‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ Box Office Breaks 1 Billion — Stephen Chow Promises Sequel: ‘Take On the World’

The movie market ushers in a strong summer season! The comedic masterpiece ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’, directed by Stephen Chow, swept over 1.7 billion RMB (about 1 billion MYR) at the box office in China within just 13 days of release, winning over audiences of all ages with strong word-of-mouth. In the face of applause from fans and fervent anticipation for a sequel, Stephen Chow personally confirmed during a post-screening event that “there will be a second film,” boldly stating that the core of the sequel will be “using Chinese kung fu to conquer the world.”

Directed by Stephen Chow, ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ has taken theaters by storm, appealing to viewers young and old during the summer window. In China, the box office has already surpassed 1.7 billion RMB (about 1 billion MYR) in just 13 days. Chow has been consistently promoting the film through post-screening events, and with audiences eagerly asking for a sequel, he gave a clear response — “Yes.” He has also already set the core focus: using Chinese kung fu to conquer the world. He previously revealed, “The Emei Team’s goal is to take on the world — we’ve already conquered half, and in the future we will keep going. I hope to continue this story.” Now, with the box office success bringing greater momentum and financial backing, it is expected that the next film won’t have such a long wait.

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ stars Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, and Zhang Yixing, giving all three a major boost. Zhang Xiaofei has proven that even without working with her good friend Jia Ling, her films can achieve great results. Dilraba Dilmurat’s previous Chinese dramas had lackluster performance, and with her 90s-born rival Yang Zi already crowned Best Actress at the Shanghai Magnolia Awards with ‘The Tree of Life,’ many had thought Dilraba had been left behind. Now, the box office triumph of ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ has given her a big confidence boost, putting her back in the competition with Yang Zi. Zhang Yixing’s acting in the film has been well received, with online fans saying he’s the best fit for Stephen Chow’s nonsensical comedic style among the three. As a member of K-pop group EXO, Zhang has no idol baggage, showing different sides of himself onscreen. Both ‘No More Bets’ and ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ have performed incredibly well at the box office, signaling a very successful career crossover.