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Kung Fu Soccer dominates box office, expands globally

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Stephen Chow’s comedy‑action comedy-action film *Kung Fu Women’s Soccer* (marketed internationally as *Kung Fu Soccer*) has continued its rapid ascent since its 11 July 2026 debut. A Singapore‑based Singapore-based distributor, Encore Films, secured worldwide theatrical and ancillary rights for all markets except mainland China, where Maoyan Entertainment will handle distribution. The deal positions the movie for a broad international rollout timed with the 2026 FIFA World‑Cup World Cup and the 25th anniversary of Chow’s 2001 hit *Shaolin Soccer*. Domestically, the film topped the summer box‑office, box office, earning over 1.9 billion RMB in its first 16 days and becoming the highest‑grossing summer release in mainland China for 2026. Box‑office days. By August, receipts surpassed 20 billion RMB by early August. RMB, contributing to a total 2026 mainland Chinese box office exceeding 25 billion yuan. The film currently ranks among the top five highest-grossing movies of the year. Actress Zhang Xiaofei joined the 100‑billion‑RMB 100-billion-RMB club, exceeding 120 billion RMB in cumulative earnings, while co-star Zhang Yixing became the first post‑1990 post-1990 male actor to reach the same milestone. The film’s expansion included an August 8 Unlike *Shaolin Soccer*, this installment focuses on the Emei women’s football team and their journey through the Women’s Champions League. Following its mainland success, the film premiered in over 60 Hong Kong premiere featuring a star-studded cast including Carina Lau, Dilraba Dilmurat, Sisley Choi, and Cheung Chi-chung. cinemas on August 13, with many prime-time screenings in core districts selling out quickly. Due to scheduling, a full Cantonese version was not completed, though Chow recorded a special post-credits scene in Cantonese for the Hong Kong release. The film also includes a tribute to the late Ng Man-tat, featuring an empty seat to symbolize his presence. Cast members have shared insights into the production, with Cecilia Choi discussing the physical challenges of her role and noting that Chow praised her martial arts performance, stating she “fought most like Bruce Lee.” Carina Lau, who appears in a cameo as a “Master,” Director Wong Jing has described Chow as an “eccentric genius.” Following its mainland success, the film premiered as Chow’s “best work in over 60 Hong Kong cinemas on August 13, with many prime-time screenings selling out quickly. a decade.”

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  1. 2026-08-14 12:33 UTC Kung Fu Soccer dominates box office, expands globally
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