“One Spoon Of Chocolate” Poster

Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA (The Man with the Iron Fists) is getting ready to unleash One Spoon of Chocolate, an upcoming thriller he directed, wrote, and produced.

The film is being released through 36 Cinema Distribution (aka 36 Cinema), a division of 36 Chambers, the lifestyle brand launched by RZA with business partner Mustafa Shaikh. The movie is getting some marketing push from RZA’s Kill Bill collaborator Quentin Tarantino, who has come aboard to present the film.

One Spoon of Chocolate centers on an ex military convict who tries to start a new life in a quiet small town. Just as he begins to find love and a sense of peace, his past returns and pulls him back into violence and chaos (via Deadline).

The film stars Shameik Continue reading →

“Panda Plan 2 : The Magical Tribe” Poster

Martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On) re-teams with “Hu Hu” for Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe, an upcoming release that will hit theaters on April 17th from Well Go USA.

This time around, Derek Hui (Coffee or Tea?) replaces Zhang Luan (Panda Plan) as director. Co-stars for Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe include Qiao Shan (The Myth), Yinglu Wang (I Am Nobody), Tian Qiu (Land of Broken Hearts), Yang Yu (Ne Zha) and Rongguang Yu (Ride On).

When the giant panda “Hu Hu” (from the original Panda Plan) is about to move into a new panda pavilion, international thieves suddenly strike. Kung fu superstar Jackie (Chan) fights the robbers but falls off a cliff during the struggle. After waking up, he unexpectedly finds himself in a mystical tribe. To return to the panda Continue reading →

James Wan (Saw, Furious 7) is set to direct Paramount Pictures’ U.S. remake of the 2019 South Korean crime thriller The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (read our review), with original star Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Derailed, Unstoppable), reprising his role.

The original film centered around a crime boss Jang Dong-su (Lee), who – after having barely surviving an attack by an elusive serial killer – finds himself Continue reading →

A third follow-up to Netflix’ action film franchise, following 2020’s Extraction and 2023’s Extraction 2, is deep into pre-production from the streaming giant.

The franchise’s director Sam Hargrave (Unlucky Stars) and leading star Chris Hemsworth (Thor) will both be returning for the third outing.

Hargrave, following in the footsteps of stuntmen-turned-directors like David Leitch (Atomic Blonde) and Chad Stahelski (John Wick), will once again deliver Continue reading →

The anctipated Rambo prequel is currently in production in Bangkok, Thailand from Millennium Media/Lionsgate (The Expendables), who enlisted the services of Jalmari Helander (Big Game), a director best known for his celebrated 2022 Finnish action film, Sisu.

Titled John Rambo, the film – scribed from Rory Continue reading →

For more than a decade, Legend of Conan, also known as King Conan or Conan the Conqueror, has been stuck in development limbo. The film was meant to be a true sequel to John Milius’ 1982 classic Conan the Barbarian, with Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to the role that made him a star. But after more than 25+ years of announcements, studio hopping and interviews, the project kept stalling.

City on Fire has followed the story since day one, and for a long time it sounded like the movie might actually happen. In 2001, Milius himself had completed a script, titled King Conan: Crown of Iron, centering on an older, settled King Conan, weary and softened by Continue reading →

On June 9, 2026, 88 Films (U.S.) will be releasing 1983’s Project A and 1987’s Project A Part II in standard editions. Both films will be released separately and will include both 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray discs.

In Project A, fighting against pirates at the turn of the 20th century, the Hong Kong navy are failing miserably. It’s up to Sergeant Lung (Jackie Chan) and Continue reading →

On May 8, 2026, Arrow is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for G.I. Samurai (aka Time Slip or I Want To). Directed by Kosei Saito (Ninja Wars), this 1979 actioner stars martial arts legend Sonny Chiba (Fighting Fist, Soul of Chiba).

During a routine military exercise, modern-day soldiers led by Second Lieutenant Iba (Chiba) find themselves transported back in time four hundred years to war-torn feudal Japan. Facing attack by samurai warriors from rival clans, frictions Continue reading →

“Mexicali” Theatrical Poster

On March 13, 2026, Goldwyn Films is releasing Mexicali (aka The Farmer), an upcoming action film starring martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster – fresh off his acclaimed 2024 film, Life After Fighting.

Ex-fighter Joe (Foster) helps run his partner Estrella’s farm in Mexico. After taking underground fights to support workers, he’s forced to defend himself and Marco when Chavez’s gang attacks them on the road.

Mexicali marks the debut feature for director Luke LaFontaine, who is known for his stunt work in titles such as Iron Man and the Oldboy remake. Fight choreography is handled by both LaFontaine and Foster.

The film is written by Continue reading →

On June 23, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 2002’s Ping Pong. Adapted from Taiyo Matsumoto’s cult manga series, the debut feature of Fumihiko Sori (Vexille, Fullmetal Alchemist) is a zero-to-hero tale of friendship, dedication and sportsmanship, featuring exhilarating table-tennis battles that will make you never look at the sport in quite the same way again.​

Punkish ping pong prodigy Peco (Yosuke Kubozuka; Go, Silence) is on a losing streak, not helped by his friend since childhood, Smile (ARATA; After Life, United Red Army), intentionally letting him win in their practice sessions. As tournament day Continue reading →