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Lionsgate Acquires 'The Furious' for 2026 Release

10/29/2025

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Lionsgate has acquired worldwide rights to The Furious, a martial arts film that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival's Midnight Madness section.
Kenji Tanigaki directs, following Wang Wei, a tradesman whose daughter is kidnapped, into a violent underworld with Navin.
Joe Taslim and Yayan Ruhian star, with Bill Kong and XYZ Films producing.
Lauren Bixby, Lionsgate's executive vice president, praised the acquisition.
The film releases theatrically in 2026.

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Lionsgate has acquired worldwide rights to The Furious, a martial arts film that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival's Midnight Madness section.
Kenji Tanigaki directs, following Wang Wei, a tradesman whose daughter is kidnapped, into a violent underworld with Navin.
Joe Taslim and Yayan Ruhian star, with Bill Kong and XYZ Films producing.
Lauren Bixby, Lionsgate's executive vice president, praised the acquisition.
The film releases theatrically in 2026.