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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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Resurrection | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion)

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The following news is NOT to be confused with The Resurrected Netflix series, which also stars Shu Qi: On April 21, 2026, Criterion is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Resurrection, a 2025 sci-fi-fantasy thriller starring Shu Qi (The Assassin) and Jackson Yee (The Battle at Lake Changjin). With his ravishing third feature, visionary director Bi Gan (The Long Day’s Journey Into Night) takes his deepest plunge yet into the … Continue reading

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Bangkok Dangerous | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

On March 31, 2026, U.S. label Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 2000’s Bangkok Dangerous (aka Rain), the Thai debut actioner from Oxide Pang (High Forces) and Danny Pang (Death Stranding), who famously known as The Pang brothers (The Eye, The Eye 2). A deaf-mute killer stalks the glittering, rain-slicked streets of Bangkok, guns blazing in total silence. One man. No words. Zero mercy. Until a chance encounter

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Ghost Train | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

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All aboard for Ghost Train, the thrilling horror anthology that will be available on Digital on February 17 from Well Go USA Entertainment, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD exclusively through Amazon on February 17. Joo Hyun-young (The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract) stars as Da-kyung, who is desperate to make it as a YouTube content creator, but her failing channel really needs a boost. Her latest plan: explore an … 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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Shadow Wars: The Elusive Kinji Fukasaku Collection | Blu-ray (Umbrella)

On April 18, 2026, Umbrella (AU) is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the Shadow Wars: The Elusive Kinji Fukasaku Collection, which includes 1975’s Cops vs. Thugs, 1975’s Cross the Rubicon! and 1977’s Hokuriku Proxy War. Read the full details

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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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Romancing in Thin Air | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On April 20, 2026, Radiance is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Romancing in Thin Air, a 2012 film from acclaimed director Johnnie To (Three, A Hero Never Dies) Movie star icon Michael (Louis Koo, Death Notice) sinks into a depression after being publicly dumped at the altar by his former fiancĂ©e. After embarking on a drunken bender, he is found in a mountain forest, lost and barely responsive, by … Continue reading

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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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Hard Boiled | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)

On March 30, 2026, Arrow (UK) is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for Hard Boiled, John Woo’s 1992 Hong Kong action masterpiece, which can be pre-ordered today at Goodie Emporium! In the 80s and 90s, director John Woo would cement his reputation as a master of action films with classics like A Better Tomorrow, The Killer and Bullet in the Head. This would culminate in 1992 with the release of … Continue reading

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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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