Shin Il-ryong (The Dragon Lives Again) and featuring the legendary Sammo Hung (The Magnificent Butcher).
Following his late father’s murder, police officer Detective Lung (Shin) discovers that both of his parents were involved in a smuggling ring – and that his father was killed by its leader, a violent criminal now living in Hong Kong under the name Wang (Chao Hsiung, The One-Armed Swordsman). Determined to avenge his father’s death, Lung resigns from the police force to take matters into his own hands. Teaming up with a smuggler who was once a close friend and partner-in-crime Continue reading
On July 14, 2026, Shout Factory is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Full Contact, a 1992 Hong Kong action film from director Ringo Lam (Sky on Fire, City on Fire).
Essentially, a Hong Kong remake of John Boorman’s ’60s existential action flick Point Blank (also remade by Mel Gibson in 1999’s Payback), Full Contact is a high-octane mix of guns, motorcycles, sluts, homicidal homosexuals, Road Warrior-rejects, and cock rock.
In the dangerous streets of Bangkok, a tough guy (Chow Yun-fat) is pushed to the edge when his best friend falls into the grip of a ruthless loan shark. Forced to run, they team up with a volatile crew for a high-stakes heist, which turns into an even more deadlier gamble.
Full Contact also stars Continue reading
“The Butcher’s Blade” Poster
Director: Liu Wenpu
Cast: Liu Fengchao, Yuan Fufu, Chunyu Shanshan, Liu En Shang, Gao Wei Man, Liu Ben
Running Time: 90 min.
By Paul Bramhall
Remember those old-school Korean kung-fu movies that got re-titled for international distribution with names like Shaolin Drunken Monkey and 7-Star Grand Mantis, only to leave viewers baffled when it turned out there was no discernible monkey (drunken or any other) or mantis styles on display? The 2026 Chinese streaming movie The Butcher’s Blade kind of falls into the same category, albeit it more than 40 years later, in that I can confidently say there where no butcher’s blades in sight. Perhaps the title is intended to be a metaphor, in which case it would require me exerting more brain power than I currently have available, but in any case, if you’re after some butcher blade action, my recommendation is to stick with Korea’s Kundo: Age of the Rampant.
Having addressed the elephant in the room, the story involves a constable played by Liu Fengchao (Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance, The Four 2), who also serves as our narrator. Having trained at the prestigious Eagle Hall 10 years earlier in the 3 principles of being a constable – capture, interrogation, and execution – his reluctance to get involved in the brutality interrogation usually entails has seen him held back to a local prefecture over the big city. Keen Continue reading
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of May.
If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial!
Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive Continue reading
On August 11, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Operation Scorpio (aka Scorpion King), a 1992 martial arts film directed by David Lai Dai-Wai (Runaway Blues).
A young man learns martial arts from two masters of opposing styles, he then combines them to take on the local gangster’s son, who is a master Continue reading
Bleeding Steel | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jackie Chan’s Bleeding Steel (read our review), a big budget, sci-fi actioner written and directed by Leo Zhang (Chrysanthemum to the Beast).
Bleeding Steel sees Chan’s first excursion into the realms of science fiction, in a Mainland Chinese production that has him paired with director Leo Zhang, here helming his sophomore feature after his 2012 debut Chrysanthemum to the Beast.
Chan stars as a hardened special forces agent who fights to protect a young woman from a sinister criminal gang. At the same time he feels a special connection to the young woman, like they met Continue reading
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