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.

Alienoid | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2022 On December 6, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing Alienoid, to Digital, Blu-ray and DVD. This 2022 South Korean sci-fi/fantasy action film directed by Choi Dong-hoon, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s The Thieves and 2015’s Assassination. Alienoid (read our review) stars Ryoo Joon-Yeol (Believer), Kim Woo-Bin (Friend 2), Kim Tae-Ri (Space Sweepers), So Ji-Sub (The Battleship Island), Yum Jung-Ah (The Mimic), Jo Woo-Jin (Hard Hit), Shin … Continue reading

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Iron Monkey | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

"Iron Monkey" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2023 On February 14, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Yuen Woo-ping’s 1993 martial arts film, Iron Monkey (aka Iron Monkey: The Young Wong Fei Hong). Iron Monkey is a fictionalized account of folk hero Wong Fei-hung (Sze-Man Tsang), his father Wong Kei-ying (Donnie Yen of Special ID), and their encounter with Iron Monkey (Yu Rongguang of Champions). The film also stars Jean Wong Ching Yin (Once … Continue reading

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Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

"Zu: Warriors From Magic Mountain" Japanese Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2023 On February 14, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Tsui Hark’s 1983 film, Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain. One of the most important achievements in Hong Kong cinema, Hark’s Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain birthed the modern-day special effects industry in Hong Kong, and influenced filmmakers around the world. In Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain, a Chinese soldier in … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan 5-Movie Action Collection | DVD (Well Go USA)

Jackie Chan 5-Movie Action Collection | DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2023 On February 21, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the 5-Disc DVD set for the Jackie Chan 5-Movie Action Collection, which will include 1911, Police Story: Lockdown, Railroad Tigers and Little Big Soldier. Read on for the details: 1911 (2011): When the seven-year-old emperor and Qing Dynasty were overthrown to found the Republic of China. Top tier historical action-war genre. The epic is directed by both Jackie Chan and Zhang Li (Jungle … Continue reading

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The Executioner Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2023 In January 10, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for The Executioner Collection, which will include 1974’s The Executioner and The Executioner II: Karate Inferno – both directed by Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse) starring International martial arts star, Sonny Chiba (Soul of Chiba, Kill Bill Vol 1). In The Executioner, Sonny Chiba is hired to take down a Tokyo drug dealer. In the follow up, … Continue reading

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Ebola Syndrome | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Ebola Syndrome | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: November 28, 2022 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for Herman Yau’s 1996 Hong Kong thriller, Ebola Syndrome is now available! After the success of the sadistic and powerful Bunman: The Untold Story, the director and star team of Herman Yau (The White Storm 2: Drug Lords) and Anthony Wong (Still Human) set about making another classic slice of Category III horror, Ebola Syndrome. After killing his boss, wanted convict Ah … Continue reading

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Millionaire’s Express | Blu-ray (Arrow)

Millionaire’s Express | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2023 On February 28, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Sammo Hung’s all-star, 1986 Hong Kong action classic, Millionaire’s Express (aka Shanghai Express). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through Arrow’s official website. Read the official details below: All aboard for the all-star action-packed adventure of a lifetime as martial arts maestro Sammo Hung (Heart of Dragon) brings … Continue reading

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Dragons Forever | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2023 On January 10, 2023, 88 Films will be releasing a New Blu-ray (Region A) and 4K Ultra HD (Region Free) for Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s 1988 classic Dragons Forever. This release marks the first time in years the film will be getting an official release in any format, let alone on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, in the U.S. Hotshot lawyer Jackie Lung (Jackie … Continue reading

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The Dead and the Deadly | Bu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: November 21, 2022 Goodie Emporium is now shipping Eureka’s Blu-ray for the The Dead and the Deadly, a 1982 Golden Harvest film directed by Wu Ma (Showdown at the Cotton Mill) and starring Sammo Hung (The Incredible Kung Fu Master), Cherie Chung (Once a Thief) and Lam Ching Ying (Mr. Vampire). Official details: Criminally unseen in the West, The Dead and the Deadly is a horror-action-comedy-special effects extravaganza in … Continue reading

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Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2023 On February 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Magnificent Warriors, a 1987 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Royal Warriors). Following on from the success of Royal Warriors, David Chung and Michelle Yeoh teamed up again courtesy of D & B Films for this much beloved kung-fu actioner inspired by the success of the Indiana Jones franchise. Michelle … Continue reading

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Yes, Madam! | Bu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2022 On December 12, 2022, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Yes, Madam! (aka Police Assassins), a 1985 Hong Kong actioner directed by Corey Yuen (My Father is a Hero). This all-star great stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Cynthia Rothrock (Showdown in Manila), John Sham (Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars), Meng Hoi (Blonde Fury), Tsui Hark (The Bodyguard), James Tien (The Tattooed … Continue reading

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Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Arrow)

apkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 In January 17, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind, collectively directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and starring Angela Mao (A Queen’s Ransom), Sammo Hung (Incredible Kung Fu Master), Carter Wong (The Skyhawk), Wang In Sik (Fist of Unicorn) and Bruce Leung (Bruce and the Iron Finger). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through … Continue reading

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Ghost Warrior | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

Ghost Warrior | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)

RELEASE DATE: 2023 Early next year, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for 1984’s Ghost Warrior (aka Swordkill), an inventive fantasy-adventure from cult-movie king Charles Band (Parasite). Suddenly awake after 400 years of frozen sleep, a valiant samurai warrior struggles to survive the harsh challenges of modern-day Los Angeles. This action-packed tale is the thrilling saga of Yoshi (Hiroshi Fujioka, High Seas Hijack, In the Line of Duty III), a master … Continue reading

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The Roundup | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)

The Roundup | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)

RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2022 On December 13, 2022, MPI Home Video/Capelight is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for the 2022 box office smash, The Roundup (aka The Outlaws II). Directed by Lee Sang-yong (4th Period Mystery), this South Korean actioner stars Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Unstoppable, Champion, Along with the Gods, Train to Busan). South Korea: Geumcheon Police’s Major Crimes Unit is given a mission to extradite a fugitive who fled … Continue reading

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On the Run | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2022 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for On the Run is now shipping from U.S. retailer Goodie Emporium. This highly-anticipated release is a 1988 Hong Kong thriller directed by Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways), and starring Yuen Biao (Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain) and Pat Ha Man Jing (The Woman Knight of the Mirror Lake). On the Run also features Charlie Chin (Twinkle Twinkle … Continue reading

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