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Stephen Chow's new film Kung Fu Soccer makes waves on the Chinese box office.
As of 20:00 (local time) on July 13, according to data from Maoyan Professional Edition, the film has surpassed 600 million yuan (88.5 million USD) in total box office revenue after just three days of release. It has topped the 2026 summer box office chart and has entered the top six of the annual box office rankings for 2026. Meanwhile, the film's projected total box office has increased for two consecutive days. At present, Maoyan Professional Edition projects the film's total box office at 2.505 billion yuan (369.6 million USD), while Alibaba's Damai Entertainment-owned Lighthouse Professional Edition forecasts a total box office of 2.074 billion yuan (306.04 million USD).
Powered by Stephen Chow's star appeal, Kung Fu Soccer has continued to build momentum since its release on July 11. The film has also reversed the relatively sluggish performance of this year's summer box office in its early stages, drawing large numbers of moviegoers back to theaters.
The film was screened more than 226,000 times on its opening day, setting a new record for the highest number of screenings on the first day of release during China's summer movie season.
In addition, over the past three days, it accounted for 48.2%, 52.5%, and 52.0% of all daily screenings, respectively — far surpassing every other film released during the same period.
Blending Shaolin kung fu with soccer, Kung Fu Soccer follows China's women's soccer team, the Emei Team, as they compete in the "Supreme Invincible Cup." Initially underestimated, the team reorganizes and through the relentless efforts of captain Shuang Shuang, striker Yu Long, and their martial arts grand-uncle Xu Feng, they shine on the pitch, defy the odds, and ultimately fight their way to the championship.
The film is written and directed by Stephen Chow and stars Zhang Xiao Fei, Dilraba Dilmurat, Ai Mi, Lay Zhang, and Satoh Takeru, among others.
The film marks Stephen Chow's first theatrical feature as a director in seven years, following The New King of Comedy.
Source: The Paper
