Category Archives: Martial Arts Titles

New & upcoming Blu-ray/DVD releases of martial arts films from around the world. You’ll find everything here from Steven Seagal’s latest straight-to-DVD flick to Donnie Yen’s latest Hong Kong blockbuster. Please click on the Amazon.com affiliate links to support this site.

The Emperor’s Sword | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

The Emperor's Sword | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: November 9, 2021 On November 9, 2021, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for The Emperor’s Sword. This period swordplay actioner is directed by Zhang Yingli (Thunder Chase) and stars Yilin Hao (Long quan xiao zi), Feng-bin Mou (Young Ip Man: Crisis Time) and Qiyu Yang (God of War). During a time of peace, a deadly sword that bestows great power upon its wielder was … Continue reading

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Prisoners of the Ghostland | 4K UHD Blu-ray & DVD (Image)

"Prisoners of the Ghostland" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: November 16, 2021 Director Sion Sono (Tag, Why Don’t You Play in Hell?, Love Exposure), “the most subversive filmmaker working in Japanese cinema today,” unleashes the Blu-ray (also available on DVD, as well as a SteelBook version) for his English-language debut with Prisoners of the Ghostland, starring Nicolas Cage (Outcast, Rage, Face/Off). Prisoners of the Ghostland (read our review), is set in the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town where a ruthless bank … Continue reading

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Commando Ninja | Blu-ray (ETR Media)

Commando Ninja | Blu-ray (ETR Media)

RELEASE DATE: September 28, 2021 On September 28, 2021, ETR Media is releasing the Blu-ray for Benjamin Combes’ Commando Ninja, a 2018 film that parodies actions films such as Commando and American Ninja (and practically every popular action flick of the 80s). 1986: John Hunter (Eric Carlesi) is a Vietnam veteran, half commando, half ninja, 100% American. He is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped by a … Continue reading

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Chinese Boxer | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: November 9, 2021 On November 9, 2021, 88 Films is taking its first venture into Region A with the Blu-ray for The Chinese Boxer (aka Hamme of God), a 1970 martial arts film directed by and starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman) with Lo Lieh (Black Belt Karate) co-starring. Read the official details below: From the golden age of kung fu movies, the legendary Shaw Brothers bring you an … Continue reading

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Fatal Raid | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

"The Fatal Raid" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: August 24, 2021 On August 24th, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Jacky Lee’s The Fatal Raid (aka Special Female Force 2: The Fatal Raid), the sequel to the 2016 flick, Special Female Force (read our review), which itself was a remake of the Jackie Chan-produced 1986 Golden Harvest classic, The Inspector Wears Skirts. In The Fatal Raid (read our review), two elite police teams head up a secret operation following … Continue reading

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Sword of Desperation | Blu-ray (Animeigo)

Sword of Desperation | Blu-ray (Animeigo)

RELEASE DATE: December 14, 2021 On December 14, 2021, Animeigo is releasing the Blu-ray for Sword of Desperation, a 2010 samurai actioner directed by Hideyuki Hirayama (School Ghost Stories) and written by Shuhei Fujisawa, author of the Oscar-nominated The Twilight Samurai. In order to save his fief, an expert swordsman publicly assassinates his lord’s favorite concubine. Instead of being beheaded, he is sentenced to solitary confinement for one year, then ordered … Continue reading

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Black Belt | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

RELEASE DATE: September 28, 2021 On September 28, 2021, Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray for Shunichi Nagasaki’s Black Belt (aka Kuro-Obi). This 2007 Japanese martial arts film (read our review) stars Akihito Yagi (High-Kick Girl!), Tatsuya Naka (Karate Girl) and Yuji Suzuki (Godzilla: Final Wars). For the first time, it will be presented from a new 4K scan. If you ever decide to check this movie out, try not to … Continue reading

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Crazy Fist | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: September 14, 2021 Qing Guo’s MMA-themed actioner Crazy Fist is debuting exclusively on the martial arts streaming service Hi-YAH! on August 6, before hitting Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD September 14 from Well Go USA. Crazy Fist stars Steve Yoo (The Wrath of Vajra), Collin Chou (Super Bodyguard) and retired professional bodybuilder Kai Greene (Stranger Things). Read the official details below: After an opponent dies mid-match, a prominent MMA … Continue reading

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God of War II | Bu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: September 21, 2021 On September 21, 2021, U.S. distributor Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Mavis Cai’s God of War II, the follow up to Gordon Chan’s 2017 film, God of War, which the company previously released as well. Years after escaping, Lu Bu has no memory of his hellish early life as a test subject for a ruthless imperial sorceress. Now, he is feared across the … Continue reading

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Onibaba | Blu-ray (Criterion)

Onibaba | Blu-ray (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: October 5, 2021 On October 5, 2021, Criterion Collection is releasing the Blu-ray for 1964’s Onibaba, a samurai horror film from director Kaneto Shindo (Children of Hiroshima, The Naked Island), starring Nobuko Otowa (Tree Without Leaves) and Jitsuko Yoshimura (The Insect Woman). Read the official details below: Deep in the windswept marshes of war-torn medieval Japan, an impoverished older woman and her daughter-in-law murder lost samurai and sell their … Continue reading

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Treasure of the Ninja and the Films of William Lee | Blu-ray (AGF)

Treasure of the Ninja and the Films of William Lee | Blu-ray (AGF)

RELEASE DATE: July 27, 2021 On July 27, 2021, AGF and Bleeding Skull is releasing the Blu-ray for Treasure of the Ninja and the Films of William Lee, which will also include The New Chinese Connection, Dragon vs. Ninja and the Willie Jack short films. Read the official details below: Meet your new favorite action hero. Throughout the 1980s, Black filmmaker and martial artist William Lee wrote, produced, directed, and starred … Continue reading

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Brotherhood of the Wolf | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: July 27, 2021 On July 27, 2021, Shout! Factory is releasing a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray for Christophe Gans’ 2002 thriller Brotherhood of the Wolf, starring Samuel Le Bihan, Vincent Cassel, Emilie Dequenne, Monica Bellucci, Jérémie Rénier and martial arts Mark Dacascos (Drive, The Driver). Check out the official details below: The incredible hit that took audiences and critics alike on “a wild ride” (Premiere) is back with … Continue reading

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Silat Warriors: Deed of Death | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Silat Warriors: Deed of Death | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: July 6, 2021. On July 6, 2021, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for the action-packed martial arts epic Silat Warriors: Deed of Death (aka Geran). When a reckless young gambler’s wild lifestyle of illegal gambling, drag racing, and betting on brutal street fights pits him against a ruthless criminal betting ring, his luck finally runs out. The gang shows up at his family’s home to … Continue reading

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Golden Needles | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

RELEASE DATE: September 21, 2021 On September 21, 2021, Kino Lorber will be releasing a Blu-ray for 1974’s Golden Needles, an actioner directed by Robert Clouse (Enter the Dragon, Game of Death, The Big Brawl). The film will be presented with a New 2K master. A priceless ancient Chinese statue is pursued halfway across the world. The legend of the golden statue (which contains seven youth-restoring acupuncture needles) promises the … Continue reading

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Fast Vengeance | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Fast Vengeance | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 17, 2021 On August 17, 2021, Shout! Factory is releasing the Blu-ray for Fast Vengeance, the latest thriller from writer/director Pearry Reginald Teo (The Gene Generation). This upcoming film stars D.Y. Sao (Champion Road: Arena), Natalie Burn (Hollow Point), Bai Ling (Maximum Impact, The Crow), Lyndon Hoffman-Lew (Recipe for Abduction), Randall J. Bacon (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Jeff Fahey (Only the Brave) and the late DMX (Exit Wounds). … Continue reading

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