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Encore Films Lands Rights to Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer

6/23/2026

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Encore Films acquired worldwide distribution rights outside mainland China for Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer.
The film, shot March-June 2025, is in post-production and aims for a July 10, 2026 release, with July 17 as backup.
The cast includes Zhang Xiaofei as captain, Dilraba Dilmurat, Lay Zhang, Zhao Lina, Li Jiayue and Song Kang-ho as referee.

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Encore Films acquired worldwide distribution rights outside mainland China for Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer.
The film, shot March-June 2025, is in post-production and aims for a July 10, 2026 release, with July 17 as backup.
The cast includes Zhang Xiaofei as captain, Dilraba Dilmurat, Lay Zhang, Zhao Lina, Li Jiayue and Song Kang-ho as referee.