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Lionsgate NabsThe Furious’ for 2026 Theatrical Release, Excluding China, Hong Kong and Macao

The TIFF Midnight Madness breakout is being positioned as a revival of classic Hong Kong–style martial-arts filmmaking.

Overview

  • Lionsgate acquired worldwide rights outside the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, with Edko set to release in those territories day-and-date with Lionsgate’s rollout in 2026.
  • The film premiered in TIFF’s Midnight Madness program in September and drew strong notices from festival audiences and press.
  • Veteran action choreographer Kenji Tanigaki makes his feature directorial debut, with the film produced and financed by Bill Kong’s Edko Films.
  • The story follows Wang Wei, a tradesman whose daughter is abducted, as he teams with journalist Navin to battle an international criminal network.
  • The ensemble features Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian and Jija Yanin, with XYZ Films executive producing and the deal negotiated by Brandon Hill, Pip Ngo and Michael J. Werner.