
Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer Surpasses $214 Million in China
In just nine days, the film topped $214 million, outshining new releases and narrowing the gap with the previous year's performance.
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In just nine days, the film topped $214 million, outshining new releases and narrowing the gap with the previous year's performance.

Encore Films has secured global distribution rights for Stephen Chow’s upcoming Kung Fu Soccer, a spin‑off of his 2001 classic Shaolin Soccer. The film, directed by Chow and starring an all‑women martial‑arts soccer team, is set for a 2026 release outside mainland China, where Maoyan Entertainment will handle the domestic rollout.

Encore Films has acquired worldwide distribution rights for Kung Fu Soccer outside mainland China, partnering with Maoyan Entertainment for the domestic launch and tapping into global football enthusiasm.

Encore Films has acquired worldwide distribution rights for Kung Fu Soccer outside mainland China, positioning the film for a 2026 launch that aligns with the FIFA World Cup buzz and the original classic’s silver anniversary.