Overview

• A 10-minute sizzle reel for 'Kung Fury 2,' featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Fassbender, and David Hasselhoff, was leaked online and later removed via copyright claims.
• The footage, confirmed as authentic by the filmmakers, highlights over-the-top action, including Schwarzenegger as a gun-wielding U.S. president and Hasselhoff as a transforming car called the Hoff 9000.
• Director David Sandberg expressed disappointment over the leak, noting the reel contained unfinished visual effects and plot details, but reiterated his commitment to securing the film's release.
• Production on the $34 million sequel was halted in 2020 due to a $10 million funding dispute with Chinese investor Creasun, leaving the project in legal limbo.
• The leak has renewed fan enthusiasm for the sequel, which builds on the viral success of the 2015 cult short film, known for its 1980s nostalgia and absurdist action.