Stephen ChaoThe ‘Shaolin Soccer’ star has an indelible reputation in pop culture through his action films. The 64-year-old marks his return to international films after securing rights outside Mainland China with a brand new film that mixes football and martial arts. The actor-director is looking forward to breaking the laws of physics as the battle between the teams continues on screen.Here’s a closer look at Stephen Chow’s upcoming film, ‘Kung Fu Soccer’.
Stephen Chow marks his comeback as a filmmaker Action-comedy
With cameras rolling as a filmmaker, Stephen Chow returns to the silver screen with an action-comedy. ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ revolves around the Imei women’s soccer team, who are set to battle for the ‘Supreme Invincible Cup’, according to Variety. Starring Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, and Lay Zhang Yixing, the film opened worldwide in several languages, including English, Japanese, Thai, Cantonese, Korean, and Mandarin. However, the production team has not announced the release date yet. “Most football films ask, ‘Can they win the match?’ A Stephen Chow film asks, ‘Can they break the laws of physics and win the match?’ This is the magic of ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ – a film that blends fantasy, action, heart and comedy in a way that only Chow can,” the production team’s managing director, Joyce Lee, said in the statement, adding that the actor-director is one of those rare gems who has entertained audiences across cultures for decades.
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Stephen Cha has mastered the art of mixing martial arts and sports, making a film two decades after ‘Shaolin Soccer’. The film also comes after his directorial debut ‘The New King of Comedy’ in 2019. As of 2026 FIFA World Cup As the fever continues, the film is expected to release soon amid excitement surrounding the sport.
