On March 31, 2026, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) set for Eiichi Kudo’s Samurai Revolution Trilogy (pre-order from Goodie Emporium today) which includes 1963’s 13 Assassins, 1964’s The Great Killing, and 1967’s 11 Samurai. Throughout Japanese cinema, the image of the noble samurai righting wrongs katana in hand remains a fixture of the jidaigeki genre, with the authoritarianism and corruption of the country’s medieval past often attenuated for … Continue reading →

On March 31, 2026, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Blazing Fists (aka Blue Fight), a 2025 martial arts drama from acclaimed cult director Takashi Miike (Yakuza Apocalypse, The Happiness of the Katakuris). Blazing Fists is written by Shin Kibayashi (Detective School Q) and is based on MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura’s autobiography, Street Legend. Asakura also served as a producer on the film. In Blazing Fists, … Continue reading →

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 →

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

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 →

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

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 →