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 Protector | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

On May 4, 2026, 88 Films is releasing a 4-Disc 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) for The Protector, a 1985 actioner from director James Glickenhaus (The Exterminator) and Jackie Chan (The Shadow’s Edge). The film is now available for Pre-order at Goodie Emporium, so secure your copy today! After the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman’s daughter, maverick New York City cops Billy Wong (Chan) and Danny Garoni (Danny … Continue reading

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Tiger on the Beat | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)

On April 28, 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the Tiger on the Beat collection, which includes 1988’s Tiger on the Beat and 1990’s Tiger on the Beat 2. Both are helmed by iconic Shaw Brothers director/fight choreographer Lau Kar-Leung (Martial Club). Collectively, the films star Chow Yun-Fat (The Head Hunter), Conan Lee (Ninja in the Dragon’s Den), Danny Lee (Final Justice), Nina Li Chi (Dragon … Continue reading

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Angry River | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for Angry River, a 1971 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Lady Whirlwind). A milestone in Hong Kong film history – the very first film produced by the legendary Golden Harvest studios, for whom Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made their best films. Kung Fu Queen Angela Mao (Invincible Eight) plays a woman searching

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Invincible Eight | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Invincible Eight, a 1971 Golden Harvest wuxia film from director Lo Wei (Tattooed Dragon, Seaman No. 7). Side note: Are you feeling some déjà vu? If so, then you’re not alone, because yes, 88 Films’ competitor, Eureka, recently announced their own UK (Region B) version, slated for March (see details). Directed by Lo Wei (The … Continue reading

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The Himalayan | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Himalayan, a 1976 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Stoner). After she’s framed for adultery by her wicked brother-in-law Tseng Ching Lam (Angela Mao, Invincible Eight) takes to the hills to plot her revenge. That will

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Zen and Sword: Miyamoto Musashi | Blu-ray (Eureka)

On February 23, 2026, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) collection for Zen and Sword (pre-order today), which will include the following films: 1954’s Miyamhioto Musas, 1962’s Miyamoto Musashi II: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights, 1963’s Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of the Two Sword Style, 1964’s Miyamoto Musashi IV: Duel at Ichijyo-Ji and 1965’s Miyamoto Musashi V: Duel at Ganryu Island. A swordsman, writer and artist who lived between 1584 … Continue reading

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Sars Wars | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

On March 31, 2026, U.S. label Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 2004’s Sars Wars, a Thai horror-comedy from director Taweewat Wantha (Death Whisperer series). In 2004 Thailand, a smug SARS-free paradise crumbles when a mutant virus, smuggled by a bug, zombifies a Bangkok apartment block. Enter the ragtag heroes: battery-powered sword master Master Thep, virgin rescuer Khun Krabii, feisty

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Cruel Tale of Bushido | Blu-ray (Eureka)

On March 23, 2026, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Cruel Tale of Bushido, a 1963 action thriller from director Tadashi Imai (Till We Meet Again, Revenge). Best known for dramas such as Until We Meet Again and An Inlet of Muddy Water, the Japanese filmmaker Tadashi Imai was also the director of Revenge, a highly accomplished and brutal jidaigeki picture. These two sensibilities come

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Invincible Eight | Blu-ray (Eureka)

On March 23, 2026, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Invincible Eight, a 1971 Golden Harvest wuxia film from director Lo Wei (Tattooed Dragon, Seaman No. 7). Directed by Lo Wei shortly before he achieved global success with the Bruce Lee vehicles The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, The Invincible Eight was one of the first films produced by Golden Harvest following the company’s founding in 1970 – a wuxia tale

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Naked Weapon | Blu-ray (Umbrella)

On April 18, 2026, Umbrella (AU) is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Naked Weapon, a 2002 action film from acclaimed Hong Kong filmmmaker Tony Ching Siu-Tung (Duel to the Death). Read the official details

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District 13 Collection | Blu-ray (Umbrella)

On April 18, 2026, Umbrella (AU) is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the District 13 Collection, which includes both 2004’s District 13 (aka Banlieue 13 or B13) and 2009’s District 13: Ultimatum. These two French actioners are directed by Pierre Morel (Taken, From Paris with Love) and Patrick Alessandrin (Surviving the Wild), respectively. Read the official details

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The Swordsman Trilogy | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)

On March 3, 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for The Swordsman Trilogy, which will include 1990’s Swordsman, 1992’s Swordsman II and 1993’s Swordsman III: The East Is Red. Collectively, the films are directed by King Hu (Touch of Zen), Tony Ching Siu-Tung (The Raid), Tsui Hark (Double Team),  Ann Hui On-Wah (Visible Secret), Andrew Kam Yeung-Wa (Asian Cop – High Voltage) and Raymond

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Exit Protocol | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Exit Protocol | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On January 6, 2026, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Shane Dax Taylor’s Exit Protocol (aka Fight or Flight), a 2025 actioner starring Scott Martin (The Best Man). Co-starring alongside Martin are Universal Soldier franchise action stars Dolph Lundgren (Wanted Man, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning) and Michael Jai White (Universal Soldier: The Return, Triple Threat). Sam Hayden (Martin) as an assassin of assassins, completing every assignment – no … Continue reading

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The Blade | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

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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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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