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Category Archives: Asian Titles
Bullet in the Head | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
On January 6, 2026, Shout Factory will release the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for 1990’s Bullet in the Head. Tony Leung (Hard Boiled), Jacky Cheung (Customs Frontline), Waise Lee (A Better Tomorrow) and Simon Yam (I Did It My Way) star in a dramatically powerful action-thriller from Hong Kong cinema legend John Woo (The Killer). Three childhood friends fight to prove their places in the world when they escape from … Continue reading
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The Blade | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)
On March 31, 2026, Criterion is releasing the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray for The Blade, a 1995 Hong Kong martial arts film directed Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind). Among the boldest accomplishments of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age, this uniquely visceral martial-arts movie puts a gritty new spin on the story of the one-armed swordsman, an iconic figure from … Continue reading
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Underworld Chronicles: Three Yakuza Fables by Takashi Miike | Blu-ray (Radiance)
On March 23, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) collection for Underworld Chronicles: Three Yakuza Fables by Takashi Miike, which includes 1996’s Fudoh: The New Generation, 2001’s Agitator and 2002’s Deadly Outlaw: Rekka. Note: A Blu-ray (Region A) for 2001’s Agitator will be released on its own in the U.S. The late nineties and early 00s saw director Takashi Miike make the transition from his origins in … Continue reading
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Duel to the Death | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On February 24, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for Duel to the Death, a 1982 martial arts actioner from director Ching Siu-Tung (Jade Dynasty, Wonder Seven) that stars Norman Chu (The Sword), Flora Cheung (The Head Hunter) and Damian Lau (Magic Crane). Every ten years, a duel is held between the finest Japanese and Chinese martial artists to determine whose Swordmanship is superior. During the … Continue reading
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Peking Opera Blues | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Arrow)
On February 16, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray (Region B) for Peking Opera Blues, a 1986 Hong Kong classic from visionary director, Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Knock Off). Having already proven himself a master of kinetic action with Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, legendary director Tsui Hark would add lashings
Save the Green Planet | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
On February 16, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Save the Green Planet. In 2003, the same year as Oldboy and Memories of Murder, Korean cinema welcomed its most audacious debut: Jang Joon-hwan’s delirious Save the Green Planet!. Manic yet focused, outrageous yet grounded, this genre-defying smorgasbord was destined to become South Korea’s ultimate cult classic. The world is in grave danger but no one seems to … Continue reading
The Sana Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow)
On February 2, 2026, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (RegionB) for The Sana Collection, which includes 2023’s Sana and 2024’s Sana: Let Me Hear. Over two decades after terrifying the world with the ghosts of Toshio and Kayako with Ju-On: The Grudge, legendary filmmaker Takashi Shimizu returns
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The Big Heat | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
In February 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for The Big Heat, a 1988 Hong Kong action film from directors Andrew Kam (Fatal Termination), Johnnie To (A Hero Never Dies) and Tsui Hark (Double Team). The story follows an honored police inspector (played by Waise Lee) who is forced to resign after discovering he has nerve damage in his gun
Prison on Fire I-II | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
In February 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the Prison on Fire collection, which includes 1987’s Prison on Fire and 1991’s Prison on Fire II – a double feature of gritty prison dramas from noted Hong Kong director Ringo Lam (Sky on Fire). An explosive crime-drama that caused a sensation upon its release, Prison on Fire made audiences in Hong Kong both gasp for breath … Continue reading
Picture of a Nymph | Blu-ray (88 Films)
In February, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Picture of a Nymph (aka Painting of a Nymph), a 1988 Hong Kong action-fantasy directed by Wu Ma (Showdown at the Cotton Mill). Starring Yuen Biao (Millennium Dragon) in one of his most tender roles, this visually rich masterpiece of Hong Kong cinema captures the eternal struggle
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The Bronson Lee: Za Karate Collection | Blu-ray (Severin)
On November 28, 2025, Severin will be taking orders for the Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region A) for The Bronson Lee: Za Karate Collection, which will include 1974’s Za Karate, Za Karate 2, 1975’s Za Karate 4, as well as Bronson Lee, Champion (the U.S. dubbed version of Za Karate). Following their international success with Sonny Chiba’s The Street Fighter series, Toei Company signed Japanese American 8th-degree black belt karate and … Continue reading
Crippled Masters | Blu-ray (Severin)
Arriving on Black Friday from Severin Films is an all-new Blu-ray (Region A/B/C) for The Crippled Masters (not to be confused with 1978’s Crippled Avengers), a 1979 martial arts/exploitation film from director Joe Law (The Lost Secrets of Kung Fu). The Crippled Masters features two genuinely handicapped martial artists: Shun Chung-Chuen (Two Crippled Heroes) and Thomas Hong
Battle Royale | 4K Ultra HD (Lionsgate)
On December 9, 2025, Lionsgate Limited will be releasing the 4K Ultra HD (SteelBook) for Battle Royale. This special release marks the 25th anniversary of Kinji Fukasaku’s cult classic, which will be available as a standalone (SteelBook movie only) or bundled with a T-shirt. Battle Royale is an intense and brutal story about Japanese high school students who are sent off by their government with three
The Delightful Forest | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On January 26, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Delightful Forest, a 1972 Shaw Brothers classic from Chang Cheh (Shaolin Martial Arts) and co-director Pao Hsueh-li (The Eight Escorts). A ferocious Shaw Brothers tale of honor, vengeance, and explosive retribution. Brimming with Chang Cheh’s trademark intensity, Ni Kuang’s sharp
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The Japanese Godfather Trilogy | Blu-ray (Radiance)
On February 26, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) collection for The Japanese Godfather Trilogy, which includes 1977’s Japan’s Don, 1977’s Japanese Godfather: Ambition and 1978’s Japanese Godfather: Conclusion. At the dawn of the 1970s, Japan is becoming an economic superpower and the Nakajima crime syndicate extends its grasp across the nation. Politicians and corporations seek the gang’s favour to form strategic and highly prosperous
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