Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer Hits Theaters
The action-comedy film, a spinoff of Shaolin Soccer, releases in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland on October 23.
Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer is a long-awaited spinoff of the 2001 hit Shaolin Soccer. The film has been dominating China's summer box office.
A global rollout is scheduled for October 23, with the film debuting in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. A dual-language release will be offered, featuring an English version with voice work from Chow, Jimmy O., and others. Yang, and MC Jin.
The film's release marks the 25th anniversary of Shaolin Soccer, which became Hong Kong's highest-grossing local film upon its release.
Chow followed Shaolin Soccer with Kung Fu Hustle in 2004, which also gained a global cult following.
Why it matters
Fans of the Shaolin Soccer franchise and action-comedy films will be excited to see the spinoff hit theaters.
What's next
The film's release marks the start of its box office run, with the top 10 films of the weekend to be announced soon.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Variety – Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Sets U.S., U.K. Release With Jimmy O. Yang, MC Jin Voicing English Dub ↗
- The Hollywood Reporter – Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Sets U.S. Release After Dominating China’s Summer Box Office ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What happened with box Office This Weekend?
The action-comedy film, a spinoff of Shaolin Soccer, releases in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland on October 23. Kung Fu Soccer releases in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland on October 23.
When did FlashFeed cover box Office This Weekend?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 14, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from The Hollywood Reporter, is dated October 14, 2026.
What are the key facts about box Office This Weekend?
The film features a new English dub with Stephen Chow, Jimmy O. The release includes the original-language version and the English dub.
Why should readers care about box Office This Weekend?
Fans of the Shaolin Soccer franchise and action-comedy films will be excited to see the spinoff hit theaters.
What's next for box Office This Weekend?
The film's release marks the start of its box office run, with the top 10 films of the weekend to be announced soon.
Which outlets reported on box Office This Weekend?
This brief is based on reporting from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
