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Stephen Chow returns to the big screen with 'Kung Fu Soccer', a spiritual successor to his 2001 cult classic 'Shaolin Soccer'. The film mixes deadpan comedy with jaw‑dropping visual effects, delivering a fresh action‑comedy experience that feels both familiar and daring
Stephen Chow returns after a seven‑year hiatus with a female‑led remake of his 2001 hit, but the film's ambitious premise is undercut by uneven direction and lifeless visuals.
Stephen Chow’s latest effort, billed as a gender‑swapped spin on his 2001 hit Shaolin Soccer, falls flat in execution, sacrificing creativity for gimmickry.
In just nine days, the film topped $214 million, outshining new releases and narrowing the gap with the previous year's performance.
In just nine days the film topped $200 million, with a $73.7 million second‑weekend surge that propelled its total to $214.3 million and a projected $441 million run.
Kung Fu Soccer bursts onto the Chinese box‑office with a $73.6 million opening, a martial‑arts twist on soccer, and a projected $369 million total, while star‑studded cast and distribution partners aim to reverse a slump in cinema attendance.
After a seven‑year break, Stephen Chow returns with Kung Fu Soccer, a gender‑flipped reimagining of his 2001 classic Shaolin Soccer. Critics note a lack of creativity and reliance on recycled gags, while the film follows a team of women from the Emei martial arts sect navigating an international tournament.
Stephen Chow's latest film grossed $73.6 million in its opening weekend in China and is projected to reach $369 million, potentially easing a 40 percent decline in the market.
In just two days, Shenzhen Film Studio's "Kung Fu Soccer" grossed RMB500.3 million, while other titles including Universal's "Minions & Monsters" and Light Chaser Animation's "Three Kingdoms: The Beginning" held steady, shaping a $101.2 million weekend.
Within two days of its release, Shenzhen Film Studio's 'Kung Fu Soccer' earned RMB500.3 million, outpacing rivals and highlighting a shift toward genre‑blending Chinese productions.
In its first two days, Kung Fu Soccer grossed $73.6 million across China, reshaping the nation's box‑office landscape and sparking plans for a worldwide release.
The film’s explosive opening, star‑studded cast and anniversary tie‑in mark a new milestone for Asian cinema.
Stephen Chow's latest directorial effort blends martial arts with women's soccer, grossing over 455 million yuan in two days and sparking both admiration and critique.
Encore Films has acquired worldwide theatrical rights to Stephen Chow’s new film ‘Kung Fu Soccer,’ a cross‑cultural project that follows the Emei Women’s Football Team in a fictional tournament and will be released in several languages.
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.