Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Sets U.S. Release After Dominating China’s Summer Box Office
Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer,' a spinoff of the cult classic 'Shaolin Soccer,' is set for a North American and British theatrical release following a successful summer run in China. The film features an all-female squad and marks Chow's return to directing.
Why it matters
The international release of this film highlights the growing global influence of Chinese cinema and the enduring popularity of the sports-comedy genre.
Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer is heading to North American and British cinemas after finishing the summer as China's biggest box office hit.
Singapore-based distributor Encore Films said Wednesday that the comedy legend's long-awaited Shaolin Soccer spinoff will open Oct. 23 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland. The rollout will include the original-language version and a newly produced English dub featuring voice performances by Chow, Jimmy O. Yang and MC Jin.
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