Kung Fu Soccer (2026) Review: Is Kung Fu Soccer Worth Watching If You Loved Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle?
Sponsored source: tv.lk21 Synopsis: Kung Fu Soccer (2026) is a sports action comedy film directed by the legendary Chinese comedy star, Stephen Chow . The film's original title is 功夫女足 ( Gōngfū Nǚzú ) / Kung Fu Women's Football. The film was released on July 11, 2026, with a runtime of 106 minutes. With a budget of CN¥380 Million, it is the most expensive film throughout Stephen Chow's career. Filming began in 2025 in Shenzhen and lasted for 3 months. This is Stephen Chow's first film as a director again after 7 years (since 2019). He does not appear on screen at all. The film opens directly with the introduction of Team Emei — a grassroots women's football team, not a professional team. Their captain and impromptu coach is Shuang, a tough veteran who is the backbone of the team. The story focuses on 2 childhood friends: Shuang and Yu Long (Jade), who grew up training football together. Shuang and Yu Long used to be super close friends. But their friendship ...