Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu Football" to Screen in US, UK with English Dub Featuring Jimmy O. Yang, MC Jin

"Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Football" will open October 23 in cinemas across the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland. Singapore-based distributor Encore Films will release the action comedy in its original language as well as a new English dub. Jimmy O. Yang, MC Jin and Chow each voiced their characters in English for […]

Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Football opens in theaters in the US, Canada, UK and Ireland on October 23, and Singaporean distributor Encore Films will release the action comedy in its original language as well as a new English dubbed version.

Jimmy O. Yang, MC Jin, and Chow all voice their characters in English. A Cantonese dub has also been completed, the voice of which has yet to be revealed. RELATED STORIES Cynthia Erivo asks Sunny Hostin to explain why 'The View' host's comments on the Cornell 7 case drew backlash: 'Lead with empathy', not the law.

The release of the film in North America and the United Kingdom will take place after the cinema screening of this film in Asia and the Pacific. Released in mainland China on July 11, "Kung Fu Football" was the top-grossing title of the country's summer season, earning about $349 million. It then opened across Southeast Asia in August, starting in Singapore and Cambodia on August 6, followed by Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Brunei and Thailand. Popular in Variety

Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, and Lay Zhang Yixing lead the cast, which includes Carina Lau, Satoh Takeru, Sisley Choi, Angel Woo, Xue Ye, Louis Cheung, Yang, and MC Jin. The story focuses on the Emei women's soccer team, which is known as the underdog in the competition for the Supreme Invincible Cup. Led by captain Shuang Shuang, forward Yulong and coach Khufeng, the players combine martial arts technique with ball skills in their quest for the title.

In the film, Chow returns, 25 years later, to the land where sport meets kung fu in 2001 with Shaolin Soccer, which built a global fan base. He followed it up in 2004 with Kung Fu Hustle, known for its intricate fight choreography and visual creativity. This time, a team of women will enter the field.

Joyce Lee, CEO of Encore Films said: “Following the fantastic reception of Kung Fu Soccer across Asia Pacific, we are excited to bring the film to cinema audiences in the UK, Canada, UK and Ireland.

Lee said Chow's films have always transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries, uniting audiences through his combination of action, comedy and heart. "At Encore Films, we believe that great films and the filmmakers behind them deserve more than one theatrical release. Their creative vision and legacy must be respected, carefully nurtured and developed for generations to come," he said.

Founded in 2003, Encore has released titles such as Ne Zha 2, John Wick: Chapter 4, Suzume, The Boy and the Heron, The New King of Comedy and La La Land. The company is also active in production, and among its films is "The Young and the Amazing", which was a box office hit in Singapore. The second Anfilm "Fat Hope" is in the post-production stage.