Stephen Chow Makes His Return to the Sport With ‘Kung Fu Soccer,’ Closing International Rights Deal More Than Two Decades After ‘Shaolin Soccer’

By Naman Ramachandran

Naman Ramachandran

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Singapore-based Encore Films has secured worldwide theatrical distribution and related rights outside Mainland China for “Kung Fu Soccer,” the new feature from filmmaker Stephen Chow.

The action comedy – a China-Hong Kong co-production – follows the Emei Women’s Football Team as it battles through the fictional “Supreme Invincible Cup” tournament, blending martial arts with sport. The ensemble cast is led by Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Lay Zhang Yixing.

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