David Leitch, the action filmmaker known for John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, is reuniting with Jason Statham (The Meg) for a new action-comedy titled Jason Statham Stole My Bike.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film will see Statham “in the role of a lifetime, playing global action superstar Jason Statham“. The budget is being set north of $80M, an increasingly rare proposition in the indie marketplace, and the project Continue reading →

On September 14, 2026, Third Window Films is releasing the Blu-ray for 2000’s Crazy Lips and 2001’s Gore From Outer Space. This set of totally insane films comes from Japan’s Omega Pictures (Audition, Love Exposure), produced by Takashige Ichise (Juon, Dark Water), written by Hiroshi Takahashi (The Ring series) and directed by Hirohisa Sasaki (Tales of Terror from Tokyo).

This 2-disc special edition release (limited to just 2,000 units) contains new director approved restorations of both these Continue reading →

On September 21, 2026, Eureka is releasing the Limited Edition set for Cruel Tales of the Bohachi, which includes 1973’s Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight on 4K UHD/Blu-ray and 1974’s Bohachi Bushido: The Villain on Blu-ray (Region B).

Based on the popular manga by Lone Wolf and Cub creators Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight is one of the standout films in the career of Teruo Ishii (Shogun’s Joy of Torture), known in Japan Continue reading →

The new documentary exploring Game of Death is being screened at the Asian American International Film Festival in August. The film examines both Bruce Lee’s unfinished 1972 production and the 1978 “completed” version. Canvan is best known for Game of Death Redux and the highly anticipated, still unreleased Game of Death Redux 2.0, a project that has become the subject of considerable controversy and mystery among Bruce Lee fans.

Read the official details below:

Bruce Lee’s unfinished film Game of Death has long captivated audiences. The footage he shot before his untimely passing – later reworked and incorporated into a film bearing the same title – carries a mysterious, almost mythic allure. Within these Continue reading →

“The Living Dragon” Poster

The new martial arts film, The Living Dragon (aka Dream Story), is now playing in Japanese theaters. The project centers on legendary martial arts star Yasuaki Kurata (Ninja in Deadly Trap, Empty Hands).

The Living Dragon includes a special appearance by the great Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In), who starred alongside Yasuaki in 1985’s Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars, 1986’s Millionaires Express and 2017’s God of War.

The film also stars Fumi Taniguchi (Shogun’s Ninja), Seiji Takaiwa (Tatsujin Warriors), Masaya Kato (Shinjuku Incident) and Rina Takeda (Re:Born), and with segments directed by Koichi Sakamoto (Shogun’s Ninja), Yuji Shimomura Continue reading →

Director Albert Hughes, one half of the Hughes Brothers (Menace II Society, Book of Eli), is teaming up with martial arts star Iko Uwais (Wings of Dread, The Raid, The Raid 2) for Jakarta.

The upcoming series revolves around a generational family set in Indonesia’s bustling capital, where rapid globalization reshapes 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).

Written by Matt Venne (Acts of Vengeance, 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 Continue reading →

“Citizen Vigilante” Poster

Cult director Uwe Boll (In the Name of the King, Rampage) is currently making headlines with Citizen Vigilante, which has become an unlikely viral sensation. The politically charged thriller follows a vigilante (Armie Hammer) who targets undocumented immigrants responsible for deadly crimes, a premise that reportedly led to the film being banned in Germany.

The ban drew the attention of Elon Musk, who shared the film online for free, helping it rack up more than 10.5 million views. After its streaming debut, Citizen Vigilante climbed to the No. 1 spot for digital purchases on both Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. According to Boll, the film had earned around $600,000 as of June 30, 2026, against a reported production budget of $2 million.

Originally titled The Dark Knight, a name later changed after a cease and desist from Warner, Citizen Vigilante is being Continue reading →

On September 28, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Octagon, a 1980 actioner directed by Eric Karson (Black Eagle, Angel Town) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon).

Ninjas were supposed to have died out three Continue reading →