UPDATE: The official trailer for Kung Fu Soccer is here!
UPDATE: Kung Fu Soccer is set for release in China on July 11th!
UPDATE: Encore Films has acquired worldwide distribution rights outside mainland China for Kung Fu Soccer. The acquisition was announced during the Shanghai International Film Festival, with the company planning a global theatrical rollout.
Production wrapped in 2025 and the film is currently in post-production, with extensive visual effects work underway. The movie is targeting a 2026 worldwide release, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Shaolin Soccer.
Encore Films CEO Joyce Lee described the project as “a joyful and action-packed celebration of sportsmanship and perseverance,” adding that audiences around the world are eager to see Chow return to the genre that made him famous.
Released in 2001, the original Shaolin Soccer grossed more than $40 million worldwide and remains one of Hong Kong cinema’s most influential comedies. More than two decades later, Kung Fu Soccer aims to bring that same mix of absurd humor, fantasy action and crowd-pleasing energy to a new generation of fans.
SOURCE: THR
UPDATE: With post-production well underway, director Stephen Chow is aiming to release Kung Fu Soccer (formally known as Women’s Soccer) in China on July 10th or 17th.
UPDATE: Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat (21 Karat) is reportedly teaming up with legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and comedian Stephen Chow for his upcoming movie Women’s Soccer, sparking excitement around the dual film and television projects tied to the production.
According to Beijing Youth Daily, Dilmurat is expected to make a cameo appearance in the film, which was previously titled Shaolin Women’s Soccer. The cast is said to feature stars like Zhang Xiaofei, Zhang Tianyi, Song Kang-ho, Amy, Zhao Lina, and Li Jiayue, among others.
Despite the buzz, neither Chow, the production company, nor Dilmurat have officially confirmed the news, leaving fans eagerly speculating about the final lineup.
Women’s Soccer is reportedly a sequel to Chow’s iconic 2001 hit Shaolin Soccer, coming 23 years after the original. While Chow has indicated he won’t appear in the sequel, there’s a chance some original cast members could return to reprise their roles.
As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how he brings his signature blend of action and comedy to this long-awaited project.
SOURCE: Baijiahao
On his 61st birthday today, the legendary Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle) has announced that he will be returning to direct a sequel spin-off to his 2001’s smash hit Shaolin Soccer called Shaolin Women’s Soccer!
This project will be Chow’s first directing gig since 2019’s The New King of Comedy in which he co-directed with Herman Yau. As seen in the Instagram post, a global talent search is underway via email.
Stay tuned as we learn more.
