Fans of classic kung fu cinema have a fresh reason to celebrate the legacy of Ip Man, the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster best known for training Bruce Lee. Dennis To — who first played Ip Man in The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010) — is returning to the role again in an upcoming martial arts film titled Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend directed by Li Liming (Ip Man: Kung Fu Master). In this project, To continues his portrayal of the young master whose influence on Bruce Lee and kung fu history has captivated genre audiences.
The new movie is a direct follow-up to Ip Man: Kung Fu Master (2019), another installment in this spin-off branch of the Ip Man universe starring To. Both films offer a different perspective from the main Donnie Yen–led franchise, focusing more on Ip Man’s early years and his rise as a martial arts icon.
Also starring Zhou Xiaofei (Ip Man 4: The Finale), Steven Dasz (Armour of God III: Chinese Zodiac) and Zhang Tingfei (Coming HomeIp Man: Kung Fu Legend), the film is set for release in China on iQiyi around Chinese New Year. The film also secured distribution deals in multiple international territories ahead of its release, with Well Go USA handling North American rights.
Expect a trailer soon.
SOURCE: City on Fire
