Hapkido instructor-turned-filmmaker, Jino Kang (Weapon of Choice), is back with Hard Redemption, his latest low-budget martial arts actioner co-starring the legendary Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk, Pumping Iron). In the film, Kang – who also co-directs, co-writes, and co-produces – stars as an ex-con turned schoolteacher who teams up with a security guard (Ferrigno) to take down a vicious gang that seizes control of a local school. Hard Redemption also … Continue reading →

Action star Jason Statham (The Meg, Redemption, The Expendables) is reuniting with A Working Man and The Beekeeper director David Ayer (End of Watch) for John Doe, an upcoming thriller written by Zak Penn, who is mostly known for penning 2012’s The Avengers and 2018’s Ready Player One.  John Doe tells the story “of a man with no memory, no past, and no name — and only one face he … Continue reading →

The James Wan–produced reboot of the Mortal Kombat franchise returns with an all-star sequel that arrives in theaters May 8, 2026. The upcoming follow-up – one again directed by Simon McQuoid – is written by Jeremy Slater, who is best known for penning Marvel/Disney+ series Moon Knight. The first film followed a MMA fighter who seeks out Earth’s greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in … Continue reading →

Get ready, because this next bit of news almost feels like an Avengers-moment for the entire Hong Kong action cinema industry! The Hong Kong Stuntman Association is developing a star-studded historical film to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return

Cult martial arts icon Huang Kin-Lung — better known as Bruce Le of the Bruceploitation era — is making a comeback with The Fist, an upcoming project that was recently in production in Macau. The Fist isn’t exactly Bruce’s long-awaited return to the kung fu genre. Instead, he steps behind the scenes, serving as producer and action director

I wanted Macross, but this will do for now. Production on the live-action Gundam film has officially started in Queensland, Australia. The upcoming sci-fi actioner is written and directed by Jim Mickle, who is best known for making gritty, character-focused genre films. He’s the filmmaker behind 2010’s Stake Land and 2014’s Cold in July, as well as Netflix’ Sweet Tooth. The upcoming film is a live-action adaptation of the Gundam … Continue reading →

Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA (The Man with the Iron Fists) is prepping an official release for One Spoon of Chocolate, an upcoming thriller he directed, wrote, and produced. The film is being released through 36 Cinema Distribution (aka 36 Cinema), a division of 36 Chambers, the lifestyle brand launched by RZA with business partner Mustafa Shaikh. The movie is getting some marketing push from RZA’s Kill Bill collaborator Quentin Tarantino, … Continue reading →

Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Arrow’s 4K Ultra HD for The Killer, John Woo’s most acclaimed action masterpiece! Fresh from the success of the first two A Better Tomorrow films, in 1989 action maestro John Woo would unleash The Killer, a spectacular blend of explosive

Arriving on May 12, 2026 from Well Go USA is The Butcher’s Blade, a period martial arts thriller from director Liu Wenpu (Mutant Tiger). When thousands in disaster relief funds disappear, upstanding constable Xue Buyi is framed for the disappearance. Desperate to prove his innocence, he takes a job with a secret squad whose only goal is to serve and protect those who can afford to pay. Forced to choose … Continue reading →