Updated
Updated · Filmstories · Jul 9
Stephen Chow Finishes 'Kung Fu Soccer' 25 Years After 'Shaolin Soccer,' Unveils Teaser
Updated
Updated · Filmstories · Jul 9

Stephen Chow Finishes 'Kung Fu Soccer' 25 Years After 'Shaolin Soccer,' Unveils Teaser

3 articles · Updated · Filmstories · Jul 9

Summary

  • A brief teaser for Stephen Chow’s completed 'Kung Fu Soccer' has been released, signaling that the long-awaited sequel to 2001 hit 'Shaolin Soccer' is moving into theaters.
  • The Hong Kong-China co-production is set to open in Chinese cinemas this weekend, with a broader international rollout expected to come more gradually.
  • The new film arrives 25 years after the original martial-arts sports comedy, which built a strong following in Hong Kong, China and overseas.
  • Its release also marks Chow’s return to one of his best-known franchises, reviving a title that became a cult favorite in the early 2000s.

Insights

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