From: NO TOP TEN CENTRAL Newsgroups: alt.asian-movies,soc.culture.hongkong.entertainment Subject: [TAKE OVER] HKSAR Film No Top 10 Box Office (September 10 2026) Organization: Chaffing Heart Club (TM) The following publication contains material that might be objectionable to some readers. Parental guidance and reader discretion are advised [FLUFF OF THE WEEK] Courtesy of Ming Pao, Sing Tao Daily, Apple Daily, Oriental Daily, and Ta Kung Pao 1. THIS TOP 10 IS DEDICATED TO A. Simon Lui Yue Yeung who passed away from stomach cancer on September 11 at age 62 HOW TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE DEADLY TAI PO FIRE * https://hongkongfp.com/2025/11/27/hkfp-guide-how-to-support-families-affected-by-the-deadly-tai-po-fire/ 2. MISCELLANEOUS * (2026/09/16) The film market winter actually has not put next year's Lunar New Year "on ice", as recently many Lunar New Year films have announced their production starts. Some point to even Louis Koo Tin Lok has been interested in joining the fray! The Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen starred Lunar New Year film MAD MAD WORLD (FU GUAI BIK YUN LOI) has been completed. Due to her good performance, director Clifton Ko Chi Sum not only added to her role during the shoot, but also arranged for her to perform in the Lunar New Year film for 2028. Although a "chill" has been felt throughout the film industry in recent years and last year's Lunar New Year scheduled was almost "completely neglected", 2027 would welcome a "Small Springtime" as many Lunar New Year films have started production. Reportedly Koo Tin Lok is planning to make the CHILLI LAUGH STORY (HOP GA LAT) sequel HOP GA DA MA JUEK. Meanwhile the Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen, Loletta Lee Lai Chun and Hugo Goh (Wong Toi Yung) starred film MAD MAD WORLD (FU GUAI BIK YUN LOI) has already wrapped up production in Malaysia and is now in post-production. Director Ko Chi Sum revealed that the shoot was very smooth, Lin Minchen due to her outstanding performance even had added scenes. "Her aura and pace has quite a comedy feel, during the shoot she is very sharp and gets a lot right away. She has very few bad takes, so I keep adding to her role. Finally I probably added 4 scenes total." In the film Lin Minchen and the Malaysian actor Yuan Teng played a happy rivals and many scenes together, including fighting on the beach with actual feel temperature of nearly 40 degrees Celsius. Ko Chi Sum pointed out that they were full of sparks. "Lin Minchen and Yuan Teng are very in sync in many scenes. Lin Minchen is very demanding on herself, especially with Cantonese dialogue she has been very persistent. Before the shoot she spent a lot of time to prepare, afterward she also insisted on providing her own voice." Although MAD is still in the post-production, Ko Chi Sum has already planned to start shooting the 2028 Lunar New Year film BAK KUT TEH (YUK GWUT CHA) in March next year and save a spot for Lin Minchen as he had confidence in her performance. BAK would be inspired by the classic Hong Kong film CHICKEN AND DUCK TALK (GAI TUNG NGAP GONG) and then create an all new story. Ko Chi Sum revealed that he has given Michael Hui Koon Man a heads up. Many viewers hoped that he would be able to perform, but due to the new film would be shot in Malaysia. The traveling would make that unlikely. For the Lunar New Year schedule becoming cheerful, Ko Chi Sum stated that a full bloom would be a good thing. As for next year Lin Minchen might face "counterfeit Lin Minchen" Miko Wong Jie Kee and her Lunar New Year film GOLDEN BLESSIGNS (WONG GUM HEI SI), Ko Chi Sum joked, "I don't know who is the counterfeit Lin Minchen!" In addition, Lin Minchen is now staying in Tokyo, Japan and learning Japanese. The day before yesterday she uploaded a class video on the social network and went to a designated place with her classmates to buy Daifuku. She could not use the phone and navigation throughout the process, and could only ask the locals for directions and communication in Japanese. In the end she successfully completed the mission. The television Best Actor Bosco Wong Chung Chak's first film as a producer and a star would have been a new Shaw film for Lunar New Year 2027, but recently the film has been rumored to be postponed and withdraw from next year's Lunar New Year schedule. Regarding this, admitted that the production has been delayed and explained the reason. "Mine has been postponed! Originally I wanted to make it this year, but Miss Lok (Elaine Lok Yi Ling) has been great. She felt that since it would be the first film I would produce, everything should be done to its best. Several choices for lead actresses in my mind happen to be unavailable, so postponing it would be a little better!" With the delay the film might not be the Lunar New Year film. Bosco said with a smile, "It can be a 2028 Lunar New Year film, or it doesn't have to be a Lunar New Year film at all, it would depend on the schedule!" Was the lead actress he had in mind his past co-stars Chrissie Chau Sau Na or Jacky Cai Jie, he played coy. "It's a secret, I won't tell you yet!" * (2026/09/16) The film DEAD END (BEI SAT DIK NA TIN) was the winning project of the 7th "First Feature Film Initiative" Higher Education Institution Group. The Cultural and Creative Industry Development Agenda through the Hong Kong Film Development Fund funded the scheme, and the Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government fully supported it. The film DEAD END was officially selected for the 31st Busan International Film Festival's Vision – Asia competition, where its world premiere would take place. The film officially released its trailer and poster yesterday, further uncovering the story of the father's fall and complicated family relationships; director Isabella Lam Lok Hin and actors Lokman Yeung, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin and Maggie Siu Mei Kei would also go to Busan to attend the world premiere. Lokman Yeung said, "This time going to Busan to attend the world premiere, I look forward to seeing what the audience's experience of the film is the most. It is not easy to be selected for a film festival competition, so I am a little excited. This time I can even go overseas with the production team, and watch the premiere with the audience from different places, for me there would be an extra surprise and a very special memory." Tam Sin Yin said, "I'm so happy to be able to take the new work DEAD END to the Busan Film Festival again. I remember the last time I came to this film festival, it was the world premiere of MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD (FU DUK BUT) and felt the love of the Korean audience for the film. I look forward to watching the premiere with each film lover." Siu Mei Kei also said, "I am so happy that the film has been selected and to participate in the festival with everyone, I hope everyone will like this movie." Producer Soi Cheang Pou Soi sent a special congratulations to the director. "First of all, congratulations to the director for being selected for the Busan Film Festival. Every new director's first film production is painful and difficult. This time to be recognized by the Busan Film Festival, I am very happy for the director. I hope the film can achieve good results in Busan, but regardless of the results, I think the director and I want to hear the audience's true evaluation of the film even more. This is more important to us." Lam Lok Hin's first feature film has already been selected into the Busan International Film Festival competition. He admitted that it was great encouragement, and also gave special thanks to the producer and the support of a group of film seniors. "I am very grateful to the producer for always giving me a lot of trust, but also willing to take the time to understand what I want to express through this film. There are many film circle elders who gave me opinions and help at different stages. For a first-time film director, sharing these experiences and reminders are very important. They enable me to gradually turn ideas that only exist in my mind into a film." * (2026/09/15) Guy group MIRROR member Lokman Yeung's stage play THE RETURN OF SIU LUK (GUAN YU NA JET GUAI WUI WAN DIK GOO SI) that ran in May this year would be adapted into an Andy Lau Tak Wah invested film. Lau Tak Wah would even personally produce and Herman Yau To Lai would direct, and the film would be scheduled for a Lunar New Year 2027 release. Reportedly Lau Tak Wah enjoyed the play very much, felt that the script was full of warmth, humorous yet touching, so he finally decided to invest in the film adaptation. The film has been scheduled to start production in November. Lokman admitted that he was both excited and nervous about the the play's big screen adaptation. In terms of the film's cast, Lokman will continue to participate in the performance and is expected to work with the original stage team of Leung Chung Hang, Joe Wong Yiu Cho, Grace Wu Lai Ying, Melody Yuen Wan Shan and Simon Ngai Ping Long. Leung Chung Hang and Wu Lai Ying have made outstanding achievements in the theater industry, respectively known as "Drama Best Actor" and "Drama Best Actress"; Lokman has also been nominated for the 34th Hong Kong Drama Award "Best Actor (Comedy/Farce)" with BILLY AND LEO in recent years, and then won the "Audience Television Award" for the best male lead with BEFORE THE END. Lokman revealed in an interview that during the performance of the play he has actually heard of the adaptation news, as the cast and the craft have been in contact with Lau Tak Wah's side; but at that time everything was not yet confirmed so he intend to wait for things to be clearer before the announcement. He pointed out that at this stage Lau Tak Wah's investment is already known, Yau Lai To would direct and Yuen Wan Shan would write. The script was still under discussed, and the film hoped to bring back the original team to perform. Regarding the move from the stage to the big screen, Lokman admitted that he was both excited and nervous because the two interpretation methods would be always different. "The stage can be very simple, all the home sets have been established, but if the film would not take place completed at home then it would be necessary to thin about what to add in there. Everyone is still discussing this." As for whether the shoot would start in November, he admitted that he was still waiting for the notice but has set aside space in his schedule. His future work will focus on this film and the MIRROR concert. Would Lau Tak Wah would make a guest appearance? Lokman said that he has not received the news, but said that he very much wanted him to perform and looked forward to working with Lau Tak Wah. "It's so rare to have the opportunity to work together. Before we just met and chatted. We haven't truly officially worked together." Taking part in a Lunar New Year film for the first time, Lokman said that he would like to experience the lively atmosphere of thanking the New Year audience. "Everyone should be a little happier, maybe someone will even give lai see." * (2026/09/14) "70 Leslie with Love Concert" was successfully completed the night before at the West Kowloon Cultural District AXA Bambbo Grove Park, and the venue had no empty seat. The guests included Sam Hui Koon Kit, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) and his daughter Blythe Chung Yi, Karen Mok Man Wai, Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Adia Chan Chung Ling, Michael Tse Tin Wah, William So Wing Hong, Eliza Chan Kit Ling, MIRROR member Ian Chan Cheuk Yin, Janees Wong Lok Yin, Jenny Ian Man Fong, Ryan Fong Hei Chit, Mic-Go Ngan, etc., to pay tribute to "Gor Gor" Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing with a high standard of performance, and celebrate his 70th birthday together. On the big screen, Leslie participated in the Asian singing competition for the first time, and finally received flowers from Mok Man Wai, who was still child back then. After the video Mok Man Wai appeared on the stage, singing the song "Gor Gor" competed with back then, "American Pie". After singing this song, Mok Man Wai said, "That night I witnessed Cheung Kwok Wing dressed in white, it is really shocking. I was already asking myself inside, is this the legendary Prince Charming? How can he be so handsome, so cool? Since that moment I remembered the name Cheung Kwok Wing, and became his number one fan. I deliberately dressed in white and put on one of his very iconic red hats to pay tribute to Gor Gor. Fate is really wonderful, I never would have dreamed that after I got into this business, I actually have the opportunity to really know Uncle Leslie and have a lot of opportunities to work with him. He treated me like a niece, taught me a lot, took great care of me, and told me to call him Uncle Leslie. I really miss you, Uncle Leslie!" Mo Man Wai then sang the DAYS OF BEING WILD (AH FEI JING JUEN) theme song "Where To Where From" and "Affair". Tam Yiu Man performed "Luck Will Always Come" and ONCE UPON AN ORDINARY GIRL (NUNG BOON DOR CHING) theme song, revealing that back stage at an award show one year, his late mentor Anita Mui Yim Fong knew that he liked Gor Gor and brought him over to greet him. At the time Gor Gor said to him, "Pretty good, I saw your performance. Keep going, but you have to remember to keep learning, elevate yourself. Later we would encounter many difficulties, you would have to overcome them one after another. Don't give up so easily. You have to first treat people well before people would treat you well." Those words have been useful his entire life, supporting him whenever he felt down and keeping him on his journey of chasing dreams in show business. Years later when he was no longer a singer he received a call, it was from Gor Gor's manager to invite him to watch Gor Gor's farewell concert. He then sang and danced the medley of "Matter of Young Girls' Hearts" and "First Time" and was praised for capturing Gor Gor's spirit. So Wing Hong then performed "Falling For You" and sang "Who Made Your Heart Crazed" with Chan Kit Ling. When the concert reached 9:12 p.m., a total of 1,956 drones were lifted from the barge at sea to the night sky, showing 9 minutes 12 seconds and "Gor Gor"-related patterns, including his looks from different periods, Icon that had been displayed on the stage, and the birthday cake at the end. All the graphics were vivid and the audience was deeply touched. The concert organizer Chan Suk Fun gratefully said, that rain was originally in the weather forecast Saturday night, but in the end it only rained before the concert began and during the middle part, and the air was even more comfortable with the cold breeze. She was grateful to the weather for playing along. Chan Cheuk Yin performed I HONESTLY LOVE YOU. He said that he did not know Gor Gor and did not have the opportunity to work together, every time he listened to his movie theme songs scenes from the movie would appear in his mind. He has heard how Gor Gor contributed to the Hong Kong show business since he was little and took great care of his juniors. He hoped that his next generation would listen to Gor Gor's songs and watch his movies. Cheung Wai Kin performed ROUGE (YIN JI KAU) in an early Republic look, then changed and performed a newly arranged REFUSE TO PLAY and WIND CONTINUES TO BLOW. Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) brought the song "This Lifetime". "Looking back at the photos on the big screen, a lot of previous scenes all rushed back. I have a lot of opportunities to collaborate with Leslie, but mainly in films as we have made a few. Yet singing we did so relatively few times, because everyone back then didn't always run into each other at singing occasions. However at some private parties, for example Leslie liked to have Christmas party and there would be a live band. Everyone would inevitably sing on the stage. Sometimes he would sing one, I would sing one, then everyone would sing one together. However it is a pity that at the time the mobile phone were not able to record, so few fragments of the videos have remained. I never thought today 'Gor Gor' and I can sing together today. These memories are all inside my brains, and I will never forget them. Leslie Happy Birthday." The final performer Sam Hui Koon Kit (Sam Gor) first played "Silence is Golden". The big screen appeared "Gor Gor"'s performance footage, creating the visual of Sam Gor and "Gor Gor"'s duet over the air. Then Sam Gor changed some of the lyrics to his own song "Hard To Forget You" and dedicated it to "Gor Gor." In the middle of the song "Who Can Relate", the singers once again appeared on the stage and sang with Sam Gor to "Gor Gor". Gor Gor and Sam Gor's final performance together was at Sam Hui's retirement concert in early 1992. At the time Gor Gor who has "retired his microphone" for 3 years in order to support his idol and good friend made a special exception to perform SILENCE IS GOLDEN with Sam Gor. Before the concert was officially finished, the big screen played "Gor Gor"'s love Daffy Tong Hok Tak (Tong Tong)'s voice recording. Tong Tong said, "Hello everyone. Today is Leslie's 70th birthday. We are here to wish him a happy birthday. After so many years, Leslie has not changed at all. He is still handsome, still charming. His films are still so good, his songs are still so good. What has changed is us. We are slowly getting old, head full of white hair, face full of wrinkles; but our feelings for him have never changed. We still miss Gor Gor, still love Gor Gor. We continue to love Cheung Kwok Wing together today. Leslie, Happy Birthday!" * (2026/09/13) Yesterday (September 12) would have been the 70th birthday of "Gor Gor" Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing. Thousands of "Gor" fans from all over the world have arrived in Po Fook Hill to pay their respect to "Gor Gor". "Gor" fans from around the world brought carefully designed floral arrangements and bouquets, Japanese "Gor" fans also brought origami cranes and they made the Po Zen Hall into a sea of flowers. The scene was filled with warm and touching birthday atmosphere. Chan Suk Fun (Mrs. Chan) also joined "Gor Gor"'s good friend Lin Yim Fai, and Kenneth, "Gor Gor"'s former assistant, and arrived at Po Fook Hill early on to send birthday wishes to "Gor Gor". Chan Suk Fun prepared Cheung Kwok Wing's favorite food and fruits, with the butterfly flying over the Rainbow Bridge as the background. It symbolized "Gor Gor" still in flight, forever surrounded in love and blessings. Collaborated with Cheung Kwok Wing many times, Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai yesterday morning poisted a valuable photo on social platforms. The photo was with him, Cheung Kwok Wing, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk and Carina Lau Ka Ling sharing the same place at the same time on a rare occasion, which instantly brought up film fans' endless memories. This photo has been dubbed "antique class" was taken when they made the Wong Kar Wai directed film DAYS OF BEING WILD (AH FEI JING JUEN). Cheung Kwok Wing in the film played a wild child. The classic scene with him dancing the Cha Chan alone in a tank top and the dialogue of "a bird without legs" all have become the film industry's permanent symbols. He also with the film wo the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor. Cheung Kwok Wing's beloved Daffy Tong Hok Tak on social network posted an old birthday photo of him blowing out a candle. "We haven't forgotten, My Dearest Happy Birthday 70" Japanese star Takako Tokiwa worked with Cheung Kwok Wing on the film MOONLIGHT EXPRESS (SING YUET TUNG WAH). She also shared a photo from their film on social platforms. The black and white photo was on the wall, with a cat raising its head and staring at it. She sentimentally wrote, "My deartest Leslie, everyone loves you. Gor Gor, Happy Birthday." In addition, the single in commemoration of Cheung Kwok Wing's 70th birthday 70 LESLIE WITH LOVE premiered its video at midnight yesterday. Last night a drone performance took place in the sky over the West Kowloon Cultural District, with over 1956 drones in the night sky to "build" Cheung Kwok Wing's image and birthday wishes. The cost reached 7 figures. * (2026/09/12) Known as "Ghost King", experienced artist Simon Lui Yue Yeung passed from stomach cancer at age 62. His Ma Li confirmed the news. Many of his friends in the industry were surprised. Emily Kwan Bo Wai could not speak from weeping. Amy Yip Chi Mei even recalled her recent encounters with Lui Yue Yeung. Out of the public eye for a long time, Lui Yue Yeung had cancer before. It unfortunately returned over a year ago and he passed away from stomach cancer on the 7th of this month. When he passed his wife was by his side. His family hoped to handle the funeral in a low key manner. Lui Yue Yeung was rather active in the 90s film industry, making supernatural film series TROUBLESOME NIGHT (YUM YEUNG LO) with Louis Koo Tin Lok, Ng Chi Hung and had decent relationships with them. Ng Chi Hung stated that he would head north and see him off, "I have know him since working on movies together to now. I wish a safe journey for my good brother, no sickness or pain in Heaven." Edmond Poon Siu Chung worked with Lui Yue Yeung at the radio station and later took over his Metro Radio supernatural program. Poon Siu Chung said that at the time he has not yet had the opportunity to work with Lui Yue Yeung on the program because Lui Yue Yeung had another mission -- to train a group of new DJs. In his impression he had a strict side with newcomers. He valued efficiency at work and was very fast paced. In 2023 Poon Siu Chung invited Lui Yue Yeung for an interview on his ViuTV program. "Although he was 'Ghost King', on the program he said that he has not had any supernatural experience." Yip Chi Mei revealed that in recent years she has run into Lui Yue Yeung in Guangzhou many times. Later she heard that due to throat cancer he had difficulty speaking. He kept up with treatment and his voice became extremely hoarse, his condition was heartbreaking. Seeing her good friend suffering, she at the time comforted him. "I understood. That's life. People have a lot of cancer cells, fighting a war against themselves. There is nothing we can do." She lamented the impermanence of life. When Heaven arranged for you to go then you go. She sent my condolences to his family. Currently working on a film in Malaysia, Kwan Bo Wai wept and pointed out that Lui Yue Yeung was always great to her. Earlier when she hosted a ViuTV program, he immediately returned to Hong Kong to support her without pause. "I didn't know that he had stomach cancer, but two years ago when he returned to Hong Kong he called me to meet for meal. At the time he said that he was not feeling well." She also recalled that when they worked on the TVB series THE VAMPIRE RETURNS (DAI TAU LOK YI DAU JEUNG SI) they had a fire scene. Lui Yue Yeung at the time took great care of her, even removing his jacket to keep her from the flame. Lui Yue Yeung in 1988 entered the business after graduating from the TVB artist training class. Early on he participated in variety programs and series performances. Later he switched to be a radio program host and rose to fame with supernatural programs and the classic program BANANA CLUB, in addition he performed in many horror films like TROUBLESOME NIGHT (YUM YEUNG LO) and thus was dubbed "Ghost King". Among his TROUBLESOME NIGHT roles, the "storyteller" Brad Pitt was the most classic and the memory of a generation growing up. Aside from on screen performance, Lui Yue Yeung later retreated behind the camera as a director and a producer. He also provided his voice to animated films MOSTERS INC. and MONSTER UNIVERSITY. He also created a song for Cally Kwong Mei Wan. In the 2010s he gradually switched to business, opened a restaurant in mainland China and settled in Guangzhou. In 2012 he made a guest appearance in the Chapman To Man Chak and Ronald Cheng Chung Kei starred film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET), the "Beef Favorite" scene has become a classic scene. Lui Yue Yeung married Ma Li, a female anchor 21 years his junior. They met due to work. At the time Ma Li as a mainland television station news anchor, they met because of an artist interview. Despite their age difference he still began his pursuit. In 2012 he and Ma Li made the trip to Hong Kong to register their marriage and had one son after. Lui Yue Yeung said that he turned down far away jobs to spend more time with family, but over the years divorce have been frequently rumored between them. Ma Li has been active on social platforms but rarely mentioned her family status. * (2026/09/11) Studied film in college, Yan Ting Chau two years ago revealed that he was preparing to write and direct his first film that would be based on the Hong Kong mystery "Rainy Night Butcher" Lam Gor Wan, THE NIGHT STALKER (YU YEH JI TOH). At the time he said that he has invited very prominent actors to participate, with the producer of the Dayo Wong Tze Wah starred (DONG DUK DUT GUNG) Chan Wing Lun as the producer. Chau Yan Ting said, "THE NIGHT STALKER is not remaking the past case, but what would happen if the case would happen today? I can't reveal too much for now, but it will definitely have a huge impact on everyone." Tin Kai Man recently attended an event and mentioned that several new films would be coming to fruition, revealing that Dayo Wong Tze Wah would be working on new director Chau Yan Ting's movie. Photos of Wong Tze Wah and Simon Yam Tat Wah having a private chat with Chau Yan Ting and a man with their backs to the camera circulated online. T The man was reportedly producer Chan Wing Lun, making people think that the prominent actors Chau Yan Ting said to have invited to participate in THE NIGHT STALKER (YU YEH JI TOH) were Wong Tze Wah and Yam Tat Wah. Chau Ya Ting has not responded yet, but people online are already very excited about the roles Wong Tze Wah and Yam Tat Wah would play. Yam Tat Wah played Lam Gor Yu in 'DR. LAMB' in 1992, with the character based on Lam Kwok Wan himself. * (2026/09/10) The Hong Kong and Malaysia co-produced 2027 Lunar New Year comedy film GOLDEN BLESSINGS (WONG GUM HEI S) held its first press conference in Malaysia the previous day. The film was directed by Hong Kong director Mak Ho Pong, and the screenwriter of the IP MAN film series Edmond Wong Chi Wun was the producer and screenwriter. The cast gathered actors from Hong Kong and Malaysia, including five Hong Kong television Best Actor, Best Actress and Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor, including Ruco Chan Chin Pang, Owen Cheung Chun Long, Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho, Mandy Wong Chi Man, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Ha Yu, Emily Kwan Bo Wai, Yanny Chan Yan Yin, Stephen Huyhn (Wong Cheung Hing) and Malaysian actors Cheng Kam Fat and Miko Wong Jie Kee. The film would feature a five-star hotel as the main stage of the story, integrating treasure hunting, love, family and comedy elements into one; a group of people with different backgrounds accidentally gathered together because of a mysterious treasure map, temporarily formed a "treasure hunting team" to sneak into the hotel to find the legendary treasure. In the process misunderstandings and conflicts occurred, a series of comedy ensued and each of their life stories were involved. At the press conference, several leads took the suitcase to the stage to carry out the hotel "check-in", the host immediately presided over the on-site inspection of luggage. Some people took durian, some people brought toilet brushes. The funniest was that Wong Chi Man's suitcase actually had a whip. She immediately reprised a scene from the film - hitting a water bottle on top of someone's head with a whip. The entire venue cracked up. Playing the mob boss, Chan Chin Pang said that he was very happy to participate in the collaboration between the two places. He revealed that he and the online celebrity Chan Yan Yin would have a romance in order to add more attraction to the film. He also said that the production process was full of joy. Cheung Chun Long played the role of young genius in the film. He joined the "Treasure Hunt Team" to embark on an adventure. He believed that in addition to bringing joy, the film also hoped that the audience would be inspired after watching and learn "gratitude". "What the characters really seek may not be just gold, but the relationship between people and what is worth cherishing in life." Yuen Wai Ho played a principled hotel manager, and a couple with Wong Chi Man. Regarding playing a couple again, Yuen Wai Ho said, "Although we were once the "best partners", but while working in Hong Kong we don't see each other often; so this time we are very happy to collaborate on a movie again." Wong Chi Man replied, "I have worked with Chin Pang on the drama SECRET DOOR. This would be the first time I work with Chun Long. With Ben there really have been numerous times. Although we haven't worked together for awhile, the feeling is still very familiar. As soon as we take our marks we click right away. However when I work with Ben earlier, he wasn't Papa yet. Now he is a father and we have witnessed each other's growth. I am very happy to be able to make a Lunar New Year film. What could be happier than being able to bring joy to the audience in the New Year?" Wong Chi Man took advantage of the free time during the shoot to walk around and experience the traditions and customs of Malaysia. She had a more relaxed experience. Cheng Juk Si and Kwan Bo Wai played a rich couple, the Malaysian goddess Miko Wong Jie Kee played their daughter. She worked hard on learning Cantonese for the role, and joked that finally it came in "handy". She was able to communicate directly with Hong Kong actors. Ha Yu played the role of the elderly living alone and the owner of the hotel. He described Malaysia as a "second hometown". "The first time I went abroad was Malaysia. Back then I also came to make a film, and came back many years later for productions. It felt so familiar." Malaysia's famous actor and martial artist Cheng Kam Fat in the film played as a stuntman. Because he did not know Chinese, he did his homework in advance and found friends to practice the dialogues. He hoped that he would not slow everyone one. [ In Production Now/Soon ] Can : Fu Guai Bik Yun Loi d. Clifton Ko Chi Sum Lin Minchen, Loletta Lee Lai Chun, Hugo Goh (Wong Toi Yung) Can : Hop Ga Da Ma Jeuk Can : Whole Family Plays Mahjong p. Louis Koo Tin Lok THE RETURN OF SIU LUK Can : Guan Yu Na Jet Guai Wui Wan Dik Goo Si d. Herman Yau Lai To Kitty Yuen Siu Yee, Lokman Yeung, Leung Chung Hang, Joe Wong Yiu Cho, Grace Wu Lai Ying, Simon Ngai Ping Long GOLDEN BLESSINGS Can : Wong Gum Hei Si d. Mak Ho Pong Ruco Chan Chin Pang, Owen Cheung Chun Long, Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho, Mandy Wong Chi Man, Kent Cheng Juk Si, Ha Yu, Emily Kwan Bo Wai, Yanny Chan Yan Yin, Stefan Huynh (Wong Cheung Hing), Cheng Kam Fat, Miko Wong Jie Kee 2027 Mandarin Pictures Lunar New Year Film 2027 Emperor Pictures Lunar New Year Film Can : Sun Fu Gwai Gut Cheung d. Andy Lo Yiu Fai Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Raymond Lam Fung, Jacky Cai Jie, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Danny Hung Tak Yin, Crystal Cheung Man Ka Can : Lok Yuet Dik Bei Muk d. Wang Yang Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi, Vivi Miao Miao, Jarvis Wu Jianfei, Liu Wai Hung Can : Fook Sau Dik Yun d. Herman Yau Lai To Sean Lau Ching Wan, Elizabeth Tang To, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Valerie Cheung Sum Yi, Carina Li Hei Tung, Arvin Tsang Ngo Fei, Dark Wong Ming Tak, Kenji Fan Ki Chi, Hazel Lam Hei Tung, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Bonnie Xian (Sik Lai), Kenneth Lai Chun, Polly Lau Yuek Bo Ada Choi Siu Fun, Marf Yau Yin Tung 1971 (tentative title) d. Anselm Chan Mou Yin Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man, Karena Lam Ka Yan, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Iain Glen, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Alex Fong Chung Shun, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Chung Suet Ying, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Chan Kwok Bong, Angus Yeung Tin Yue, Philip Ng Wan Lung, Thor Lok Chun Wai, Chan Fai Hung, Tony Ho Wah Chiu, Steven Fung Min Hung, Justin Chu Tin, Suey Kwok Sze, Kenneth Lai Chun Can : Yuk Mong Gei Sun Lit : Desire Parasite d. Terry Ng Ka Wai Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Ali Lee Kai Sum, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Alan Luk Chun Kwong, Kaki Sham, Ti Lung, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Carman Kwan Ka Man, Day Hui Yat, Sumling Li, Stanley Yau Si Chun, Wiyona Yeung Chi Ching, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Tommy Tam (Ti Lung) ODIUM ZERO Can : Mo Ngai Ji Yeuk d. James Kong Ling Ching Hong Kong Animation Cantonese Voices: Ali Lee Kai Sum, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Simon Yam Tat Wah Amy Lo Wai Man Site: https://www.taproot-studio.com fb: https://www.facebook.com/taproothk teaser: https://youtu.be/JzyZWjMPUpc [ 3RD FUTURE ANIMATION ] ODIUM ZERO tells the story of an apocalypse born from lies. Ten days after an extraterrestrial pathogen crashes onto Earth, its spores begin to resonate with humanity's "lie brainwaves," driving people into madness and transforming them into grotesque creatures known as Ashes. Amid the ruins, a live streamer named May and a soldier named Yanga are forced to fight side by side inside a collapsing hospital, confronting both monsters and the fading remnants of human nature. It is a story of truth and redemption -- a reflection of how light struggles to survive in the depths of despair. Humanity has never escaped lies, and in the end of the world, deceit becomes a fatal trigger. When truth collides with survival, how will humanity choose? BAD BOY V. MONSTER Can : But Hau Ji Dan Tiu Ngok Lo Mo d. Wong Wai Hung ig : https://www.instagram.com/bad.sonproduction/ [ THE 8TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] The first crush of 17-year-old Sam on Judy kick started two love stories between two families and two generations. When Sam accidentally revealed the mother-daughter relationship between his crush Judy and his enemy Miss Roxanne, aka the school discipline mistress and the admirer of his dad Chung, he determined not to become a legal brother but an unfilial son. THE ONLY WAY OUT Can : Ngor Moon But Dut But Yu Chi d. Yeung Leung Chuen Leander Lau Ho Lam, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Karena Lam Ka Yan, Locker Lam Ka Hei, John Ho Kau fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/%E6%88%91%E5%80%91%E4%B8%8D%E5%BE%97%E4%B8%8D%E5%A6%82%E6%AD%A4-The-Only-Way-Out/61562621180181/ Site : https://industry.hkiff.org.hk/en/filmlab/year/Selected-Projects?year=2022 [ HKIFF INDUSTRY PROJECT MARKET FILM LAB ] Yuk-Long, a high school student, runs away and hides in the mountains after killing his father. Chi-Leung, the only one who knows his whereabouts, brings necessities to him every week. Confused and dispirited, Chi-Leung meets Nim-Lam, a smart and rebellious university student. They realize their feeling of being lost in this era of nothingness is shared. Their encounter affirms the belief that only they can understand each other. Yu, the class teacher of Yuk-Long, dwells in the pain of his break up with his girlfriend who will soon emigrate. Because of the unbearable heaviness of the sentiments, he finally realizes the feeling of being at a loss in him. In the face of her son killing her husband, Mei, a Christian, asks God why this happened. The more she counts on her faith, the more she questions its nature. Caught up in the feeling of being lost, Mei hopes for nothing but to have her disappeared son return to her. Five lost souls each suffering in their puzzlement. Yuk-Long's parricide and abscondence engulf all of them in a whirlpool and get their paths entangled. Is the core of this turmoil an abyss of darkness or a silver lining? [ KEEP ROLLING KEEP RUNNING ] Eighteen-year-old Yuk-long kills his father and flees. Chi-Leung is the only one who knows his whereabouts, carrying essential supplies up the mountain every week to support his friends A patricide tragedy draws Yuk-long's close ones -- Chi-leung, Nim- lam, Mr. Yu, and his mother -- into the vortex. Everyone's fates are connected. At the core of the vortex, is it a dark abyss or the dawning exit? FINE DYING Can : But Dut But Ho Sei d. Cheung Man Jer Lau Ying Ting, Eason Chan Yik Shun, Athena Chu Yan, Kelly Lin (Lam Hei Lui), Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Sheena Chan Shu Yan [ THE 8TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] Always inspiring others to confront mortality, skin cancer survivor William mysteriously vanishes after his father's death, his closest friends venture to Iceland to rescue him. GOOD TRIP Can : Ngor Ah Deh Seung Lui Hung Lit : My Dad Wants To Travel d. Norris Wong Yee Lam, Wong Hoi Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying, Yoyo Mung Ka Wai, Stanley Yau Si Chun, Philip Keung Ho Man, Philip Ng Wan Lung Length : 105 mins. Opeing October 15th 2026 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FINANCING FORUM WORK-IN-PROGRESS PROJECT ] Shan, an art assistant, juggles responsibilities on the film set and at the hospital, where she cares for her father, Kueng, who has cancer. During her time at the hospital, Shan is tasked by the crew to collect a big bowl from the prop-studio. At her father's request, they discreetly leave the hospital together, embarking on an unexpected journey from the studio to Macau, and subsequently to Okinawa, allowing Kueng to address his unfulfilled wishes. Following his peaceful passing, Shan inherits not only memories but also a lasting sense of courage, optimism, and imaginative spirit that sustains her throughout life. [ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ] Starring Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying, this Hong Kong comedy drama follows a film assistant who sneaks her dying father out of hospital to fulfil his last wish for an impromptu trip to Japan. Mabel Cheung serves as producer for Wong, winner of best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her 2019 debut My Prince Edward, and Wong Hoi, who produced Wong's second feature The Lyricist Wannabe. Backed by Hong Kong Film Development Council's Directors' Succession Scheme, Good Trip is presented at the HKIFF Industry Project Market at Filmart. THE TIPSY GIRLS Can : Mei Fun Nui Hai d. Tracy Choi Yan Sin Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi), Davis Xu, Yan Jia [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Set in Macau, this poignant generational drama traces the lives of three women across three eras, exploring transformation, resilience, and the enduring power of dreams. [ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ] Girlfriends director Choi's latest film is a China-Macao-Hong Kong collaboration. Set in Macao, the female-focused drama revolves around a dispirited student who teams up with her unorthodox university lecturer for a startup competition. They choose to brew craft beer infused with the flavour of Portuguese custard tarts, sparking a journey of personal growth and healing. The cast includes Gigi Leung, rising star Natalie Hsu (a two-time best actress nominee at the Hong Kong Film Awards) and Yan Xujia. Backers include Pearl River Film Group, 1220 Film Production, Entertaining Power and Sunfire Pictures. THE MAGE 2 d. Oxide Pang Chun, Danny Pang Fat Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Iman Taheri, Garnder Tse Kwan Ho, Kent Cheng Juk Si SEE YOU MY DEAR Can : Nui Yi 2 d. Jason Lee Tang Yuk Chen Bo-Lin, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Tai Bo, Albert Cheung Mo Hau (Big Al), Hathy Law Hei Yi Teaser : https://youtu.be/yTReFuT9oXI THE BUTTERFLY BONE Can : Sup Gor Hok Yi Dik Siu Nin Lit : 10 Youths Who Study Medicine d. Mabel Cheung Yuen Ting WAKESURF LOVERS Can : Long Fa Nam Nui d. Fung Chih Chiang (Fung Chi Keung) Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Kevin Chu Kam Yin Opening August 2026 LIVING TO WIN Can : MIN SI DUT GUNG DUI Lit : INTERVIEW STRIKE TEAM (tentative title) d. Dawn Ho Leung Yu Raymond Lam Fung, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Bernice Fang (Fong Chi Yau), Venus Wong Man Yik, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Chow Kun Yuet, Leung Chung Hang, Neo Yau Hawk Sau, Kingdom Yuen King Tan, ig : https://www.instagram.com/living.to.win/ Can : Na Ga Jor Bei Jet Gwai? Lit : Did You Marry A Ghost? d. Wong Jing Bob Lam Sing Bun, Spencer Leung Sze Ho, Jacquelin Chong Sze Man, Oscar Li Ka, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Dominic Ho Ho Man, Mak Ling Ling, Xie Sitong, Shang Churan THE HUNT FOR NGHT STALKER Can : YU YEH TOH FU Lit : Rainy Night Butcher d. Tang Tung Ming Jeffrey Fok Chon Pong, Lam Yiu Sing, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Suet E Can : Jung Ba Lit : Fight For Supremecy Hugo Goh (Ng Toi Yung), Joan Lee Vin Yee, Bryan Pun Chi Fung, Eva Lai Yin Shan, Fung So Bo MASTERMIND Can : Jing Jin Lit : Detective War d. James Hung Ling Ching Louis Koo Tin Lok, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Amy Lo Wai Man, Ci Sha, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun THE MAGE Can : SUP FONG FAT SI Lit : SCAVENGER PRIEST d. Danny Pang Fat Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Iman Taheri, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, German Cheung Man Kit, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Sabrina Ng Bing [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FILMART 2025 ] In his first acting role in The Mage, Taheri plays the logically- minded chief of police who is at loggerheads with the titular mystic, played by Ho, while investigating a series of mysterious crimes. TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: DRAGON THRONE Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Lung Tau Lit : Kowloon Walled City Dragon Head d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Louis Koo Tin Lok TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: THE FINAL CHAPTER Can : Gau Lung Sing Jai Jung Cheung Lit : Kowloon Walled City Final Chapter d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung Man Kit, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Henick Chou Hon Ning, George Au Chun Ho, Tyson Yoshi Can : Mo Ming For Lit : Nameless Fire Philip Ng Wan Lung, Andy Tien (On Chi Kit), Dada Chan Ching COLD WAR 1995 Can : Hong Ji 1995 d. Longman Leung Lok Man Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Terrance Lau Chun Him, Wu Kang-ren, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok Opening 2026 RAGING HAVOC AKA : THE UNLEASHED BLAZE Can : No For Man Yin Lit : Raging Fire Spreads d. Derek Kwok Chi Kin Andy Lau Tak Wa, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Sammy Sum Chun Hin, Michael Hui Koon Man, Chan Kwok Bong, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Fong Ping, Ci Sha, Xie Miao, German Cheung Man Kit, Chaney Lin Qiunan (Lam Chau Nam), Bruce Tong Kwan Chi, Andrew Pong King Fung, Kevin Tong Ka Lun [ SCREEN DAILY ] Two lost long brothers seek revenge for the murder of their family 30 years ago. As one is now a high level executive and the other a mercenary, their vastly different approaches to revenge pit them against each other and set Hong Kong ablaze. TRIER OF FACT Can : Sau Kyut Jeh Lit : Watchtower Guard d. Tong Wai Hon Louis Koo Tin Lok, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Raymond Lam Fung, Philip Keung Ho Man, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Amy Lo Wai Man, Ken Law Ho Ming Kent Cheng Juk Si, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Michael Wong Man Tak, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, ANSONBEAN (Chan Ngai Sun), Length : 121 mins. Teaser : https://youtu.be/nCWLBkO5baM [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Police inspector Ben is tasked to enter the Narcotics Bureau to collect evidence against Car, an inspector who's suspected of working with the triads. However, the two men bond over their belief in justice while working together. On the surface, it appears that Car used criminals to bring down a drug kingpin, but Ben discovers that Car actually used the mission to save his mentor from being blackmailed. Even though everything Car has done has been in the name of protecting members of Hong Kong's Disciplined Services, Ben must also stay true to the word of law and procedure. A showdown between two methods of justice is about to begin. [ 2024 BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ASIAN COTENTS AND FILM MARKET ] When justice and truth cannot co-exist,do we still choose to expose the truth? --- [ NOW SHOWING ] INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE, ONE d. Dede Chuck Wai Man Rating : I Length : 106 mins. Opening September 17 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/-W2xUUxwnNA IT'S MY TIME d. Bai Xue Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Liu Haoran, Sa Rina, Bai Ke, Han Tongsheng, Qi Xi, Liu Yang Tian Yu, Huang Yao, Chen Halin Jiang Qiming, Jolin Jin, Ken Wu, Andrew Liang, Han Qiaosheng, Yu Rating : IIA Length : 107 mins. Opening September 17 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/6PpTsLiwF9M [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Zhao Yanhong is a seventy-year-old rebel whose spirit lives thirty years in the future. Refusing to accept a predictable, dull life in a nursing home, she constantly stirs up trouble as her way of fighting back against aging and the hand fate has dealt her. A twist of fate collides her world with Wu Youwei, a former champion of the World Cubing Championship (WCC). Once a titan of the sport, he has fallen from grace, reducing his genius to cheap parlor tricks in bustling night markets -- a brilliant slacker living by the code of absolute apathy. Driven by Zhao’s relentless passion and infectious energy, the fallen prodigy becomes her personal Magic Cube coach. Armed with the Magic Cube, this mismatched duo embarks on an inspiring, age-defying journey. Facing the skepticism of onlookers and the physical limitations of her aging body, Zhao Yanhong starts learning from scratch. Twist by twist, as she learns to solve the cube, she begins to untangle a lifetime of regrets and emotional knots. Against all odds, she breaches the grand stage of international competition—shattering expectations to prove that no matter the age, life still holds infinite possibilities. SAKAMOTO DAYS d. Yuuichi Fukuda Ren Meguro, Fumiya Takahashi, Aya Ueto, Mayu Yokota, Akihisa Shiono, Keisuke Watanabe, Hinako Sakurai, Shintaro Anzai, Junki Tozuka, Yusei Yagi, Meru Nukumi, Takumi Kitamura, Shinya Kote, Koji Kato, Kenjiro Tsuda Length : 128 mins. Opening September 17 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Once hailed as the strongest hitman in history, Taro Sakamoto retired from the underworld after falling in love. After getting married and having a child, he now runs a convenience store—and has put on some weight! However, Sakamoto is suddenly placed on a bounty of 1 billion yen, and assassins from all sides swarm in. To protect his beloved family and their peaceful everyday life, he must stick to his no-killing code and fight a life-or-death battle against his enemies! LOOK BACK d. Koreeda Hirokazu Rating : I Length : 100 mins. Opening September 17 2026 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Confident fourth-grader Fujino draws a four-panel manga for her school's class newspaper and earns the admiration of her classmates. One day, however, she comes across a manga by Kyomoto, a classmate who has stopped attending school, published in that same newspaper -- and is completely floored by her overwhelming talent. From then on, driven by a single-minded desire to improve, Fujino keeps drawing, but she cannot close the gap between them, and eventually gives up drawing altogether. On graduation day, Fujino visits Kyomoto's house to deliver her diploma, and discovers that Kyomoto has been a devoted fan of her manga all along. Bound together by their shared passion for manga, the two begin drawing manga together. As Fujino and Kyomoto spend irreplaceable days together, an unexpected event happens that will change their lives forever. THE AGE OF GOODBYES d. Edmund Yeo Vivian Sung, Stanley Yau Si Chun, Troy Liu, Lixuan Siow Length : 142 mins. Opening September 14 2026 at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival Trailer : https://youtu.be/askwYkTdXek Site : https://www.tiff.net/films/the-age-of-goodbyes [ THE 51ST TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Vivian Sung stars as the ravishing Du Li An in a breathtaking cinematic adaptation of Li Zi Shu's The Age of Goodbyes, a story about memory, loss, love, doppelgängers, and hidden truths. Based on the award-winning novel by Li Zi Shu, Edmund Yeo's The Age of Goodbyes is a multifaceted story about how memories are inherited through generations. Jumping between different timelines, the film follows Kai, a boy who finds a book called The Age of Goodbyes. The novel begins on page 513, a poignant reference to May 13, 1969, one of the darkest and most defining days in Malaysian history. As Kai reads, he enters the world of Du Li An. In Ipoh in 1969, Du Li An falls in love with Lin Sang. He confides in her about a dark curse that plagues his family, then, shortly after, he disappears without a trace. Years pass, and Du Li An finally moves on, until one day Mong Sang (Stanley Yau) appears before her — and he is the spitting image of her unforgettable love. The more Kai turns the pages, the more he uncovers the ties between himself and those in the book. Once considered unfilmable, the story's non-linear timeline could make it challenging to follow. But this is a unique and visually stunning cinematic experience that will reward multiple viewings. Malaysian filmmaker Edmund Yeo infuses his adaptation with his personal fascination with the way experiences turn into narratives. As stories are passed down through generations, they take on lives of their own, intertwining history and myth. And, similarly, as Du Li An's story gets passed along through screenings of The Age of Goodbyes, so shall it take on a life of its own. - JUNE KIM Content advisory: self-harm, mature themes, sexual content, violence THE MAGE Can : SUP FONG FAT SI Lit : SCAVENGER PRIEST d. Danny Pang Fat, Oxide Pang Chun Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Iman Taheri, Carlos Chan Ka Lok German Cheung Man Kit, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Sabrina Ng Bing, Length : 97 mins. Opening July 3 2026 at the 30th Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Opening September 14 2026 at the Bangkok International Film Festival Opening October 8 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/x0dCziepGSg Site : https://www.bifan.kr/eng/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=8219&sc_category_seq=9002&sc_num=1&actEvent=view [ THE 30TH BUCHEON FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL ] In Hong Kong's East Forest Park, scavenger Lan Pui Ching discovers a hanging corpse that triggers memories of a tragic mistake thirteen years earlier. Once a spirit medium, she manipulated a young girl into suicide for money, leaving her haunted by guilt and visions of restless souls. Now seeking redemption, Lan collects strange objects believed to carry the spirits of those who died unnatural deaths. When police officer Huang Ming investigates a series of suspicious "accidents," he repeatedly encounters her at the scenes. Through her connection with the dead, Lan reveals that these deaths are actually murders carefully disguised as mishaps. Together they must confront a terrifying supernatural truth before they become the killer's next victims. [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FILMART 2025 ] In his first acting role in The Mage, Taheri plays the logically- minded chief of police who is at loggerheads with the titular mystic, played by Ho, while investigating a series of mysterious crimes. SINGH VS KAUR 2 d. Navniat Singh Gippy Grewal, Shehnaaz Gill, Prince Kanwaljit Length : 155 mins. Opening September 13 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Nehal, son of a martyred Army soldier, dreams of transforming his Punjab village. With his friend Tari, he convinces villagers to invest in a fish-farming project, but their money is stolen, leaving Nehal branded a fraud. His search leads to Canada, where he discovers Jasneet was forced into the crime after her brother was kidnapped by a drug syndicate. Together, they battle the criminals, recover the money, and restore Nehal's honor and his father’s legacy. BETHLEHEM KUDUMBA UNIT d. Girish A.D. Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Sangeeth Prathap Length : 155 mins. Opening September 12 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Ashley's homecoming from abroad takes an emotional turn when a wedding next door stirs memories of her first love, Justin. INTERNMISSION d. Yonfan Length : 225 mins. Site : https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2026/open-out-competition/intermission Trailer : https://youtu.be/LcAGZGb3MPk Opening September 11 2026 at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival [ THE 83RD VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Spanning nearly sixty years, Yonfan features his career in music, dance, photography, and writing through fifteen films in Intermission. This captivating cinematic journey stands as a witness to the essence of a changing world. HAIWAAN d. Priyadarshan Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Boman Irani Length : 164 mins. Opening September 11 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A retired judge faces difficulty keeping his daughter safe from a convict he imprisoned. Later, when he gets murdered, a man with visual impairment who was loyal to him tries to defend his daughter. WE ARE BORN GOOD Can : Sin Nam Shun Nui d. Yeung Leung Chuen Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Chung Suet Ying, Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ng Wing Sze, Amy Yan Yuk Yu Length : 96 mins. Opening September 10 2026 at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival Opening October 29 2026 Site : https://www.tiff.net/films/we-are-born-good Trailer : https://youtu.be/-3u2x1iw8Xo [ CINEMA CITY ] A restaurant mishap led to a feud between Wing-kat and Zoey. Both, whose lives were already challenging, engaged in a cycle of revenge that escalated further. However, they did not anticipate that the real harm would come from those closest to them. Initially adversaries, Wing-kat and Zoey ultimately became the only companions who truly understood each other. [ THE 8TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] A dining mishap caused a rift between Ji and Rui, leading to a cycle of revenge. Their already troubled lives only came together to fall apart. I BLEW OUT THE CANDLES BEFORE MAKING A WISH d. Chao Koi-wang , Yen Hu Chin-yen Kai Ko Chen-Tung, Mui Cheng-in, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Tou Chung-hua, Stanley Yau Si Chun, David Chang, Dada Chen Rating : IIB Length : 116 mins. Opening April 26 2026 at the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival Opening June 29 2026 at the Taipei Film Festival Opening July 22 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival Opening August 14th 2026 in Taiwan Opening August 27 2026 (POSTPONED) Opening September 10 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/un-VHQPsREs Site : https://www.fareastfilm.com/eng/film/i-blew-out-the-candles-before-making-a-wish/?IDLYT=7505 Site : https://www.taipeiff.taipei/en/movies/EdFcAe1D6a68 Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/i-blew-out-the-candles-before-making-a-wish [ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Kai Ko may be the worst debt collector in a city built on casinos. As Hua, a Taiwanese drifter washed up in Macau, he is too soft- hearted to squeeze anyone, his wife gone and his life coming apart. Then Jojo turns up with a million in casino chips and one impossible plan: clear the enormous debt left by her vanished father. The kid needs an adult to gamble for her, and against all better judgment, Hua is it. A one-man disaster and a child with nerve, they work the floors and back rooms and run up against every species of Macau greed, with HK and Taiwan screen legend Elaine Jin anchoring the wreckage. Shot from inside the casino city by a Macau director, it finds the kindness people scrape together once the chips are gone. This film is presented in part with support from the Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York. [ 2026 TAIPEI FILM FESTIVAL ] Young JoJo unexpectedly comes into casino chips and seeks to repay her runaway father's debt, asking down-on-his-luck collector Hua to gamble for her. In Macau's chaotic casinos, they form an unlikely alliance. When the final bet arrives, fate strips them of everything, revealing life's true gift. [ 28th UDINE FAR EAST FILM FESTIVAL ] Foreign projects made in Macau tend to be keen on highlighting the glitz and glamour of the city’s casino scene. However, Chao Koi-wang and Hu Chin-ye's I Blew Out the Candles Before Making a Wish (the title comes from the song Half-Adult by defunct Hong Kong pop duo Shine) manages to tell a story about gambling by barely stepping into the city's casinos. This low-key drama is an ode to the people who bet low and lose everything. Call it the anti-Ballad of a Small Player. Loosely inspired by news headlines, Candles follows Jojo (an excellent Mui Cheng-in), a young girl whose father has fled to avoid gambling debts. When she mysteriously picks up several "dead chips", or casino chips that have been taken out of circulation and cannot be exchanged for cash, she believes that she can win enough money to bring her father home. She first asks her seemingly honest teacher (Stanley Yau, of Hong Kong boy band Mirror) to bet the chips and give her the winnings, but he secretly sells the chips to a broker and tells Jojo that he lost everything. It is hinted that he plans to use the money to buy a flat – a pipe dream for any modern urbanite. Cue Hua (Kai Ko), a Taiwanese man who is burdened with a flat he can't afford after his wife (Dada Chen) left him. To afford mortgage payments, Hua works as a debt collector for a local loan shark, but he is far too nice to be competent at his job. While failing miserably at intimidating Jojo and her grandmother Chon (Elaine Jin) to pay up, a friendship of sorts is formed between Hua and Jojo, who still has dead chips in her possession. Even though gambling takes up a significant part of the story, Candles is intentionally almost entirely set in the sleepy residential neighbourhoods of Macau to show off the real sights of the city (the opening shot, an extended zoom-out that reveals the residential buildings surrounding the famous Ruins of Saint Paul's, should give you a clue). Instead of the high rollers, Chao and Hu focus on the fortunes of the small-timers, from a Taiwanese casino dealer (Tuo Tsung-hua) with a sick son to the migrant workers who rent the empty rooms in Hua’s flat. Even though not every character in the film is honest, the script by Chao and Chen Yi-ru also refuses to paint anyone as a villain (even the supposedly intimidating loan shark has a decent side to him). These characters lend the film an authentic charm that only a locally born and raised filmmaker like Chao can pull off. Candles unfolds in such a leisurely pace that it doesn't even seem too bothered whether its characters win or lose. In fact, the entire film can probably be summed up with a single line of dialogue near the end: "Lose today, win tomorrow." While the personal stakes are high for the characters, they all eventually learn that fortunes in Macau can change in the blink of an eye. A casino table is still no place for the fainthearted, but Candles offers solace by saying that no one loses forever. For those who enjoy their stories of small- time criminals and underachievers to be quiet and grounded, this may be the feel-good film of the year. NIGHT FLOWER d. Eiji Uchida Keiko Kitagawa, Misato Morita, Daisuke Sakuma, Ryuta Shibuya, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Rena Tanaka, Ken Mitsuishi Rating : IIB Length : 124 mins. Opening October 28 2026 at the 2025 Tokyo International Film Festival Opening November 28 2025 in Japan Opening September 10 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/_HS-mNc3mu0 Official Site : https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/nightflower/ Trailer : https://youtu.be/7cFssVW0NYE Site : https://2025.tiff-jp.net/en/lineup/film/38004GLS07 [ 2025 TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Natsuki fled to Tokyo with her two children to escape debt collectors. Despite working tirelessly, she can't make ends meet. One night, she witnesses a drug deal in the city streets and, desperate to provide for her children, decides to become a dealer herself. Then she meets Tamae (Morita Misato), a lone fighter. Unable to stand Natsuki's ignorance of drug dealing, Tamae volunteers as her bodyguard. The two team up to sell drugs, but when a female college student dies, their fates take a dark and unexpected turn... HOPE d. Na Hong-Jin Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender Rating : IIB Length : 157 mins. Opening September 10 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/WfMEbRWuuX8 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Reinforcements have been diverted to battle wildfires and all communication has been cut off. Hope's police outpost chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae struggle to defend a village of the elderly, while in the mountains, Sung-ki and the locals who set out to track the beast find themselves hunted instead. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions. [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A mysterious discovery is made on the outskirts of the remote harbor town. The residents find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against something they have never encountered before. PHI PHONG: THE BLOOD DEMON d. Do Quoc Trung Kieu Minh Tuan, Diep Bao Ngoc, Doan Minh Anh, Nina Nutthacha Jessica Padovan, Rating : IIB Length : 122 mins. Opening September 10 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/3LID558XQ_M [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] From a Vietnamese legend, Phi Phong -- a bloodthirsty mountain demon -- Con and Duong, two apprentice shamans, struggle to save their cursed mother. As brutal deaths plague a remote village, suspicion falls on Mon. Starring Nina Nutthacha Jessica Padovan -- known from the Death Whisperer trilogy -- this tale unveils a darkness far older than myth. Dark secrets hidden within the forbidden forest pull them into an endless hunt to uncover a terrifying truth beyond imagination. COMRADES: ALMOST A LOVE STORY d. Peter Chan Ho Sun Leon Lai Ming, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Kristy Yang Kung Yu Rating : IIA Length : 116 mins. Opening September 5 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Maggie Cheung's hustler from Guangzhou moves to Hong Kong determined to get rich. Leon Lai's rube from Tianjin migrates to Hong Kong to earn enough money to marry the girl back home. When the two immigrants meet by chance, they strike up an alliance that grows into friendship, and then friendship becomes something much more fun and complicated. Peter Chan's epic 1996 romantic comedy Comrades: Almost a Love Story depicts a cosmopolitan Hong Kong full of romantic potential for working people. THE IDOLM@STER GAKUEN LIVE TOUR -SHIRUBE- FUKUOKA LIVE VIEWING Length : 180 mins. Opening September 5 2026 DAYS OF BEING WILD (4K RESTORED VERSION) d. Wong Kar Wai Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Tony Leung Chiu Wai Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening December 15 1990 (ORIGINAL) Opening August 23 2026 at 2026 Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening September 4 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MeXKewVM-h0 [ SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026 ] Wong Kar Wai began a career-spanning obsession with nostalgia for the Hong Kong of his childhood years with this dreamlike and beguiling ensemble piece about love, lust and disillusionment in 1960s Hong Kong. Wong's idiosyncratic storytelling rhythm, Christopher Doyle's lush green hue, and its entrancing and moody soundtrack (strengthened even further on this Wong-supervised 4K remastered version) not only made this a defining work of its era, it also established Wong as a cinematic visionary who would influence generations of aspiring filmmakers worldwide. Channelling James Dean, Leslie Cheung's charismatic turn as a ne'er-do-well playboy and self-proclaimed "bird without legs" continues to be celebrates as one of Hong Kong cinema's most iconic performances of all time [ BESTAR FILM ] Hong Kong ,1960. A sweltering hot summer. York, an amoral disillusioned and cruel young man is kept in luxury by his foster mother, a retired courtesan, who gives him everything but the one thing he needs to know -- the identity of his natural mother. A self- obsessed man, desperately seeking his true identity, York plays carelessly with his lovers, a lonely submissive bargirl and a beautiful club dancer and his friends, before leaving them all for the Philippines in search of the truth that has been denied, and may ultimately destroy him. MIRZAPUR: THE MOVIE d. Gurmmeet Singh Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Jitendra Kumar Rating : III Length : 206 mins. Opening September 4 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The battle for Mirzapur's throne escalates as old enemies resurface and new threats emerge. Blood debts must be paid while power-hungry contenders fight to control the city's violent underworld. I KNOW WHO YOU ARE d. Feng Xiaogang Ray Lei Jiayin, Hugh Hu Ge Opening September 3 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/xAtiHWgpePk [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] On the day of the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Xiao Dali, who had just entered the city and was reorganized as the director of the public security police station, found that the primary school teacher Feng Jingbo was full of doubts. With the high vigilance of a soldier and the sense of responsibility of a public security soldier, he insisted on partnering with Feng and becoming his neighbor. He spent his whole life going through hardships and carried out a pursuit for nearly 40 years without regrets. THE LAST SONG YOU LEFT BEHIND d. Takahiro Miki Shunsuke Michieda, Meru Nukumi Rating : I Length : 117 mins. Opening March 20 2036 in Japan Opening September 3 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/OkxyoyVioYs [ MCL CINEMAS ] Haruto Mizushima secretly loves writing poetry. One day, his classmate Ayane Toosaka discovers his hidden hobby. Ayane has developmental dyslexia, which makes reading and writing extremely difficult for her, yet she possesses remarkable talent in singing and composing music. At Ayane's request, Haruto begins writing lyrics for her music. As they spend time creating songs together, they gradually develop feelings for each other. Their talents both clash and draw them closer, making them cherish one another even more -- this is a love story spanning ten years that will move you to tears. SECRET IN THE BOX Can : Ji Hup Chong Mai AKA : FAT MAI CHONG Lit : LEGAL HIDE AND SEEK d. Frankie Tam Kwong Yuen Zhang Songwen, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jo Koo (Kuk Cho Lam), Will Or Wai Lam, Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Sabrina Ng Bing, Sabrina Cheung Man Sha, Lung Siu Kwan, Rating : IIB Length : 128 mins. Opening June 19 2026 at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival Opening August 30 2026 at the 2026 Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : https://cinefan.hkiff.org.hk/movie/secret-in-the-box-26 [ 2026 HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The Happy Valley cardboard box murder in 1974 was not only infamous for its brutal nature, but also for being the first murder in Hong Kong to convict its perpetrator solely using forensic evidence. No stranger to true crime genre with films like Port of Call and Papa, Philip Yung returns as the producer of screenwriter Frankie Tam Kwong- yuen's compelling and ambitious solo directorial debut. Told from the perspectives of the convicted murderer, who spends decades proclaiming his innocence, and a police detective who loses his career for challenging his fellow officers' dubious investigation methods, Tam's pseudo-fictional take on the murder is a captivating exploration of man's darkest tendencies and the elusive nature of truth in a world driven by self-interest and greed. Shanghai International Film Festival: Best Actor (Main Competition) 30/8 (Sun) 21:00 & 21:30: Filmmakers will attend the screening [ 28TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In 1974, Szeto Waiping was imprisoned over a controversial murder conviction. For years, he desperately maintained his innocence and lodged appeals, while detective Chan Cheung, sensing something sinister amiss, relentlessly pursued the case. Twenty years on, the truth was lying right where it all began, forcing Szeto Waiping to face his inner demons. FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: THE SACRED STAR OF MILOS d. Kazuya Murata Japanese Animation Length : 110 mins. Opening November 17 2011 Opening August 30 2026 (RE-RELEASE) FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST THE MOVIE: CONQUEROR OF SHAMBALLA d. Seiji Mizushima Japanese Animation Length : 105 mins. Opening January 12 2006 Opening August 30 2026 (RE-RELEASE) TWIN ROCKS d. Yugal Pomo fb : https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4576965025865206&set=a.1417917958436611 Opening August 30 2026 (HONG KONG GRAND PREMIERE) BOYNEXT DOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON VOL. 2' IN JAPAN LIVE VIEWING Length : 210 mins. Opening August 29 2026 in Macau [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] BOYNEXTDOOR's first world tour, BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.2' IN JAPAN, will be broadcast live in cinemas worldwide from the SAGA Arena concert on Saturday, August 29! Experience the spectacular performance of BOYNEXTDOOR, one of the most exciting next-generation boy groups, on the big screen. ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST d. Wen Muye Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sharif, Aarif Lee Zhi-ting, Sherif Sabby Length : 140 mins. Opening August 28 2026 in Macau Opening September 11 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/dqf6DJvYqgQ [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Xu Fu, a chef from Northeast China, heads to the Middle East to work at a Chinese restaurant. Carrying his wok, he hopes to support his family and pay off his debts. He serves up classic Chinese dishes: the Dragon-Raising-Its-Head feast, candied sweet potatoes and Kung Pao chicken. He partners with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng: Xu Fu handles the cooking, while Ma Junsheng takes care of guests. Together, they turn the little-known Dragon Restaurant into a thriving spot. War soon breaks out, and local conditions quickly turn dangerous. Different armed groups clash across the region. What will happen to Xu Fu? Can Dragon Restaurant survive amid the chaos of war? WAKESURF LOVERS Can : Long Fa Nam Nui d. Fung Chih Chiang (Fung Chi Keung) Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Renci Yeung Sze Wing, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Henick Chou Hon Ning, Celina Harto (Chan Ching Yi) Rating : IIB Length : 109 mins. Trailer : https://youtu.be/cJ4ZzMim5T8 Opening August 27 2026 [ CINEMA CITY ] Amidst a rising wakesurfing craze, surf instructor Man is falsely accused and publicly shamed online. Among the trolls is Chuan, a surfing novice whose satirical video mocking her goes viral. Upon realizing the rumors were entirely fabricated and that he has ruined her reputation, a guilt-ridden Chuan signs up for Man's lessons under his real identity to make amends. As they connect beyond the digital noise, a genuine romance blossoms. To clear her name, Chuan devises a plan to expose the disgruntled student who started the smear campaign, while encouraging Man to reclaim her professional standing by challenging celebrity coach Joe. BRING HIM DOWN TO A PORTABLE SIZE d. Nakano Ryota Ko Shibasaki, Joe Odagiri, Hikari Mitsushima, Aoyam Himeno, Youta Mimoto Rating : I Length : 127 mins. Opening August 27 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/ws-lo2GvYDs [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Writer Riko receives a call from the police that her older brother has died unexpectedly. As she travels to where his brother had been living, painful memories of their troubled relationship begin to resurface. Riko reunites for the first time in seven years with her brother's ex-wife, Kanako, his daughter Marina, and son Ryoichi, who is now in temporary child welfare care. As they clean out the garbage-filled apartment where his brother once lived, old photographs and forgotten belongings reveal unexpected truths about the man they thought they knew. Over four emotional days, the four confront grief, resentment, and long-buried memories, ultimately rediscovering what it means to be a family. TOXIC d. Geetu Mohandas Yash, Kiara Advani Rating : III Length : 202 mins. Opening August 26 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Set in a bygone era, this gripping tale unfolds in the coastal paradise of Goa, where a powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches and vibrant culture. GOLDEN BOY d. Joe Chan Wai Kwan Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Lam Suet, Rating : IIB Length : 92 mins. Opening August 24 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring -- not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves. 3SKM 1ST LIVE "ONE-OFF" LIVE VIEWING Length : 120 mins. Opening August 23 2026 in Macau [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] A three-member VTuber group from NIJISANJI, consisting of Kitami Yusei, Kaisei, and Sakaki Ness. Set in Virtual Yokohama, a city where diverse cultures intertwine, Kitami makes his living as a cursed sorcerer, Kaisei as a locksmith, and Sakaki as a butler, each pursuing a different profession. The three met after a certain incident and now move forward together, each following their personal goals. A MIGHTY ADVENTURE d. Toe Yuen Kin To Animation Rating : I Length : 75 mins. Opening April 5 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening August 22 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/1S7mxSLT6wU Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914 [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The latest film by local animation master Toe Yuen (My Life as McDull, 26th) is an ingenious creative leap that seamlessly blends real-life elements with computer imagery. In what feels like a 21st century update of classical silent film adventures, Yuen's dialogue-free endeavour follows three insects, who attempt to flee the big city after they are forcibly removed from their natural habitat. Turning little things like an overflowing pot and a cage full of birds into life-or-death gauntlets for the micro-heroes, this thrilling and surprisingly harrowing adventure will make you reassess the value of life in all sizes. Best Sound Effects, Golden Horse Awards. April 7 (Tue): Community Screening. Q&A with director Toe Yuen. Online registration for the public starts from 10am on 25 March. Seats available on a first-come, first served basis. THE DATING MENU Can : Chu Si Fat Ban Lit : OMAKASE d. Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin), Frankie Chung Won Kit Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Renci Yeung Sze Wing Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Crystal Cheung Man Ka, Wong Yat Ho, Gladys Yuen (MonkeyMit), Tim Chan Lok Tim Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening April 8 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening July 16 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival Opening August 1 2026 (PREVIEW) Opening August 15 2026 (PREVIEW) Opening August 21 2026 Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914 Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/the-dating-menu Trailer : https://youtu.be/4LWWr1pdm-Y [ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] A private chef whose business is barely staying afloat looks for love the modern way: he opens a dating app and searches for Zelda, the girl who once captured his heart in a teenage chatroom. Instead, the app gives him four Zeldas, each with a different life and story. For each one, he cooks a meal, part flirtation, part confession, as if the right dish might recover the person he was, or the future he missed. Amos Why, director of the beloved Far Far Away (NYAFF 2022), and co-director Frankie Chung serve a funny, tender Hong Kong romance about old flames, new disappointments, and the strange comfort of not moving on. Around the table, the film catches a food culture under threat, and the small, stubborn memories that survive in what people cook for one another. [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] While trying to keep his struggling business afloat, a chef goes on a dating app in search of Zelda, his crush from his chatroom days as a teenager. For each Zelda he meets, he makes a tailor-made meal to fit their story. Putting a spotlight on the city's struggling restaurant sector, indie filmmaker Amos WHY and his co-director Frankie Chung's unconventional and bittersweet road movie follows a rootless man who turns to his memories to avoid confronting his unknown future. Is it better to drift with uncertainty, or to stay in your comfort zone whilst tethered to a sinking ship? BIRD OF PARADISE Can : Ma Yeung Nin Wa d. Joey Wu Chui Yi Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Peter Chan Charm Man, Yeung Nga Man, Jayden Cheung Dik Man Rating : IIA Length : 95 mins. Opening May 10 2026 (Preview) Opening June 13 2026 at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival Opening July 19 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival Opening at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival Opening August 21 2026 (Preview) Trailer : https://youtu.be/tUU9ZifYLC8 Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/bird-of-paradise [ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Mrs. Yeung has spent years holding a Hong Kong household together, managing a checked-out husband, a demanding teenage son, and the thousand thankless tasks that keep a family running. Then she secretly signs up for pole dancing, and something dangerous happens: she starts having fun. What looks like a midlife lark turns shockingly physical, closer to martial arts than play, demanding strength and nerve she didn't know she had. As the lessons reawaken a self she had quietly shelved, the accommodating wife-and-mother act becomes harder to keep up. Joey Wu's first feature turns domestic frustration into bright, nimble comedy, handing Catherine Chau a gloriously physical role as a woman who decides that disappearing politely is no longer on the schedule. Veteran Elaine Jin lends major support. [ 28TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Yuen is a stereotypical housewife, her days dulled by endless domestic routines. By chance, she stumbles into the dazzling world of pole dancing, where she embarks on a secret journey - one she keeps hidden from her conservative husband, Lam, and her son, Heng. As colour slowly returns to her life, she forms an unexpected friendship with her much young classmate. Meanwhile, Fung-mei, the 70-year-old grandmother with a heart of a young lady, falls prey to a scam while searching for love on dating app. Forced to move into Yuen's home, her arrival stirs up even more chaos to the already strained family. [ 7TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION GROUP ] Eagerly wanting to have a last bloom of her youth, Mama Yeung conceals her stubborn husband and rebellious son, and steps into the new splendid world of pole dance. Yet, this secret has been accidentally revealed, putting her into a dilemma between fulfilling her family's needs and pursuing her dream... TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT: ENDLESS RIDE Tomorrow x Together Length : 46 mins. Opening August 21 2026 in Macau ALL WISHES COME TRUE!! Can : Bak, Sin! d. Mu Zhengyang Chinese Animation Length : 144 mins. Opening August 20 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/0MIOaEUv7Ow [ CINEMA CITY ] Lu Dongbin is a young idealist with something to prove. Zhongli Quan is a seasoned con man out for himself. Together ith six more misfits, they set out to pull off the wildest heist anyone's ever attempted: pose as Immortals and empty the heavenly vault. Nothing, of course, goes according to plan. Inspired by the beloved Chinese legend, "All Wishes Come True!" opens in theatres August 20, 2006 LOVE LIVE! HASUNOSORA JOGAKUIN SCHOOL IDOL PROJECT THE MOVIE: BLOOM GARDEN PARTY d. Gou Kurosaki Japanese Animation Length : 75 mins. Opening May 8 2026 in Japan Opening August 20 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/S6M3717_xEU THE IDOLM@STER GAKUEN LIVE TOUR -SHIRUBE- FUKUI LIVE VIEWING Length : 180 mins. Opening August 20 2026 2026 CORTIS TOUR IN LA: LIVE VIEWING CORTIS Opening August 14 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] It's CORTIS, the trendsetting artist standing tall amidst the passionate fervor of their global fandom. Capturing both their deepened musical artistry of their 2nd mini-album "GREENGREEN" and the overwhelming emotion of their first debut anniversary, comes CORTIS's very first solo tour: 2026 CORTIS TOUR . Don't miss your chance to experience Cortis's first time in cinemas, with an energy-packed performance that will make you put your phone down and lose yourself in the moment, through Live Viewing! Get ready to live, love, and breathe the concert experience -- where you can ride the same wave of excitement and share the crowd's pulse through a massive screen and booming sound. 2026 CORTIS TOUR IN LA: LIVE VIEWING delayed broadcast exclusively at select Broadway Cinemas! MY DAUGHTER IS A ZOMBIE d. Pil Gam-sung Jo Jung-suk, Lee Jeong-eun, Choi Yoo-Ri Rating : IIA Length : 114 mins. Opening August 18 2026 (2026 HONG KONG K-MOVIE WEEK) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Jung-hwan, a professional wild animal trainer, spends his days bickering and playing with his teenage daughter, Soo-ah, who is passionate about dancing. Then one day, Soo-ah gets infected by a zombie virus that sweeps across the world. To protect her, Jung-hwan takes Soo-ah to Eunbong-ri, a seaside village where his mother, Bam- soon, lives. In a society determined to root out the infected, Jung- hwan notices that Soo-ah still seems to understand words, responds to her favorite songs and dances, and even flinches when scolded by Grandma Bam-soon's back scratching stick. Refusing to give up on his daughter, Jung-hwan calls on his years of animal training experience and begins the top-secret mission of training his zombie daughter... MADALENA d. Emily Chan Nga Lei Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Louis Cheung Kai Chung Length : 98 mins. Opening October 28 2021 Opening August 17 2026 (Academy of Performing Arts Alumni Association) [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Mada is an insomniac taxi driver who drives the graveyard shift to ease his pining for his ex-wife. Lena has been constantly working around the clock for the past eight years to send money to her daughter and mother on the mainland. After a serendipitous meeting, Mada offers to become Lena s chauffeur, setting the course for romance as they bond over their nightly drives. Turning away from the bright lights of the casinos in favor of grittier working-class lives in her city, Macau-based director Emily Chan crafts an achingly humanistic love story between two wounded souls. THE WORLD OF LOVE d. Yoon Ga-eun Seo Su-bin, Chang Hyae-jin, Kim Jeong-sik Rating : IIA Length : 119 mins. Opening August 16 2026 (2026 HONG KONG K-MOVIE WEEK) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Enigmatic 17-year-old high school student Lee Joo-in is a cheerful friend, a shameless daughter, a mischievous girlfriend, and a person always hard to predict. One day, some words she says in a fit of anger cause a major scene. Afterwards, she receives anonymous notes questioning her behavior, and cracks begin to appear in her formerly peaceful world. Will Jooin, who wanted nothing more than to protect her world, be able to go back to how things used to be? THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN d. Yu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida Documentary Hirokazu Kore-eda, Guillermo del Toro, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Nicholas Winding Refn Rating : I Length : 105 mins. Opening July 3 2026 in Japan Opening August 15 2026 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Since its debut in 1966, Ultraman—a classic of Japan's tokusatsu (special effects) genre—has not only achieved an astonishing 42.8% viewership rate, but also swept across society, sparking an unprecedented wave of hype. After 60 years, Tsuburaya Productions continues to release new works, carrying this immortal legend forward to the present day. As part of the Ultraman 60th anniversary initiative, this film is a documentary that deeply asks the question: "What, exactly, is Ultraman?" Bringing together directors and creators active in top- tier fields at home and abroad—such as film, tokusatsu, games, and design—the documentary explores Ultraman from multiple, deeply personal perspectives. It not only delves into the inner world of the hero at its centre, but also vividly and carefully depicts the distinctive universe built behind the monsters, highlighting the visual appeal of both Ultraman and the monsters themselves. At the same time, it will focus on the ideas and creative journey of Eiji Tsuburaya and the production team of that era, tracing step by step Ultraman's globally leading path. LINK CLICK 3 PART 1 FAN'S SCREENING -- HONG KONG d. HAOLIN Li Animation Length : 50 mins Opening August 15 2026 [ MCL CINEMAS ] After the Li Tianchen incident came to a close, Time Photo Studio returned to a su-perficial calm. However, the news of Xia Fei's disappearance once again drew eve-ryone into a crossroads of fate. With Vein's return and Qiao Ling's awakening of her superpowers, Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang gradually uncover the secrets of the Bahati fire case, and Cheng Xiaoshi's father, Cheng Weimin, and mother, Shao Yuanyuan, also seem to have intricate connections to it. As the investigation deepens, Liu Xiao from a mysterious organization begins his operation, and the in-tervention of Bridon police officer Jae further complicates this pursuit of the truth. BATWARA 1947 d. Rajkumar Santoshi Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi Length : 145 mins. Opening August 15 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After the Partition in 1947 of India & Pakistan, the protagonist flees Meerut with his family and arrives in Lahore. They are allotted a grand house abandoned by a Hindu family during the chaos of Partition. But the house is not empty. Still living inside is an elderly Hindu woman, caring, deeply rooted and unwilling to leave the home where generations of her family once lived. The protagonist finds himself torn between the past scars and his growing empathy for the old woman. What begins with hostility slowly evolves into an unexpected emotional bond between the family and the old woman. Set against the haunting aftermath of Partition, the film is a story about belonging, compassion and the courage to protect humanity when the world demands division. 2026 CORTIS TOUR IN LA: LIVE VIEWING CORTIS Opening August 14 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] It's CORTIS, the trendsetting artist standing tall amidst the passionate fervor of their global fandom. Capturing both their deepened musical artistry of their 2nd mini-album "GREENGREEN" and the overwhelming emotion of their first debut anniversary, comes CORTIS's very first solo tour: 2026 CORTIS TOUR . Don't miss your chance to experience Cortis's first time in cinemas, with an energy-packed performance that will make you put your phone down and lose yourself in the moment, through Live Viewing! Get ready to live, love, and breathe the concert experience -- where you can ride the same wave of excitement and share the crowd's pulse through a massive screen and booming sound. 2026 CORTIS TOUR IN LA: LIVE VIEWING delayed broadcast exclusively at select Broadway Cinemas! VISHWANATH AND SONS d. Venky Atluri Suriya, Mamitha Baiju, Radhika Sarathkumar Length : 161 mins. Opening August 14 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Sanjay Vishwanath has devoted decades to excellence as an international shooter. When age, family duties, and an unexpected romance collide with his ambitions, he must confront what truly makes a life worth living. KUNG FU SOCCER Can : Jook Fu Nui Jook Lit : Kung Fu Women's Soccer d. Stephen Chow Sing Chi Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, Lay Zhang Yixing, Zhao Lina, Li Jiayue, Aimee Chen, Josie Xu Jiao, Sisley Choi Si Bui, Xue Ye, Rating : IIA Length : 106 mins. Opening July 11 2026 Opening August 13 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/pEUlw0SE580 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] An unlikely women's football team from Mount Emei is written off from the start -- dismissed for their age, lack of experience, and slim chances of success. Everything changes when they unlock extraordinary martial arts-inspired abilities that transform their game, propelling them from underdogs to championship contenders. But as victories mount and their dream of glory comes within reach, an unexpected betrayal threatens to tear the team apart. Forced to regroup after a crushing setback, they must rethink their strategy, overcome their differences, and rediscover the power of teamwork. Facing an undefeated reigning champion in the ultimate showdown, they will need more than extraordinary skills — they must outthink, outplay, and outmaneuver their opponents. Can this unlikely team overcome the odds and achieve the impossible? From visionary filmmaker Stephen Chow, Kung Fu Soccer delivers a crowd-pleasing blend of spectacular football action, martial arts fantasy, comedy, and heart — an uplifting story about friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of the impossible. CRAYON SHIN-CHAN THE MOVIE: SPOOKY! MY YOKAI VACATION d. Masaki Watanabe Japanese Animation Length : 101 mins. Opening July 31 2026 in Japan Opening August 13 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/hr80dV2ebD0 [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] One summer, strange phenomena are reported across Japan. The Nohara family travels to Hiroshi's hometown in Akita for a visit. While preparing for the trip, a mysterious shadow secretly watches Shin- chan playing monster pretend games. After arriving, Shin-chan finds flyers for "Yokai Village" with "Chocobi All-You-Can-Eat!" and begs the family to go. On the way, they wander deep into remote mountains and accidentally stumble into a strange space -- the entrance to the "Land of Yokai," a realm forbidden to humans.Can Shin-chan and his family survive their biggest crisis ever and make it back to the human world? OASIS d. Lee Chang-dong Sol Kyung-gu, Moon Sori Rating : IIB Length : 132 mins. Opening August 4 2026 (Student Screening with Cecilia Choi) Opening August 13 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] As the jagged shadows on the wall fade away, sun's rays touch the oasis of two lonely souls in full embrace. Gong-ju, a woman with cerebral palsy who moves and speaks with difficulty, has long been left alone in the quiet confines of home. Into her world steps Jong-du, a man with intellectual disabilities who is fresh out the slammer. With sticks and stones in the dune, are they destined to be doomed? What begins with Jong-du's dark impulse gradually blossoms into a wholesome intimacy. Becoming a saviour who lets her bejeweled, they then guard one another's innocence and kindness amid an indifferent world. Both leading actors embody the tango of desire, constraints, and entanglement in this tapestry of budding love. Once they have tasted flight, would there be happily ever after in their unspeakable haven? With a mix of social reality and magical moments, director Lee Chang-dong shines light on the elephant in the room—the ephemeral high in their fragile paradise, the desert bloom on the edge of society. Winner of Venice Film Festival's Silver Lion for Best Director and FIPRESCI Prize. 4K restored version now blooms anew on big screen. HI-FIVE d. Kang Hyoungchul Yoo Ahin, Ra Miran, Lee Jaein, Ahn Jeahong, Kim Hiewon, Oh Jungse, Park Jinyoung Rating : IIA Length : 120 mins. Opening August 13 2026 (2026 HONG KONG K-MOVIE WEEK) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The five ordinary people, who developed their superpowers after receiving organ transplants from a previously superpowered being, fighting against another psychic, who also gained the power through transplant and covets their powers. KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS d. Nadia Hallgren KATSEYE Length : 80 mins. Opening August 12 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Broadway Cinemas exclusively present: KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS (2026) Two-time GRAMMY -nominated global girl group KATSEYE is coming to cinemas worldwide with a special theatrical release ahead of their third EP, WILD. KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS is a captivating journey into the group's bold new era while celebrating the fans who helped make it possible. Featuring never-before-seen footage, EYEKONS fan videos, and intimate interviews from the group members, the film explores the powerful bond between KATSEYE and their global fandom. A love letter to the EYEKONS who helped build this movement, KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS reveals why this group's story is only just beginning. From the intense pressure of Dream Academy to chart-topping viral success, audiences experience the highs, setbacks, sacrifices, and breakthrough moments that transformed KATSEYE on their path to global pop stardom. Praised by outlets including The New York Times, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and Billboard, KATSEYE has earned acclaim for their relentless dedication to their craft and electrifying live performances. As one of pop's most exciting emerging global acts, the group continues to solidify its place as a worldwide force. From the same team that created Netflix's POP STAR ACADEMY, KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS is produced by Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures, in partnership with HYBE X GEFFEN, and directed by Nadia Hallgren. Limited screenings at Broadway Cinemas only! HOOKED ON YOU (20TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING) d. Law Wing Cheong Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Eason Chan Yik Shun Rating : IIA Length : 96 mins. Opening August 11 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Miu, a fishmonger at the Prosperity Market. Because of her father's debt she gives herself three years to work at the Wet market. She promises herself that she's going to leave the wet market and find a man worthy of her. At the market she always quarrels with her neighbor stall Mr. Fish. But when a new supermarket threatens their business... *Post-screening sharing with filmmaker. This screening is in 35mm film format. I WANT TO BE A PLASTIC CHAIR (1000-DAY ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SCREENING) d. Ao Ieong Weng-Fong, Anna Ieong Wong Hin Yan, Anna Ieong, Mok Ka Hou Rating : III Length : 106 mins. Opening August 9 2026 MAKE ZHONGHE GREAT AGAIN Can : Nin Wui But Nung Ting 2 d. Dong Runnian Zhang Ruoyun, White-K (Baike), Gao Ye, Da Peng, Sabrina Zhuang Dafei, Sun Yizhou Rating : IIA Length : 126 mins. Opening August 8 2026 in Macau Opening September 3 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Tjuw_x8qOYY [ MCL CINEMAS ] When Liu Ben crosses paths with an unexpected partner, Ma Jie, the two unlikely underdogs join forces to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace. Through a series of bold and unconventional moves, they set out to uncover the hidden rules behind climbing the corporate ladder. Together, this perfectly mismatched duo attempts to crack the code to success and beat the system at its own game. 2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK COMPLaexITY - IN CINEMAS aespa Opening August 7 2026 NUMBER ONE d. Kim Tae Yong Choi Woo Shik, Jang Hye-jin, Gong Seung Yeon Rating : I Length : 106 mins. Opening August 6 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/4V1Z8XXgb8Q [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Ha-min experiences a startling phenomenon: a decreasing number appears before his eyes with every meal his mother, Eun-sil, prepares. He soon realizes this number represents the remaining meals he will share with his mother before her passing. Torn between filial devotion and the dread of loss, Ha-min desperately attempts to avoid his mother's cooking, trying every means to preserve their remaining time together. Number One reunites Parasite stars Choi Woo-sik and Jang Hye-jin as a mother and son separated by culinary countdown. Utilizing familiar Korean dishes, the film shares a warm, reflective, and lasting emotional query: How many more of our mother's home-cooked meals will we actually get to enjoy? With his longing for his mother's culinary skills, the critically acclaimed South Korean director Kim Tae-yong launches new feature Number One, exploring unconventional family bonds and human connection. CHIIKAWA THE MOVIE: THE SECRET OF THE MERMAID ISLAND d. Kei Oikawa Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 99 mins. Opening August 6 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/UOEzYpgt2as [ CINEMA CITY ] One day, while Chiikawa and Hachiware are relaxing in the plaza, Usagi suddenly arrives with a flyer slapped onto Usagi's face. Checking the flyer, Hachiware discovers it is an invitation with the words: "An Invitation to a Special Island." Lured by the tempting words on the flyer, Chiikawa and friends decide to join the island training camp. Boarding the ship alongside Rakko, who remains suspicious of the flyer's claims, the group sets foot on the island and receives a grand, warm welcome from the Island residents. While spending a wonderful time together, Chiikawa and friends are suddenly told a shocking truth: a massive "Siren" living on the island has been abducting the Island residents one after another. Before long, the group gets swept into the plan to subjugate the Siren. Trial after trial awaits Chiikawa and the others as the group pushes forward with earnest determination. Can everyone overcome these hardships together...?! And what exactly is the true "secret" hidden on this island...?! ATEEZ: LIGHT THE WAY IN CINEMAS d. JIAE KIM ATEEZ Length : 65 mins. Opening August 6 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] One day, a mysterious message arrives for ATEEZ, who had been spending a peaceful time in their hideout. At that moment, everything began to change. ATINY has vanished...As if under a spell, ATEEZ wanders through a dreamlike wasteland, into a collapsing world engulfed in flames, and the Dark City veiled in dense fog. Pursued by an unknown force, ATEEZ begins to fight back to find ATINY. Experience an intense immersion where every second counts with INCEPTION, an explosion of freedom and energy in the global hit BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS), and the pinnacle of refined charisma with Ice On My Teeth, now reimagined for the big screen. The world-class cinematic VR concert that captivated audiences around the globe has been fully refitted for cinemas, bringing ATEEZ's electrifying performances to life on the largest stage of all. And for the first time ever, go beyond the concert with exclusive never- before-seen behind-the-scenes footage, available only in this cinema release. A story that's completed only when we're together. ATEEZ now invites you to another dimension. See you on the big screen, only at Broadway Cinemas ! PLAN 75 d. Chie Hayakawa Chieko Baisho, Hayato Isomura, Stefanie Arianne, Yuumi Kawai Length : 112 mins. Opening August 1 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In a near-future Japan, government programme Plan 75 encourages senior citizens to be voluntarily euthanized to remedy a super-aged society. After being laid off due to her age, an elderly woman considers joining the program. Surrounding her is a governmental structure built to enact the program. Inside, a young civil servant gently recruits candidate, a hotline counsellor listens patiently to the final words of the elderly, and a Filipino laborer tidies the left-behind belongings of the deceased. Within this closed loop of life, everyone is trying their best to survive, yet the threat of death looms closer, awaiting chance to devour the life of elderly. The debut feature of Chie Hayakawa points to the imminent social issue of ageing population, contemplating the weight of life. Cannes Camera d'Or Special Mention. A BETTER TOMORROW 2 d. John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) Chow Yun Fat, Ti Lung, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Dean Shek Tin, Length : 104 mins. Opening 1987 Opening August 1 2026 (Re-release) THE BELIEF AKA : PENG HU AKA : THE BATTLE OF PENGHU d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Wang Xueqi , Du Jiang, Hou Wenyuan, Luo Yizhou, Geng Le, Song Yang Jackson Yee, Zanilia Zhao Liying, Ni Dahong, Han Tongsheng, Max Zhang Jin, Hu Jun, Lester Lin Ziye, Wang Zichen, Wang Yutian, Wang Naixun , Liu Xue, Da Youwei Length : 144 mins. Opening July 30 2026 (POSTPONED) BACK TO LOVE Can : Dai Nei Hui Gein Ngor Ma d. Lan Hongchun Zheng Runqi, Zhong Shaoxian, Lu Shan, Zheng Pengsheng, Lian Xilong Opeing January 7 2022 in mainland China Opening July 30 2026 in Macau RENOIR d. Chie Hayakawa Yui Suzuki, Lily Franky, Hikari Ishida, Ayumu Nakajima, Yuumi Kawai, Ryota Bando Rating : I Length : 120 mins. Opening July 30 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Set in late 1980s Tokyo under bubble economy with deep loneliness, Renoir follows the turbulent life of 11-year-old Fuki. While Fuki's father is fighting terminal illness, her mother struggles with work and caregiving, estrangement develops between them accordingly. Fuki tries to figure out the complicated adult world and yearns for connection with the help of parapsychology. She places her fear and sorrow in miracles. Through the rising star Yui Suzuki's mesmerizing performance, the film captures the delicate interplay and alienation of relationships. In Competition, Cannes Film Festival. A MIGHTY ADVENTURE d. Toe Yuen Kin To Animation Length : 75 mins. Opening April 5 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening July 26 2026 at the Macau International Children's Film Festival Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914 [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The latest film by local animation master Toe Yuen (My Life as McDull, 26th) is an ingenious creative leap that seamlessly blends real-life elements with computer imagery. In what feels like a 21st century update of classical silent film adventures, Yuen's dialogue- free endeavour follows three insects, who attempt to flee the big city after they are forcibly removed from their natural habitat. Turning little things like an overflowing pot and a cage full of birds into life-or-death gauntlets for the micro-heroes, this thrilling and surprisingly harrowing adventure will make you reassess the value of life in all sizes. Best Sound Effects, Golden Horse Awards. April 7 (Tue): Community Screening. Q&A with director Toe Yuen. Online registration for the public starts from 10am on 25 March. Seats available on a first-come, first served basis. 2026&TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'BLAZE THE WAY' IN JAPAN LIVE VIEWING Opening July 26 2026 FIRST NIGHT NERVES Can: Bak Gor Nui Yun Yut Toi Hei Lit : Eight Women, One Stage of Play d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Fay Bai Baihe, Qi Xi, Angie Chiu Nga Chi, Kiki Sheung Tin Ngor, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Kandy Wong Shan Yee, Kam Kwok Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening at the Busan International Film Festival Opening December 20 2018 Opening January 10 2019 Opening March 27 2019 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 4 2019 in Malaysia Opening July 25 2026 (Special Screening) Trailer : https://youtu.be/35eeazhLhk8 An actress past her prime attempts to make a comeback, only to discover that she is to be acting alongside her biggest rival. [ BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong's City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen's buried resentments rise to the surface. THE GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES -- THE GREATEST JAIL-BREAKER d. Toe Yuen Kin To, Matthew Chow Wing Siu Cantonese Voices: Louis Yuen Siu Cheung Rating : I Length : 84 mins. Opening August 1 2019 Opening July 25 2026 (RE-RELEASE) JANA NAYAGAN d. H. Vinoth Thalapathy Vijay, Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde Rating : IIB Length : 182 mins. Opening July 23 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A clash of ideologies. One stands for the people, the other feeds on control. Their paths collided once before. Years later, a child's silent fear ignites the past, drawing a former police officer into a battle far bigger than personal revenge. THANK YOU, SIR d. Lai Kai Ming Danny Lee Sau Yin, Joan Tong Lai Kau, Alan Ng Siu Hung, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chan Kwok Pong Hung Tung Kim, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Kenneth Tsang Kong, Parkman Wong Pak Man, Wong San Length : 95 mins. Opening August 19 1989 Opening July 20 2026 (Academy of Performing Arts Alumni Association) [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Lee Ying, who is the chief inspector of Regional Crime Unit, is newly promoted to Royal Hong Kong Police Cadet School as Deputy Commandant. He confronts a group of youngsters of different social backgrounds, turning them into self-disciplinary and self-contained young men. DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NEW NOBITA AND THE CASTLE OF THE UNDERSEA DEVIL d. Tetsuo Yajima Japanese Animation Opening July 16 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/n91pNXvD18M [ CINEMA CITY ] Nobita and friends find a secret underwater castle packed with mysteries and riches. With Doraemon's gadgets, they dive into an ocean adventure mixing humor, teamwork, and imagination in a breathtaking aquatic world. THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE d. Hasan Hadi Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj Rating : IIA Length : 105 mins. Opening July 16 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] "We've gone from one egg each to one egg for a whole family." In 1990s, Iraq suffered from military and economic sanctions, commodities such as eggs and flour were luxurious. Yet President Saddam Hussein demanded the entire nation to celebrate his birthday. 9-year-old Lamia was chosen by her school to bake a birthday cake for the President. Lamia followed her grandmother into the city to hunt for cake ingredients. Along the way, Lamia encountered the seamy side of human nature with bitter reality, contrasted with the sweetness of friendship and resilience. Winner of Golden Camera and Directors' Fortnight Audience Award at Cannes Film Festival. SIGNALS LUO TIANYI'S 14TH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Length : 120 mins. Opening July 12 2026 KUNG FU SOCCER AKA : SHAOLIN WOMEN'S SOCCER d. Stephen Chow Sing Chi Zhang Xiaofei, Zhang Yixing, Dilraba, Song Kang-Ho, Zhao Lina Opening July 11 2026 in mainland China Opening August 13 2026 NOMAD d. Patrick Tam Ka Ming Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Tong Chun Yip, Cecilia Yip Tung, Pat Ha Man Jik Rating : IIB Length : 94 mins. Opening November 26 1982 Opening July 11 2026 (Re-release) BLEACH : THOUSAND-YEAR BLOOD WAR - THE CALAMITY d. Taguchi Tomohisa Japanese Animation Opening July 11 2026 DHAMAAL 4 d. Indra Kumar Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh Length : 143 mins. Opening July 11 2026 [ BROADWYA CIRCUIT ] The Dhamaal boys are back and ready to chase the "Treasure of Life," facing crazy challenges along the way. What starts as a treasure hunt quickly turns into a rollercoaster of hilarious misadventures. [ COMING SOON ] FIRST NIGHT NERVES Can: Bak Gor Nui Yun Yut Toi Hei Lit : Eight Women, One Stage of Play d. Stanley Kwan Kam Peng Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Fay Bai Baihe, Qi Xi, Angie Chiu Nga Chi, Kiki Sheung Tin Ngor, Catherine Chau Ka Yi, Bowie Lam Bo Yi, Kandy Wong Shan Yee, Kam Kwok Leung Length : 100 mins. Opening at the Busan International Film Festival Opening December 20 2018 Opening January 10 2019 Opening March 27 2019 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening April 4 2019 in Malaysia Opening July 25 2026 (PREVIEW) Trailer : https://youtu.be/35eeazhLhk8 An actress past her prime attempts to make a comeback, only to discover that she is to be acting alongside her biggest rival. [ BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Yuan Xiuling, a former star and has-been actress plans to return to the spotlight of the theater a year after her philandering husband died. She decides to star in Two Sisters, written and directed by transwoman An Ouyang. But, her biggest rival, He Yuwen, a rising actress, also stars in the play. Yuwen plans her theatrical debut through it. During the preparation of the play, such a drama unfolds at the backstage as much as on stage. With the opening night at Hong Kong's City Hall Theater just seven days away, tensions at rehearsal increase and tempers flare as actresses Xiuling and Yuwen's buried resentments rise to the surface. INSANE Can : Gum Goo Ji Dei Lit : Place of Imprisonment AKA : Imprisonment d. Wu Qi Pakho Chau, Robert Knepper, Zhen Wang Zhener, Length : 95 mins. Opening April 2020 (POSTPONED) Trailer : https://vimeo.com/267746173 [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] Adapted by a Korean horror title "Insane", continuing its chilly and mystery. A famous TV show producer Yam Chi Ho gets a chance to return to his pinnacle by directing a new project in a burned-out mental hospital where he believes there is mysterious happenings related to horrible spirit. A diary was found in the ruins, which made Yam curious about the experience of the diary's owner as well as the only survivor in the fire accident, Ng Yeuk Yan. Yam requested to interview Yan for details. During their meetings, Yam finds lots of unreasonable happenings described by Yan. The whole story is about to emerge... THE DISHWASHER SQUAD Can : Sai Woon Tin Tuen Lit : Dish Washing Heavenly Team AKA : Dai Sun Yi Lit : Big Business AKA : Dai Project d. Toni Shum Shek Yin Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Poon Chan Leung, Will Lee Ho Hin, Wayi, Kenneth Cheung Moon Yuen, Buber Mak Wing Nam, Anita Chui Bik Ka, Bonnie Xian (Sin Sik Lai), Charmaine Lee Si Yan, Wong Jing Man, Length : 100 mins. Opening September 2023 Opening September 27 2012 at the Asian Pop Up Cinema Opening October 28 2021 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/dishwasher Site : https://www.hkaff.asia/en/film/2021/detail/60 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] After seeing yet another of his ham-fisted start-ups go belly up, slacker-scion Kuen is lured by his best friend, Lun, to buy up a dishwashing business. When they realise the deal's a scam, they decide to pull a quick one too: they sign up mentally disabled people to the payroll to pocket subsidies from the government. But with the help of a tenacious social worker, this motley crew thrive thanks to their compassion and a lot of hard work. Scriptwriter Toni Shum Sek-yin's directorial debut is an inspiring fact-based tale about the importance of giving everyone a chance to be their best selves. Acting together for the first time, Cheng and Jen make a winning team in this breezy local comedy. [ ASIAN POP UP CINEMA ] Chan Shi Kyun and Yu Chi Lun have been long time friends . They recklessly bought a dishwashing factory on the cheap but discover that the business is in a financial ruin and has no employees while existing contracts must be honored at the risk of financial penalty. To solve their problem, they decided to hire through a social worker so they will be eligible "special social enterprise" government subsidy in this crowd-pleasing comedy. (windowsonworlds.com) POKEMON THE MOVIE: KOKO d. Tetsuo Yajima Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 100 mins. BLUE ISLAND Can : Yau Wat Ji Doh Lit : Depression Island d. Chan Tze-woon Length : 95 mins. Opening at the International Film Festival Rotterdam Bright Future Site : https://iffr.com/en/expanded/2022/films/blue-island [ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM ] Although the Chinese government promised that Hong Kong would retain separate status until 2047, in recent years the Chinese state has consolidated its power over the metropolis. Large-scale protests by the populace have been brutally suppressed. This mix of documentary, fiction, and visions of the future reveals the current state of desolate depression among the people of Hong Kong. "A desperate attempt to capture the final moments of a sinking island", as maker Chan Tze-woon himself puts it. In four chapters, Chan looks back at previous moments of resistance and revolution on the island: in 1967, 1973, and 1989. He shows how the activists of then are faring now. Some still burn with righteous fire, while others are disillusioned or have been bought off by the system. The past is presented in fictional scenes, with today's activists playing those of yesteryear. As one of the young demonstrators observes of her predecessor: "All the hardships he endured seem to be repeating in our generation." ONE WEEK FRIENDS d. Gavin Lin Shen Yue, Zhao Jinmai, Lin Yi, Wang Jia-Hui Opening August 11 2022 Trailer : https://youtu.be/YZzA65LK7GQ [ THE FILM CATALOGUE ] New student Lin Xiangzhi transferred to ShengHua High School's repeating class. She is quiet and smart but always alone, without making friends with other students. However, she attracts the attention of Xu Youshu, who is not a good student in her class. In the process of trying to be friends with Lin Xiangzhi, he and another two students Song Xiaonan and Jiang Wu, found the secret of Lin Xiangzhi. In order to help this lonely girl, four of them formed a "doomsday survival" team to create surprises for her and their memories. Unbeknownst to them, there is an even sadder secret behind Lin Xiangzhi's illness ...... HONG KONG CLASSICS REIMAGINED ILLICIT Can : Gum d. Wing Shya (Ha Wing Hong) Karen Mok Man Wai DEJA VA d. Lawrence Kan Kwan Chun Stanley Yau, Ling Man Lung, Angela Yuen Lai LAM LA ROSE NOIRE VS LAS ROSE NOIRE 2023 Can : Hak Mui Gwai Dui Hak Mui Gwai 2023 d. Kenji Tanigaki Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Kenny Kwan Tak Bun THE RAW OYSTERS Can : Foon Hei Yuen Ga d. Lemon Liu Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Chu Kam Yin, Jocelyn Chan Ming Hei PASSION CALL Can : Bit Tung Fai d. Wong Kwok Keung Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Locker Lam Ka Hei SOMEWHERE IN TIME Can : Seung Gein Liu d. Man Lim Chung Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga), George Lam Chi Cheung Opening May 17 2024 at the Cannes International Film Festival Opening July 20 2024 FOR ALICE Can : Cup Oi Lai Sze d. Chow Yam Wing Tai Bo, Kuku So Tsz Yan Length : 82 mins. Opening at July 13 2024 the 2024 New York Asian Film Festival Opening September 20 2024 at the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation Malaysia Opening September 5 2025 (Limited Release) [ 2024 NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] A compact neo-noir bathed in neon and shadows, Chow Kam Wing's chamber piece resurrects Hong Kong's pulp tradition with arthouse flair. Unfolding in the faded opulence of Tsim Sha Tsui's Mirador Mansion, it charts an unlikely bond between grizzled veteran Tai Bo and rising star Kuku So he a mysterious rescuer, she a teenager running away from her mother's abusive partner. At first Alice (the Wonderland echoes ring deliberately) rebuffs her grizzled savior's gallantry. But their shared loneliness catalyzes a fraught rapprochement amid the mansion's crimson-lit maze. Chow wields colorful yet noirish atmospherics with a maestro's command, the dank stairwells and flickering fluorescents conjuring palpable peril. As this intricate two-hander hurtles toward its cathartic climax, you'll be gasping not just from the suspense, but from sensing the new lifeblood pulsing through the story. In the live wire intensity between Chow's protagonists burns the fierce promise of the arthouse's inheritance of Hong Kong's pulp legacy. OUT OF THE SHADOW AKA : A HIDDEN SPY Can : Ngor Dai Dik Tui Yun Sun Woot Lit : Undercover's Retirement Life d. Ricky Ko Tsz Pun Kay Tse On Kay, Larine Tang Yueping, ANSONBEAN, Natalie Tong Sze Wing, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui, Rik Ching Yan Fu@Pomato,Kwan Ho Kit@Pomato Rating: IIA Length: 89 mins. Opening March 6 2024 at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2024 Opening July 27 2024 at the Montreal Fantasia Festival Opening September 20 2024 at the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation Malaysia fb: https://facebook.com/ahiddenspy Site : https://oaff.jp/en/programs/2024-hk04/ Site : https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/out-of-the-shadow [ FANTASIA FESTIVAL 2024 ] Look out for the Karate Girl! Injustice has reigned over the quiet town of Shek O in Hong Kong. Chu Po is a young masked vigilante out to help those in need and kick a baddie s ass. Just as her social-media popularity increases, so do her frequent injuries, as she learns that her beginner's skills may be no match for those of more experienced fighters. Fate draws her to a local church infested with illicit drug-dealing activities. She soon realizes her connection to that church is more personal than expected as there's a link to her family's past. Should she simply stay in the shadows and pray for a miracle, or put her karate chops to good use? An rejuvenated ode to both THE KARATE KID and the action heroines of Hong Kong's Golden Age, the latest from director Ricky Ko after his award-winning TIME (Fantasia 2021) once again nicely combines nostalgia and modernity with a potent mix of martial arts, humour, sweetness, and compelling characters, OUT OF THE SHADOW offers a guaranteed good time, a reminder of why we love HK movies so much in the first place. Starring several rising stars from Hong Kong, including two actors reunited after Fantasia favourite PORT OF CALL (2015), OUT OF THE SHADOW is fresh off several Asian festivals, and makes its first stopover in the West at Fantasia before it hits its home territory this fall. King-Wei Chu [ OASKA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2024 ] Chu Po is a sprightly teenage girl with a strong sense of justice but her mother, Tao Kuen Ying, would rather they keep a low profile in the fishing town of Tai O. However, people are in need and Po decides to take action after learning a little karate. She soon becomes an internet heroine but keeps it a secret from Tao until she gets in over her head when she comes to the aid of Pastor Hung and his handsome son, Man Chun, who find their church is the front of a drug ring. This is when Tao reveals a secret crime-fighting history of her own. Ricky KO, director of Time (2021, OAFF2022), delivers a playful vigilante film, complete with laughs, fighting, Cantonese humour, and a touch of family drama unfold in the beautiful setting of Tai O. Despite the humour, the message has some moral messages: that one must do the right thing, help others and also know when to seek help. [Jason MAHER] [ SCREEN DAILY FILMART 2023 ] A drama about a mother who has to come out of retirement when the secluded life with her daughter in a seaside village is disturbed, unravelling a long-held family secret. AH CHEUNG: WINGS OF HOPE d. So Ko Ue Documentary Length : 50 mins. Opening November 3 2024 at the 2024 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival [ 2024 HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Law Wai-cheung is an important figure in promoting disability's rights in Hong Kong. A life in a wheelchair equipped Law with the perseverance and fighting spirit to not only achieve independent living, but even dedicated himself to helping others in the local disabled community to build a life of their own. Executive produced by Oscar winning documentarian Ruby Yang, this documentary by So Ka- ue incorporates heartwarming animation by Macau animator Wong Weng- chon to chronicle Law's life in tandem with the local disability's rights movements from the 60s to the present. BEYOND THE SIN Can : Ngok Hung Ji Oi d. Kwok Man Ki Louis Koo Tin Lok, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Venus Wong Man Yik, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Paulyn Sun Kai Kwan, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Renci Yeung Si Wing, Angel Lam Ting, Summer Chan Chi Huen, Laring Tang Yueping, Karena Lam Ka Yan Opening January 11 2025 in mainland China Opening March 28 2025 in Taiwan fb : https://www.facebook.com/beyondthesinmovie/ ig : https://www.instagram.com/beyondthesinmovie/ [ SCREEN DAILY ] This crime thriller follows a former police inspector who begins to suspect that his daughter's killer is still at large when more girls are found brutally murdered in Macau. FALLEN TREASURES Can : Muk Sung d. Elyse Hon Rating : I Length : 81 mins. Opening July 26 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] With over seven decades of history and known as "the Last Sawmill in Hong Kong", Chi Kee Sawmill & Timber has lived through multiple transformations by Hong Kong's timber industry, including the economic boom in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as its radical shift to processing and recycling used timber. However, when the sawmill faces compulsory eviction by the government for its Northern Metropolis development project, the survival of this successful family-owned business becomes a modern David-versus-Goliath story. The documentary is a wistful look at the unstoppable machine of urban development and an old-school business has tried to withstand the flow of time. CHA GUO d. Daphn Mandel, Guy Bertrand Rating : I Length : 37 mins. Opening July 26 2025 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Nestled between the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, housing some of high finance's most creative minds, and the gleaming glass and steel boxes of Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley where the future is being built, lies a hidden world no less exceptional. In this lost country backwater of mountains and vegetable fields, factories still manufacture soy sauce in century old clay pots; Kenny hand makes concrete spacers that hold up some of the world's longest suspension bridges. Cha Guo shines light on the lives of the villagers, craftsmen, farmers and business owners who make up this local village's close-knit community. The people s philosophy and signature are their resilience and their dedication. They embody "Made in Hong Kong" over generations. Cha Guo celebrates the heroes of Hong Kong and the fabric of what makes it and its people synonymous with warmth and the ubiquitous "can do" attitude. The title Cha Guo embodies the many narratives that connect older generations to the younger through the sharing of something savory and heart-warming. Cha guo is a homemade Chinese tea cake traditionally shared at family gatherings and celebrations. The Directors, Daphn Mandel and Guy Bertrand, set out not only to document this village life and heritage but also to capture its distinctly Hong Kong spirit. AFTERPIECE Can : Dai Sei Mok Lit : Act 4 d. Keane Wong Tak Kin Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Angela Yuen Lai Lam, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Length : 122 mins. Opening June 12 2026 at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival Opening July 21 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/afterpiece [ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] A celebrated stage director stakes everything on what is meant to be his swan song, even as his marriage comes apart. He casts a complete unknown as his female lead, only for his ex, now a movie-star diva, to sweep in, seize the role, and bump the newcomer down to understudy. As opening night bears down, he settles on a drastic plan in the name of true art. Keane T.K. Wong makes his feature directorial debut, mentored by Derek Yee, with a gleefully irreverent satire of show-business vanity and dysfunctional love, dragging the Hollywood screwball comedy into present-day Hong Kong. Stephen Fung leads a powerhouse ensemble with Myolie Wu, Chrissie Chau, and Angela Yuen. [ 28TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Afterpiece begins with a man at an impasse. Owen, once a celebrated stage director, has spent more than a decade lost in creative paralysis. His former lover, Su Manling, re-enters his life under the guise of old affection, while his wife, Tracy, teeters on the edge of betrayal. Determined to reclaim his dignity, Owen sets out to write, direct, and star in a new work of his own. Yet during the open casting process for the female lead, he becomes deeply drawn to Hannah, an untrained newcomer, and gradually slips into a dangerous space between theatre and reality. This is not a film about the stage -- it is a film about why people drive themselves onto it. As Owen is forced to perform the roles of "director", "husband", "former lover", and "creator" beneath the gaze of four women, and as rehearsal becomes a rehearsal for real life itself, the theater ceases to be a refuge; instead, it becomes a mirror that exposes what lies beneath. What Keane Wong's screenplay seeks to approach is the fissure illuminated by the spotlight: Is a person truly creating a role, or merely escaping from himself? The answer is destined to be revealed, in all its loss of control, on opening night. [ 28TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Once-celebrated director Owen decides to write and star in a new play to reclaim his dignity. During auditions, he meets a novice, Hanna. As they enter each other's lives, Owen begins to lose himself between theater and reality. Faced with a demanding boss, a meddling former partner, and a failing marriage, his mind spirals into madness. He fights to keep Hanna as his lead, but opening night leads to an irreversible and chaotic ending. SECRET IN THE BOX Can : Ji Hup Chong Mai AKA : FAT MAI CHONG Lit : LEGAL HIDE AND SEEK d. Frankie Tam Kwong Yuen Zhang Songwen, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Isabella Leong Lok Si, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jo Koo (Kuk Cho Lam), Will Or Wai Lam, Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Sabrina Ng Bing, Sabrina Cheung Man Sha, Lung Siu Kwan, Rating : IIB Length : 128 mins. Opening June 19 2026 at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival Opening August 30 2026 at the 2026 Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Site : https://cinefan.hkiff.org.hk/movie/secret-in-the-box-26 [ 2026 HONG KONG SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] The Happy Valley cardboard box murder in 1974 was not only infamous for its brutal nature, but also for being the first murder in Hong Kong to convict its perpetrator solely using forensic evidence. No stranger to true crime genre with films like Port of Call and Papa, Philip Yung returns as the producer of screenwriter Frankie Tam Kwong- yuen's compelling and ambitious solo directorial debut. Told from the perspectives of the convicted murderer, who spends decades proclaiming his innocence, and a police detective who loses his career for challenging his fellow officers' dubious investigation methods, Tam's pseudo-fictional take on the murder is a captivating exploration of man's darkest tendencies and the elusive nature of truth in a world driven by self-interest and greed. Shanghai International Film Festival: Best Actor (Main Competition) 30/8 (Sun) 21:00 & 21:30: Filmmakers will attend the screening [ 28TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In 1974, Szeto Waiping was imprisoned over a controversial murder conviction. For years, he desperately maintained his innocence and lodged appeals, while detective Chan Cheung, sensing something sinister amiss, relentlessly pursued the case. Twenty years on, the truth was lying right where it all began, forcing Szeto Waiping to face his inner demons. SPARE QUEENS Can : Dai Fun Jung Lit : Big Split d. Tom Chung Sing Stephy Tang Lai Yan, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Anson Kong Yip Sun Rating : IIA Length : 92 mins. Opening April 9 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening June 20 2026 (Preview) Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2903 [ 7TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] A manager of a struggling ten-pin bowling team has to team up with her lifelong rival. They must put their differences aside, and face new challenges together. [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] In bowling, there is nothing more daunting than the 7-10 split, which leaves two side pins in a position that is almost impossible to knock down. In this stirring sports film, the infamous split serves as a metaphor for not only a long-standing rivalry between two retired female bowlers, but also rare second chances to correct past mistakes. Produced by the team behind sleeper hit Love Lies (48th), this directorial debut shows us that bowling involves far more than just hitting wooden pins with a ball it requires precise timing, immense strength, and grace under pressure. THE BELIEF AKA : PENG HU AKA : THE BATTLE OF PENGHU d. Soi Cheang Pou Soi Wang Xueqi , Du Jiang, Hou Wenyuan, Luo Yizhou, Geng Le, Song Yang Jackson Yee, Zanilia Zhao Liying, Ni Dahong, Han Tongsheng, Max Zhang Jin, Hu Jun, Lester Lin Ziye, Wang Zichen, Wang Yutian, Wang Naixun , Liu Xue, Da Youwei Length : 144 mins. Opening July 30 2026 (POSTPONED) HANUMAN ANSH d. Vishal Chaturvedi Length : 150 mins. Opening September 18 2026 [ BRAODDWAY CIRCUIT ] Longing to meet his departed mother, a grieving boy seeks God. His spiritual journey leads him to serve humanity through selfless love and blessings, eventually becoming the revered Neem Karoli Baba. WONG KA YAN - SPECIAL SCREENING Wong Yau Nam, Karena Ng, Tyson CHak Length : 97 mins. Opening September 19 2026 [ CINEMA CITY ] Time went back to the summer of 1992. One day, Chun Yin ent to see movie in the town and met a beautiful ticket-selling girl, Wong Ka Yan. The next day, Chun Yin went to the cinema for Wong Ka Yan but was in vain. It was not easy to locate a person in a time without advanced technology and internet. Chun Yin went around the town with his guitar in search of Wong Ka Yan -- he waited at the cinema, sang sogns he wrote about Wogn Ka Yan in busy streets and called all those with the surname Wong in the White Pages (a domestic telephone directory). Chun Yin met countless "Wong Ka Yans" with different ages and background, among them included an unpopular detective and foreign guitarist living in Hong Kong. In the course of searching, Chun Yin's music talent and endurance for love impressed many Wong Ka Yans and brought them life-changing impact. NCT 127 5TH TOUR 'NEO CITY: SEOUL - THE REDLINE' IN CINEMAS NCT127 Opening September 20 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] NCT 127 5TH TOUR 'NEO CITY : SEOUL - THE REDLINE' in CINEMAS brings the explosive opening of NCT 127's long-awaited return to the big screen through a special live viewing event in theaters around the world. Marking the group's first tour in a year and eight months, this event captures the scale, energy, and electrifying performances of NCT 127 as they kick off a new chapter of NEO CITY in Seoul. Broadcast live from KSPO DOME, audiences worldwide are invited to experience the intensity of the concert in a cinematic setting, taking in every moment of the setlist, staging, and onstage charisma with fans across the globe. For NCTzens and K-pop audiences alike, this cinematic experience is a chance to witness the heat of THE REDLINE together, beyond borders, on the biggest screen possible. BIO-ZOMBIE d. Wilson Yip Wai Shun Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Angela Tong Ying Ying Length : 94 mins. Opening June 11 1998 Opening September 21 2026 (Academy of Performing Arts Alumni Association) [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Small-time gangsters Invincible and Bee, best friends who run a pirated DVD shop, are slackers who are into all the vices. While returning from a mission for their boss, they accidentally hit someone on the road. After bringing the corpse back to the mall, the corpse reanimates as a zombie and starts infecting anyone it comes across. When the mall's shutters come down, the survivors become locked in a cage with nowhere to escape, and the zombies will leave no one unturned. Will Invincible and Bee step up to the plate and become heroes of the night? KEEP REAL d. Xing Wenxiong Bai Jingting, Wei Xiang, Zhang Guoqiang, Su Xiaoding, Huang Cailin, Liu Liu, Ding Yongdai, Wang Zhi Length : 123 mins. Opening July 3 2026 in mainland China Opening September 24 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/Qq9WoO5fu4Q [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Can we live on our own terms, free from the world's judgment? Wang Changhai, a man of extraordinary ability, returns to his hometown to take up a position at the grassroots level. Blunt and uncompromising from the start, he defies the advice of his seasoned colleague Lao Xia, disregards the delicate web of personal connections, and confronts corruption and injustice without flinching. Yet every step forward seems to land him in deeper trouble. As he slowly comes to grasp the unwritten rules that govern the society around him, he begins to file down his rough edges, learning to maneuver and compromise within the complex game of social etiquette. When idealism clashes with reality, and raw talent meets the weight of convention, what path will this once-unyielding man ultimately choose in this wry, down-to-earth comedy of manners? PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE - REBELLION - d. Akiyuki Shinbo Japanese Animation Length : 121 mins. Opening October 26 2013 in Japan Opening September 24 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/PsKXsoqLGLI [ NETFLIX ] After Madoka's sacrifice left her friends in despair, Homura fights to make a reality where Madoka can be happy in this last part of the film trilogy. [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Following Madoka's rewriting of the universe, sacrificing herself and her happy normal days to save all magical girls from the cruel fate that awaited them by wiping witches out of existence, the despair still manifest into creatures known as nightmares. Magical girl Homura Akemi continues to fight alone in the hope that she will be able to see Madoka smile again. EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² AND REBIRTH d. Hideaki Anno Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 99 mins. Opening September 24 2026 (EVANGELION 30TH HONG KONG MOVIE FEST 2026) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Opening March 15, 1997, this is the original film adaptation of the TV anime NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, helmed by Director Hideaki ANNO and airing from 1995-1996. It is composed of EVANGELION:DEATH, a compilation of episodes 1-24 out of the original 26 episode series, as well as EVANGELION:REBIRTH, a portion of the alternate ending to episode 25, "Air." Further screenings evolved into the version known as EVANGELION:DEATH (TRUE)² & REBIRTH, which is now being screened outside Japan in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the series. GOOD TRIP Can : Ngor Ah Deh Seung Lui Hung Lit : My Dad Wants To Travel d. Norris Wong Yee Lam, Wong Hoi Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying, Philip Keung Ho Man, Yoyo Mung Ka Wai, Stanley Yau Si Chun, THAIMAY, Philip Ng Wan Lung Length : 105 mins. Opening September 25 2026 (SPECIAL SCREENING) Opening October 15 2026 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FINANCING FORUM WORK-IN-PROGRESS PROJECT ] Shan, an art assistant, juggles responsibilities on the film set and at the hospital, where she cares for her father, Kueng, who has cancer. During her time at the hospital, Shan is tasked by the crew to collect a big bowl from the prop-studio. At her father's request, they discreetly leave the hospital together, embarking on an unexpected journey from the studio to Macau, and subsequently to Okinawa, allowing Kueng to address his unfulfilled wishes. Following his peaceful passing, Shan inherits not only memories but also a lasting sense of courage, optimism, and imaginative spirit that sustains her throughout life. [ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ] Starring Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying, this Hong Kong comedy drama follows a film assistant who sneaks her dying father out of hospital to fulfil his last wish for an impromptu trip to Japan. Mabel Cheung serves as producer for Wong, winner of best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her 2019 debut My Prince Edward, and Wong Hoi, who produced Wong's second feature The Lyricist Wannabe. Backed by Hong Kong Film Development Council's Directors' Succession Scheme, Good Trip is presented at the HKIFF Industry Project Market at Filmart. CENTER STAGE (35TH ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORED DIRECTOR'S CUT) d. Stanely Kwan Kam Peng Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Tony Leung Ka Fai Length : 154 mins. Opening September 25 2026 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] "CENTER STAGE" is set during China’s silent movie era and revolves around the life of the legendary life of a gifted actress, Ruan Ling-yu. With her sensitive portrayal, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk took her story abroad and won the best actress award at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival. In the spring of 1935, silent movie star Ruan Ling-yu took her own life, shocking the world. Her funeral was attended by hundreds of thousands of mourning fans. Ruan entered the film world at the age of 16. In the short span of 9 years, she made 29 silent movies and became the idol of tens of thousands. As she rose to fame, she also rose to infamy with scandals over her private life. Her death at such an early age has given rise to much debate: did she kill herself because of her career? Or for love? In her farewell note, Ruan wrote four words -- "criticism should be feared" –- and gave her final condemnation on the merciless public. BUTTERFLY LOVERS Can : Leung Jook. Fa Dip d. Raman Hui Sing Ngai Cantonese voices: Charlie Yeung Choi Nei Animation Rating : I Length : 93 mins. Opening September 25 2026 (POSTPONED) Trailer : https://youtu.be/l5NeYrHxVnc [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Often called the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, Butterfly Lovers is a timeless tale of secret romance, rebellion, and eternal devotion. Zhu Yingtai is a wealthy girl who refuses to just stay at home. Determined to get an education, she disguises herself as a young man to sneak into an all-boys academy. There, she meets Liang Shanbo, a sweet and hardworking student from a humble background. What starts as a close friendship soon sparks into a deep, hidden love. Tragedy strikes when Yingtai's strict family forces her into an arranged marriage with a wealthy nobleman. Brokenhearted and torn apart, the lovers meet a tragic fate -- but their story doesn't end in the grave. Touched by their unbreakable bond, the gods miraculously transform their souls into two beautiful butterflies letting them flutter away. V Can : Hung Cheung d. Han Yan Zhu Yilong, Tan Jianci, Tony Leung Ka Wai, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Selena Lee Sze Wah, Ben Yuen Fu Wah, Ni Dahong, Cecilia Yip Tung, Huang Jue, Yu Haoming, Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Danny Lee Sau Yin, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Lam Suet, Wang Ge, Ray Lao, Zhao Runnan Opening September 25 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/UuJ7EOTzTPk [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once "paved with gold," had fallen into a state of broken order and rampant crime. Man Zi-Keung, a worker, is determined to rewrite his fate. After meeting flight attendant Lok Ka-Yuen, the two join forces to commit a heist, seizing a huge sum of money. This success drives Man Zi-Keung to ever greater extremes, pushing him and wealthy businessman Chan Fai-Yin deeper into a vortex of escalating confrontation. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Kwan So-San persist in investigating Man Zi-Keung. With the two police forces joining hands, the clash between good and evil is on the verge of eruption. BLUE LOCK d. Yusuke Taki Fumiya Takahashi, Kaito Sakurai, Kyohei Takahashi Length : 128 mins. Opening August 7 2026 in Japan Opening September 30 2026 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The Japanese national football team has long struggled with a lack of scoring ability among its strikers. To break this stalemate, the Japan Football Union launches a top-secret project named "Blue Lock." 300 high school strikers from across the country are gathered at a closed facility to undergo a series of brutal and intense trials and selections. In this competition, only the sole survivor will become the world's greatest striker. However, the project comes with a ruthless rule: every player who is eliminated will be permanently disqualified from ever joining the Japan national team. Can Yoichi Isagi, an ordinary high school football player, stand out among the 299 gifted strikers, defeat all his rivals, and become the ultimate ace striker? ODIUM ZERO Can : Mo Ngai Ji Yeuk d. James Kong Ling Ching Hong Kong Animation Cantonese Voices: Ali Lee Kai Sum, Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Simon Yam Tat Wah Amy Lo Wai Man Opening September 2026 Site: https://www.taproot-studio.com fb: https://www.facebook.com/taproothk teaser: https://youtu.be/JzyZWjMPUpc [ 3RD FUTURE ANIMATION ] ODIUM ZERO tells the story of an apocalypse born from lies. Ten days after an extraterrestrial pathogen crashes onto Earth, its spores begin to resonate with humanity's "lie brainwaves," driving people into madness and transforming them into grotesque creatures known as Ashes. Amid the ruins, a live streamer named May and a soldier named Yanga are forced to fight side by side inside a collapsing hospital, confronting both monsters and the fading remnants of human nature. It is a story of truth and redemption -- a reflection of how light struggles to survive in the depths of despair. Humanity has never escaped lies, and in the end of the world, deceit becomes a fatal trigger. When truth collides with survival, how will humanity choose? [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] 14 days ago, a comet ripped across the sky, unleashing the disaster now known as the Grayfall. Within hours, parasitic spores called Gray Matters transformed people into savage monsters known as Spikers, collapsing society overnight. Governments sealed off infected cities, buried the truth, and left the outbreak zones to rot. 16-year-old influencer Mai, refusing to believe the official story, breaks into Central Hospital the outbreak's ground zero -- with her AI cobot, BooBoo. Inside, fear spreads faster than the infection as survivors turn on each other. After rescuing a little girl named Anna, Mai fights to escape a hospital overrun by Spikers. Her path collides with Ren Cade, a ruthless black-ops commander hunting her, while Dr. Theodore secretly pulls the strings from mission control. As survival and conspiracy collide, Mai must protect Anna and uncover the truth before everything is erased forever. OH MY GHOST! OH MY GOD! d. Soda Voyu Naomi Watanabe, Jasper Liu, Esther Huang, Sakinu, Soda Voyu, Vivian Hsu Rating : IIB Length : 89 mins. Opening September 10 2026 in Taiwan Opening October 1 2026 [ THE MOVIE DATABASE ] A Japanese pop icon returns to her late mother's birthplace in a mountain village, joined by a former classmate and her boyfriend. Their trek into the forest turns dark after disturbing ancestral spirits. Trapped in thick fog, fear manifests into inner demons as supernatural events unfold, blurring the line between self-discovery and a descent into madness. MAGICAL SECRET TOUR d. Chihiro Amano Kasumi Arimura, Haru Kuroki, Sara Minami, Akihisa Shiono, Yuzu Aoki, Takumi Saitoh Length : 116 mins. Opening October 1 2026 THE END OF EVANGELION d. Hideaki Anno Japanese Animation Length : 88 mins. Opening October 1 2026 (EVANGELION 30TH HONG KONG MOVIE FEST 2026) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The story is a alternate ending of the final two episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion tv series. "Air / Love is destructive": After the failure of the artificially induced Third Impact, SEELE launches an attack on NERV. In a critical moment, Asuka confirms the existence of her mother and herself, revives, and begins to fight back. However, a new enemy descends from the sky. "One More Final: I need you": After Shinji boards Unit-01, what he sees is the wreckage of Asuka's Unit-02. Surrounding Unit-01, the mass-produced Evangelion units perform a solemn ritual. What exactly is the Human Instrumentality Project? CYCLONE Can : Chiu Fung d. Philip Yung Tsz Kwong Liu Yuqiao, Edwynn Li Yuxuan, Jennifer Suen Wo Yi, Lu Zhou, Ye Jingjian, Lee Hoi Lam, Leung Kwan Lun, Yau Chung Wai, Ning Chan Tsang Ning, Larine Tang Yueping, Bui Ka, Leung Ying Ah, Liang Jiali, Jin Chi, Lai Sha Cheung Tat Ming, Yui Yuk Mui, Fish Liew Chi Yu Rating : III Length : 119 mins. Opening April 12 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening July 22 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival Opening October 2 2026 Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2814 Site : https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2026/films/cyclone Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/cyclone [ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Philip Yung followed the crime lyricism of Port of Call (NYAFF 2015) with the heartbreaking Papa, garnering eleven Hong Kong Film Award nominations. Now comes his boldest work yet, chosen to close the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival. Taking its title from Mei Chaofeng, the fierce wanderer of wuxia legend, Cyclone follows a young trans woman who leaves mainland China for Hong Kong, and falls in love while working to save for gender-affirming surgery and reckoning with a traumatic past. In the city's back alleys and transient rooms, she falls in with Ah Bian, whose affection comes tangled with damage and drug use, and Xiaomei, who lets her glimpse another way of being a woman. Yung turns exile, desire, and self- remaking into a bruised Hong Kong nocturne. [ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM ] Named after a figure from martial-arts literature, Cyclone follows a wanderer travelling from mainland China to Hong Kong in search of gender-affirming surgery. As the journey unfolds, desire and identity blur, echoing Philip Yung's portrait of a city continually redefining its sense of belonging. Cyclone is a curious title, alluding to one of modern martial-arts literature and cinema's most tragic heroines: Mei Chaofeng, often translated as Cyclone Mei. Like her literary counterpart, Cyclone is a wanderer, travelling from the People's Republic of China to Hong Kong in search of gender-affirming surgery. Yet the longer the journey takes, the less certain she becomes of her desire. The identity in question and the passage undertaken reach beyond the individual. Yung is also thinking of Hong Kong, a place whose identity is constantly questioned and that keeps searching for a sense of its own belonging. Although internationally known for multilayered crime films such as Where the Wind Blows (2022), Philip Yung has long been drawn to more intimate stories. Cyclone feels like a place where everything he cares about has found a home. The narrative is both sprawling and concentrated, profoundly personal yet resonant with the experience of a people. It moves across temporal, regional and cultural barriers with clarity and grace, all the while maintaining an effortless visual beauty. - Vanja Kaludjercic [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Anchored by a powerful performance by Liu Yuqiao as the eponymous protagonist, Philip Yung's transgender drama is a poignant and empathetic tale of a lost soul searching for a place of belonging. Named after Cyclone Mei, the unfairly maligned tragic figure in Louis Cha's martial arts novels, Cyclone works as a sex worker in Hong Kong to save up for gender-affirming surgery. But the more her identity is denied by the world and those around her, the more her desires begin to diminish. Raw and engrossing, this is Yung's most intimate directorial effort yet. Big Screen Competition, Rotterdam. FIRST LOVE: THE LITTER ON THE BREEZE d. Eric Kot Man Fai Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Karen Mok Man Wai, Eric Kot Man Fai, Lee Wei Wei Length : 96 mins. Opening October 3 2026 (PLASTIC LOVE 33mm) [ CINEART CINEMA ] A waste collector who works at night and sleeps in the day meets a lonely girl who suffers from sleepwalking and they cannot control themselves but to fall in love with each other. A young man who has "love-phobia" reunites with his ex-girlfriend who dumped him 10 years ago. The stronger he desires to avoid her, the more difficult to do so. HYPNOSISMIC -DIVISION RAP BATTLE- 12TH LIVE <> LIVE VIEWING Length : 195 mins. Opening October 3 2026 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Long-awaited HYPNOSISMIC 12th LIVE To Be Streamed Live at cinemas in Japan and select regions in Asia Starring the 21 Cast Members from All 7 Divisions! The HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- 12th LIVE <>, to be held at Pia Arena MM (Kanagawa, Japan) on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, will be streamed live to cinemas in Japan and select regions in Asia. "HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle-," commonly known as HYPNOSISMIC, is a music-based multimedia project featuring unique characters who fight rap battles in divisions. The long-awaited 12th LIVE will feature all 21 voice actors from all 7 divisions (IKEBUKURO, YOKOHAMA, SHIBUYA, SHINJUKU, OSAKA, NAGOYA, and CHU-OH) for the first time since the HYPNOSISMIC -Division Rap Battle- 10th LIVE <>, held in April 2024. Experience the spectacular rap battles and electrifying all-division performance on the big screen with powerful sound in cinemas! PROJECT SEKAI 6TH ANNIVERSARY THANKS FESTIVAL LIVE VIEWING Opening October 3 2026 [ MCL CINEMAS ] The two-day shows of Project SEKAI 6th Anniversary Thanks Festival will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on 3rd and 4th, October 2026, and will be streamed live to cinemas in select regions in Asia. To celebrate the 6th anniversary of the iOS/Android rhythm and adventure game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku, the Project SEKAI 6th Anniversary Thanks Festival is a special annual live stage event presented in appreciation of the fans who have continued to support the game. The festival is packed with anniversary content, including a live reading performance of an original story written exclusively for the event, as well as a talk show in which the cast looks back on memorable moments from Project SEKAI. The 6th Anniversary Special Live will feature unit songs performed by the cast, with virtual singers joining selected performances to deliver special performances celebrating the game’s 6th anniversary. In addition, DAY 1 and DAY 2 will feature different setlists, making each performance a must-see. Presented as a special two-day event in appreciation of the fans' support over the past six years, the festival will be broadcast live in real time to K11 Art House, MCL Telford and Movie Town! Celebrate Project SEKAI's 6th anniversary on the big screen with the powerful sound and immersive atmosphere that only cinemas can provide! HEROES IN LOVE d. Wing Shya, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Stephen Fung Tak Lun, GC Goo-Bi Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Lawrence Chou Cun Wai, Wu Por, Tong Wing Sze Opening October 4 2026 (PLASTIC LOVE 33mm) [ CINEART CINEMA ] As a tomboy, Joe kidnaps the unnamed girl, and holds her prisoner in a cramped back-street apartment. Slowly, a relationship develops between them. Robin, is obsessed with guns and a lonely social misfit. His gun starts to talk to him in a soft and feminine voice, demanding for his proof of love. A potential deadly mission is then set out. A boy and a girl meet through an ICQ chat room. Young and innocent, they search for the real romance that they have never experienced in their lives. LOVE IS NOT A GAME, BUT A JOKE d. Riley Ip Kam Hung Wallace Chung, Shu Qi, Theresa Lee, Andy Hui Chi On, Jan Lamb Hoi Fung, Christine Ng Wing Mei Rating : IIA Length : 92 mins. Opening October 4 2026 (PLASTIC LOVE 33mm) THE MAGE Can : SUP FONG FAT SI Lit : SCAVENGER PRIEST d. Danny Pang Fat, Oxide Pang Chun Josie Ho Chiu Yi, Iman Taheri, Carlos Chan Ka Lok German Cheung Man Kit, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Sabrina Ng Bing, Length : 97 mins. Opening July 3 2026 at the 30th Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Opening September 14 2026 at the Bangkok International Film Festival Opening October 8 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/81yA2QpZ7Aw Site : https://www.bifan.kr/eng/program/program_view.asp?pk_seq=8219&sc_category_seq=9002&sc_num=1&actEvent=view [ THE 30TH BUCHEON FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL ] In Hong Kong's East Forest Park, scavenger Lan Pui Ching discovers a hanging corpse that triggers memories of a tragic mistake thirteen years earlier. Once a spirit medium, she manipulated a young girl into suicide for money, leaving her haunted by guilt and visions of restless souls. Now seeking redemption, Lan collects strange objects believed to carry the spirits of those who died unnatural deaths. When police officer Huang Ming investigates a series of suspicious "accidents," he repeatedly encounters her at the scenes. Through her connection with the dead, Lan reveals that these deaths are actually murders carefully disguised as mishaps. Together they must confront a terrifying supernatural truth before they become the killer's next victims. [ THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FILMART 2025 ] In his first acting role in The Mage, Taheri plays the logically- minded chief of police who is at loggerheads with the titular mystic, played by Ho, while investigating a series of mysterious crimes. PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE - WALPURGISNACHT RISING - d. Akiyuki Shinbou Japanese Animation Opening October 8 2026 EVANGELION: 1.1 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE d. Hideaki Anno Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 101 mins. Opening October 8 2026 (EVANGELION 30TH HONG KONG MOVIE FEST 2026) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Scarred by the Second Impact, the Fourth Angel attacks Tokyo III and humanity's fate is left in Special Government Agency NERV's hands. Young Shinji Ikari is forced to pilot EVA-01. He and EVA-00 pilot Rei Ayanami are tasked to fight, but EVA-01 is damaged by the Sixth Angel. Misato Katsuragi draws up a plan to focus all of Japan's electricity into EVA-01's positron cannon to defeat the Angel. KHADAM d. Shamyl Othman Aghniny Haque, Remy Ishak, Siti Khadijah Halim Length : 118 mins. Opening October 8 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Melor is forced to inherit her family's inheritance. As a result, she must race against time to save her daughter from a dark entity that is beginning to take over her life. DEAD END Can : Bei Sat Dik Na Tin d. Isabella Lam Lok Hin Lokman Yeung, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Maggie Siu Mei Kei, Wilson Tsui (Ai Wai), Summer Chan Chi Huen, Leander Lau Ho Lan, Dylan So Man To, Peter Chan Charm Man Length : 88 mins. Opening October 10 2026 at the 31st Busan International Film Festival Site : https://biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=89759&c_idx=431&sp_idx=616 Trailer : https://youtu.be/aalX-1lIWlU [ THE 7TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] A young father makes a migration decision without notifying his relatives, creating tense moments in the family. Concurrently, several body found cases in town remind him about the memories of his father's death long past and gone, urging him to suspect that his family is trying to hide something from him... ALWAY LALISA d. Sue Kim Lalisa Manobal Documentary Length : 100 mins. Opening September 11 2026 at the Toronto International Film Festival Opening October 12 2026 Site : https://www.tiff.net/films/always-lalisa [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Always Lalisa is a feature-length documentary following global superstar LISA during a transformative year away from Blackpink, the K-pop phenomenon that made her one of the world's most recognizable performers. As the group pauses activities, LISA embarks on the first true chapter of her solo career, confronting the question of who she is beyond Blackpink. The film follows LISA as she writes, records, and releases her debut solo album, Alter Ego, makes her acting debut in the third season of The White Lotus, and prepares for her first major solo performance at the 2025 Coachella Music Festival. Born and raised in Thailand, LISA left home at fourteen to train in South Korea's demanding K-pop system, ultimately rising to global superstardom. But forging her own path, particularly in the Western music market, brings new pressures, relentless scrutiny, and the challenge of redefining herself on her own terms. Intimate, emotional, and revealing, Always Lalisa captures an artist at a crossroads, documenting a year of risk, reinvention, and self- discovery as LISA begins to define not only her next chapter, but the woman and artist she wants to become. LOVE AND HATE Can : Ching Cheung Yu Jin Cheung d. Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Tsang Lok Tung, Kenneth Lai Chun, Macy Ma Sihui Rating : IIB Length : 84 mins. Opening October 12 2026 on Disney+ GOOD TRIP Can : Ngor Ah Deh Seung Lui Hung Lit : My Dad Wants To Travel d. Norris Wong Yee Lam, Wong Hoi Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying, Philip Keung Ho Man, Yoyo Mung Ka Wai, Stanley Yau Si Chun, THAIMAY, Philip Ng Wan Lung Length : 105 mins. Opening September 25 2026 (SPECIAL SCREENING) Opening October 15 2026 [ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FINANCING FORUM WORK-IN-PROGRESS PROJECT ] Shan, an art assistant, juggles responsibilities on the film set and at the hospital, where she cares for her father, Kueng, who has cancer. During her time at the hospital, Shan is tasked by the crew to collect a big bowl from the prop-studio. At her father's request, they discreetly leave the hospital together, embarking on an unexpected journey from the studio to Macau, and subsequently to Okinawa, allowing Kueng to address his unfulfilled wishes. Following his peaceful passing, Shan inherits not only memories but also a lasting sense of courage, optimism, and imaginative spirit that sustains her throughout life. [ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ] Starring Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying, this Hong Kong comedy drama follows a film assistant who sneaks her dying father out of hospital to fulfil his last wish for an impromptu trip to Japan. Mabel Cheung serves as producer for Wong, winner of best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her 2019 debut My Prince Edward, and Wong Hoi, who produced Wong's second feature The Lyricist Wannabe. Backed by Hong Kong Film Development Council's Directors' Succession Scheme, Good Trip is presented at the HKIFF Industry Project Market at Filmart. EVANGELION: 2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE d. Hideaki Anno Japanese Animation Rating : IIB Length : 112 mins. Opening October 15 2026 (EVANGELION 30TH HONG KONG MOVIE FEST 2026) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Mari Makinami Illustrioous pilots Provisional Unit-05 to defeat the excavated Third Angel. Asuka Shikinami Langley and EVA-02 defeat the Seventh Angel. The Eighth Angel appears and attacks NERV HQ. EVA-03 is taken over by the Ninth Angel during testing and Shinji deploys to stop it, but learns Asuka is aboard. Gendoh switches EVA-01's controls over to the Dummy System and begins fighting EVA-03... THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING Can : Kong Mo Pai 3 d. Adam Wong Sau Ping Cherry Ngan Cheuk Yin, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Lokman Yeung Length : 129 min. Opening February 18 2021 Opening October 20 2026 (Academy of Performing Arts Alumni Association) [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] The Kowloon Industrial District is home to many of Hong Kong's artists, including rapper Heyo, YouTuber Alan, rising star Hana, and dancer. However, the government is preparing the area for gentrification. The group from 'The Way We Dance' were invited to participate in a publicity stunt to transform the district into a 'Dance Street'. Alan points out that this is an opportunity to garner support from the public. Meanwhile, Heyo's master Afuc is planning a revolution EVANGELION: 3.33 YOU CAN (NOT) REDO d. Hideaki Anno Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening October 22 2026 (EVANGELION 30TH HONG KONG MOVIE FEST 2026) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] After 14 years, Shinji wakes on the battleship AAA Wunder. It belongs to WILLE, an anti-NERV organization founded by former NERV members. Shinji hears Rei's voice coming from EVA Mark.09, sent to rescue her, so he leaves Wunder and heads to NERV. Kaworu Nagisa shows Shinji the transformed land. He learns that saving Rei triggered the Near Third Impact that caused catastrophic damage to Earth. BIRD OF PARADISE Can : Ma Yeung Nin Wa d. Joey Wu Chui Yi Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Peter Chan Charm Man, Yeung Nga Man, Jayden Cheung Dik Man Rating : IIA Length : 95 mins. Opening May 10 2026 (Preview) Opening June 13 2026 at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival Opening July 19 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival Opening at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival Opening August 21 2026 (Preview) Opening October 23 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/tUU9ZifYLC8 Trailer : https://youtu.be/l5zAT2MSREk Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/bird-of-paradise [ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] Mrs. Yeung has spent years holding a Hong Kong household together, managing a checked-out husband, a demanding teenage son, and the thousand thankless tasks that keep a family running. Then she secretly signs up for pole dancing, and something dangerous happens: she starts having fun. What looks like a midlife lark turns shockingly physical, closer to martial arts than play, demanding strength and nerve she didn't know she had. As the lessons reawaken a self she had quietly shelved, the accommodating wife-and-mother act becomes harder to keep up. Joey Wu's first feature turns domestic frustration into bright, nimble comedy, handing Catherine Chau a gloriously physical role as a woman who decides that disappearing politely is no longer on the schedule. Veteran Elaine Jin lends major support. [ 28TH SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] Yuen is a stereotypical housewife, her days dulled by endless domestic routines. By chance, she stumbles into the dazzling world of pole dancing, where she embarks on a secret journey - one she keeps hidden from her conservative husband, Lam, and her son, Heng. As colour slowly returns to her life, she forms an unexpected friendship with her much young classmate. Meanwhile, Fung-mei, the 70-year-old grandmother with a heart of a young lady, falls prey to a scam while searching for love on dating app. Forced to move into Yuen's home, her arrival stirs up even more chaos to the already strained family. [ 7TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION GROUP ] Eagerly wanting to have a last bloom of her youth, Mama Yeung conceals her stubborn husband and rebellious son, and steps into the new splendid world of pole dance. Yet, this secret has been accidentally revealed, putting her into a dilemma between fulfilling her family's needs and pursuing her dream... BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUENOS AIRES: LIVE VIEWING (2026) BTS Opening October 25 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The first-ever BTS Live Viewing broadcast from South America. Experience the BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' in cinemas worldwide, broadcasting from Buenos Aires, Argentina! Marking the first time the band has ever performed in Argentina, this monumental concert will bring the explosive energy of the packed stadium straight to the big screen. WE ARE BORN GOOD Can : Sin Nam Shun Nui d. Yeung Leung Chuen Alan Yeung Wai Lun, Chung Suet Ying, Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ng Wing Sze, Amy Yan Yuk Yu Rating : IIB Length : 96 mins. Opening September 10 2026 at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival Opening October 29 2026 Site : https://www.tiff.net/films/we-are-born-good Trailer : https://youtu.be/-3u2x1iw8Xo [ CINEMA CITY ] A restaurant mishap led to a feud between Wing-kat and Zoey. Both, whose lives were already challenging, engaged in a cycle of revenge that escalated further. However, they did not anticipate that the real harm would come from those closest to them. Initially adversaries, Wing-kat and Zoey ultimately became the only companions who truly understood each other. [ THE 8TH FIRST FEATURE FILM INITIATIVE ] A dining mishap caused a rift between Ji and Rui, leading to a cycle of revenge. Their already troubled lives only came together to fall apart. YOU, LIKE A STAR d. Michihito Fujii Ryusei Yokohama, Suzu Hirose, Hokuto Matsumura, Anne Nakamura, Gaku Hamada, Machiko Ono, Yoshino Kimura, Yuriko Ishida, Hiroki Hasegawa Length : 135 mins. Opening October 29 2026 EVANGELION: 3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME d. Hideaki Anno Rating : IIB Length : 154 mins. Opening October 29 2026 (EVANGELION 30TH HONG KONG MOVIE FEST 2026) [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] The 4th and final installment of Rebuild of Evangelion. Misato and her anti-NERV group WILLE arrive at Paris, a city now red from core- ization. Crew from AAA Wunder land on a containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of NERV EVAS appear, Mari's improved EVA Unit-08 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei (provisional name) wander about Japan. BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN SAO PAULO: LIVE VIEWING Opening October 31 2026 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] Experience the BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' in cinemas worldwide, broadcasting from São Paulo, Brazil! Marking the grand finale of their Latin America tour, this monumental concert will bring the explosive energy of the packed stadium in Brazil straight to the big screen. GODZILLA MINUS ZERO d. Takashi Yamazaki Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Min Tanaka, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yuki Yamada, Kuranosuke Saski, Sakura Ando Length : 125 mins. Opening September 26 2026 at the New York Film Festival Opening November 3 2026 in Japan Opening November 5 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/CoMO04aJiro [ CINEMA CITY ] War reduced Japan to zero, and Godzilla plunged it into minus. Two years have passed since then. Through agonizing struggles, the country achieved recovery and finally reclaimed its daily life. Now, a new pinnacle of despair attacks, completely crushing all hope. Director, Screenplay and VGX: Takashi Yamazaki. Moving beyond Godzilla Minus One, the film that won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and captivated the world. There is no third time. Everything ends here. TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES d. Nick Cheuk Yik Him Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Hanna Chan, Rosa Velasco (Law Wai Sha), Sean Wong Tsz Lok Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening November 16 2023 Opening November 16 2026 (Academy of Performing Arts Alumni Association) [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] High school teacher Cheng looks back to his repressed childhood memories, as he finds an anonymous suicide note in the classroom. He strives hard to prevent another tragedy from happening, meanwhile facing a series of family problems, his wife is divorcing him, and his father is dying. THE LAST DANCE d. Anselm Chan Mou Yin Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Lai Sha), Tommy Chu Pak Hong Rating : IIB Length : 126 mins. Opening November 16 2026 (Academy of Performing Arts Alumni Association) Opening November 23 2026 HIDDEN HEROES Can : Jui Gik 8 Yuet 15 d. Joe Ma Wai Ho Soi Cheang Pou Soi Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin Rating : IIB Length : 114 mins. Opening August 19 2004 Opening December 7 2026 (Academy of Performing Arts Alumni Association) [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Officer Yohji Ho meets a female android who comes from the future, in a drug raid. The android's mission is to ensure the death of Yohji, the elder brother of the future "Father of electronic Chips", so as to help the future scientist to become what he will be. At the meantime, Yohji is suspected as the murderer of a police officer. Scared and confused, Yohji flees and goes to Mei Ling, who looks identical to the android, for a fraud passport. Knowing Mei Ling is his brother's future wife, Yohji decides to kill her to save his own life. Being pursued by the police and the android, Yohji runs away with Mei Ling and starts their adventure. Can : Long Long Mun Yu d. Wallance Jim Ka Chun Kong Stories Documentary Opening December 2026 --- [ NORTH AMERICA AREA CONCERTS ] * GEORGE LAM, SALLY YEH "WE ARE ONE" CONCERT IN NORTHER CALIFORNIA DATE AND TIME: Sunday, December 27 2016 @ 7:30 PM Saturday, December 26 2026 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION : The Venue at Thunder Valley Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA TICKET PRICES : VIP $ 388, 288, 228, 188, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/george-%26-sally-tvc * ERIC MOO "ALL THE BEST" CONCERT IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME: Saturday, December 26 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: $ 328, 288, 198, 168, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: https://iemshowplace.com/EM26-LV TICKETMASTER: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/39006524C7ED8DBB * LEEHOM WANG "THE BEST PLACE II" CONCERT IN SAN JOSE DATE AND TIME : Saturday, December 19 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: SAP Center 525 Santa Clara San Jose CA TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C006504E5E2DDE5 * GEORGE LAM, SALLY YEH "WE ARE ONE" CONCERT IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME: Sunday, December 20 2016 @ 8 PM Saturday, December 19 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION : Dolby Live at Park MGM 3770 Las Vegas Blvd S Park MGM Las Vegas NV 89109-4337 TICKET PRICES : VIP $ 488, 388, 288, 228, 188, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER December 20 https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2E006529A41A4AC4 December 19 https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2E006529A4124ABF * LEEHOM WANG "THE BEST PLACE II" CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Wednesday, December 16 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Kia Forum 3900 W. 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Rohnert Park CA https://graton.com/events-shows/grasshopper TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 198, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17006514BAB8E83F * PRISCILLA CHAN "GRATEFUL LIVE IN USA 2026" CONCERT IN RENO DATE AND TIME: Saturday, December 5 2026 @ 11 PM VENUE LOCATION: Reno Events Center 400 N. Center St. Reno NV TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 188, 168, 128, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: SELLINGTICKET.US https://sellingticket.us/priscilla-chan San Francisco World Bookstore 824 Stockton St., 415.963.1998 San Francisco Elderly Service 415.867.2812 Win On Travel 728 Pacific Ave, Suite 114 415.730.2007/415.834.1623 * JONATHAN LEE "THOSE SONGS THROUGH THE YEARS" IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 28 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Yaamava' Theater Yaamava' Resort and Casino 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland CA 92346 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 350, 300, 250, 200, 150, 95 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com/JL26-LA TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 * PRISCILLA CHAN "GRATEFUL LIVE IN USA 2026" CONCERT IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 28 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Encore Theater Wynn Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 188, 158 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/priscilla-chan-las-vegas * WANG FENG HORIZON 2026 CONCERT IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 28 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION : Resorts World Las Vegas 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: Jade Entertainment 626-964-4747 https://www.jadeticket.com/ axs https://www.axs.com/events/1583420 * GRASSHOPPER "THREE IN LOVE" CONCERT IN LAS VEGAS DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 28 2026 @ 5 PM Friday, November 27 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV TICKET PRICES: $ 488, 388, 288, 198, 138, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER November 27 - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17006512B18BBEE3 November 28 - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17006512B18FBEE7 * WANG FENG HORIZON 2026 CONCERT IN CONNECTICUT DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 25 2026 @ 11:45 PM VENUE LOCATION: Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Uncasville CT TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: Jade Entertainment 626-964-4747 https://www.jadeticket.com/ TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D00651FBF92F98E * JONATHAN LEE "THOSE SONGS THROUGH THE YEARS" IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 25 2026 @ 10 PM VENUE LOCATION: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 388, 288, 208, 168, 128, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: http://www.iemshowplace.com/JL26-AC TICKET HOTLINE: 718-888-3113 International Entertainment Marketing 14201 37th Ave., 2/F Flushing NY 11354 718.888.3113 805 57th Street 4/F Brooklyn NY 11220 718.437.7717 Global Travel International Corp. 204 Bridge St. D. Metuchen NJ 732.819.8883 Yangtze Trading and Travel 933 Arch Street L/L Philadelphia PA 215.922.8700 * PRISCILLA CHAN "GRATEFUL LIVE IN USA 2026" CONCERT IN ATLANTIC CITY DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 25 2026 @ 11 PM VENUE LOCATION: Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City NJ TICKET PRICES: $ 288, 228, 188, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: ONLINE: https://99concerts.com/priscilla-chan-ac * HENRY LAU ENJOY THE SHOW WORLD TOUR 2026 NEW YORK DATE AND TIME: Monday, November 16 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Terminal 5 610 West 56th Street New York NY 10019 https://www.bowerypresents.com/events/detail/?event_id=1492801 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: AXS https://www.axs.com/events/1492801/henry-lau-tickets?skin=terminal5 * HENRY LAU ENJOY THE SHOW WORLD TOUR 2026 TORONTO DATE AND TIME: Saturday, November 14 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto 1133 Queens Plate Dr. Toronto ON M9W0G4 Canada https://greatcanadian.com/event/henry-lau/ TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/100064D093708BAD * HENRY LAU ENJOY THE SHOW WORLD TOUR 2026 SEATTLE DATE AND TIME : Thursday, November 12 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall 321 Mercer St. Seattle WA 98109 https://www.mccawhall.com/events/detail/henry-lau TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F0064D0CC52D1EF * HENRY LAU ENJOY THE SHOW WORLD TOUR 2026 SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME : Sunday, November 8 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Warfield 982 Market St., San Francisco CA 94102 https://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events/detail/1492287 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: AXS https://www.axs.com/events/1492287/henry-lau-tickets?skin=warfield * HENRY LAU ENJOY THE SHOW WORLD TOUR 2026 LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Wednesday, November 4 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Novo 800 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90015 https://www.thenovodtla.com/events/detail/1492284 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: AXS https://www.axs.com/events/1492284/henry-lau-tickets?skin=novo * TERESA CHEUNG 2026 WORLD TOUR CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Sunday, November 1 2026 @ 5 PM VENUE LOCATION: Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon CA 92230 TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 138, 88, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090064BDAD58C98F San Gabriel Fanta Travel 117 S. San Gabriel Blvd. 626.286.2828 www.fantatours.com Ng Hing Kee 8238 Garvey Ave Rosemead CA 91770 626.931.6688 * RICHIE JEN "MIRACLE" WORLD TOUR 2026 SYDNEY DATE AND TIME : Sunday, November 1 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Margaret Court Arena Melbourne Park 200 Batman Avenue Melbourne VIC Australia https://margaretcourtarena.com.au/event/richie-jen-world-tour-melbourne-2026/ TICKET PRICES: AU $ 399, 339, 299, 239, 199, 139 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HSIENCRJ26 * TERESA CHEUNG 2026 WORLD TOUR CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME : Saturday, October 31 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION : The Event at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. Rohnert Park CA https://graton.com/events-shows/teresa-cheung TICKET PRICES: $ 188, 138, 108, 88, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE: Jade Entertainment 626-964-4747 https://www.jadeticket.com/ TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/170065069F73C5D1 * RICHIE JEN "MIRACLE" WORLD TOUR 2026 SYDNEY DATE AND TIME : Friday, October 30 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: TikTok Entertainment Centre (formerly ICC Sydney Theatre) 1 Zollner Cct, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia https://tiktokentcent.com/event/richie-jen-world-tour-2026/ TICKET PRICES: AU $ 398, 338, 298, 238, 198, 138 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HSIENCRJ26 * HENRY LAU ENJOY THE SHOW WORLD TOUR 2026 SYDNEY DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 27 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Forum Melbourne 154 Flinders St. Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia https://forummelbourne.com.au/shows/henry-lau TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HENLAU26 * HENRY LAU ENJOY THE SHOW WORLD TOUR 2026 SYDNEY DATE AND TIME: Sunday, October 25 2026 @ 8 PM Saturday, October 24 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Darling Harbour Theatre at ICC Sydney 14 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia https://iccsydney.com.au/events/henry-lau/ TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETEK https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HENLAU26 * TERESA CARPIO A MUSICAL LIFE LIVE IN CONCERT DATE AND TIME: Friday, October 23 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Bayview Glen Church 300 Steeles Ave. East, Thornhill ON L3T IA7 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA$ 180, 120, 100, 68 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/teresa-carpio-a-musical-life-tickets-1995362221117 * JAMES NG YIP KWAN (KWAN GOR), KAYEE TAM CONCERT IN CALGARY DATE AND TIME : Sunday, October 18 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Grey Eagle Event Centre at Grey Eagle Resort and Casino 3777 Grey Eagle Dr., Calgary AB https://www.yaamava.com/entertainment/james-ng-hubert-wu TICKET PRICES: CA $ 188, 138, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.greyeagleresortandcasino.ca/events/2026-oct/kwan-gor-kayee-tam * HINS CHEUNG "UNPLUGGED 2" CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 17 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Pechanga Resort and Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula CA 92592 https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/hins-cheung TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 228, 188, 158, 128 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A006501047F97AA ONLINE https://99concerts.com/hins-2026-la * ANTHONY WONG'S SHARING DATE AND TIME: October 17 2026 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre 950 W 41st Ave., Vancouver BC V5Z 2N7 Canada TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: CANTOLIVE https://www.cantolive.ca/en/events/anthony-wong-sharing * A CANTO-POP CELEBATION IN LOS ANGELES with Andrew Lam, Karen Tong, Alan Po DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 17 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA https://missionplayhouse.org/event/a-canto-pop-celebration TICKET PRICES: VIP $228, 148, 128, 108, 98 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: SAN GABRIEL MISSION PLAYHOUSE https://missionplayhouse.org/event/a-canto-pop-celebration Ng Hing Kee (EASYGO) 8238 Garvey Ave. Rosemead CA 91770 626-632-1994 626-931-6688 626-360-8518 * A FUN NIGHT WITH ANDREW LAM, KAREN TONG AND ALAN PO IN NEW YORK DATE AND TIME: Sunday, October 17 2026 @ 6 PM VENUE LOCATION: Oceana Theater 1029 Brighton Beach Ae., Brooklyn NY https://oceanatheater.com/event/fun-night/ TICKET PRICES: VIP $168, 128, 88 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: OCEANA THEATER https://oceanatheater.com/event/fun-night/ Lin Sin Travel 8237 60th Street Brooklyn (718) 567-8801 2042 86th Street, 2/F Brooklyn (718) 676-133 Fei Yang Travel 195 Canal Street, Suite 203 Chinatown (212) 202-1668 135-19 40th Road, Suite 202 Flushing (718) 766-8086 * JAMES NG YIP KWAN (KWAN GOR), KAYEE TAM CONCERT IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME: Friday, October 16 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: River Rock Show Theatre at River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road, Richmond BC Canada TICKET PRICES: VIP CA$ 168, 128, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11006513BF16CD3F * TO KILL OR TO BE KILLED HONG KONG THEATRE. VANCOUVER PREMIERE. AFTER-SCREENING TALK WITH ANTHONY WONG DATE AND TIME: Monday October 12 2026 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: SilverCity Riverport Cinemas (Aud 5) 14211 Entertainment Way Richmond BC V6W 1K4 Canada TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: CANTOLIVE https://www.cantolive.ca/en/events/tokillortobekill-premiere * HINS CHEUNG "UNPLUGGED 2" CONCERT IN NIAGARA FALLS DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 10 2026 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino 6380 Fallsview Blvcd., Niagara Falls ON TICKET PRICES: VIP CA $398, 328, 268, 198, 148 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: TICKETMASTER CANADA https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006504F8256984 * THE FIRST VANCOUVER "MASTER OF THE ART OF ACTING" WORKSHOP Taught in person by Anthony Wong VENUE LOCATION: A rehearsal studio in Richmond BC (exact location provided upon admission) COURSE DATE : October 6-11, 2026 (six days) CLASS HOUR: Daily, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (24 hours in total) TUITION: CA $ 2680 + 5% GST REGISTRATION FEE: CA $ 20 (non-refundable regardless of outcome) REGISTRATION: https://www.cantolive.ca/1st-anthony-wong-vancouver-masterclass * CANDY LO "THE JOURNEY CONTINUES...LISTEN" CONCERT IN VANCOUVER DATE AND TIME : Monday, October 5 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts 777 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W1 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $138, 108, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE : https://www.vtix.com/candy-lo-the-journey-continues-/5857/ * HINS CHEUNG "UNPLUGGED 2" CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 3 2026 @ 7:30 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Venue at Thunder Valley Thunder Valley Casino Resort 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln CA TICKET PRICES: $ 388, 288, 188, 158 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: 99 CONCERTS https://99concerts.com/hins-2026-sf * CANDY LO "THE JOURNEY CONTINUES...LISTEN" CONCERT IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME : Friday, October 2 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Toronto Pavilion 190 Railside Rd, North York, ON M3A 1A3 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $138, 108, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: ONLINE : https://candylo.eventbrite.com Cafe Hollywood 7240 Kennedy Rd., Markham ON L3R 7P2 905-477-8877 * TIA RAY "ONCEU PON A MOON" CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 27 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Novo DTLA 800 W Olympic Blvd. a335, Los Angeles CA TICKET PRICES: $ 128, 108, 88, VIP Package Add-on TICKET OUTLET LOCATIONS: axs https://www.axs.com/events/1533839 * TIA RAY "ONCEU PON A MOON" CONCERT IN NEW YORK DATE AND TIME: Friday, September 25 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Palladium Times Square New York NY TICKET PRICES: $128, 108, 88, VIP Package Add-on TICKET OUTLET LOCATION TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000064EFC2725F65 * TIA RAY "ONCEU PON A MOON" CONCERT IN TORONTO DATE AND TIME: Sunday, September 20 2026 @ 7 PM VENUE LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Theatre 190 Princes' Blvd, Toronto ON M6K 3C3 Canada TICKET PRICES: CA $128, 108, 88, VIP Package Add-on TICKET OUTLET LOCATION ADMITONE https://admitone.com/events/tia-ray-toronto-171656 * ANNABELLE LOUIE "ETERNAL LOVE" CONCERT with Special Guest Ram Chiang DATE AND TIME: Saturday, September 19 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon CA 92230 TICKET PRICES: VIP $ 188, 98, 78 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090064A5AEF6DE1D * RICHIE JEN "MIRACLE" WORLD TOUR 2026 LOS ANGELES DATE AND TIME : Saturday, September 12 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: Yaamava' Theater Yaamava' Resort and Casino 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland CA 92346 TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: JADE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.jadeentertain.com/home/ * ANNABELLE LOUIE CONCERT IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA with Special Guest Ram Chiang Chi Kwong DATE AND TIME : Saturday, September 12 2026 @ 8 PM VENUE LOCATION: The Event at Graton Resort and Casino 288 Golf Course Dr. W. Rohnert Park CA https://graton.com/events-shows/annabelle-louie TICKET OUTLET LOCATION: TICKETMASTER https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/170064D3C2720A00 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Box office info : What Box Office Info? The usual suspects : Internet Movie Database, Yahoo! Hong Kong Erors : ye olde chaffing editor For the week ending Sunday September 20 2026 10 THE DATING MENU Can : Chu Si Fat Ban Lit : OMAKASE d. Amos Why (Wong Ho Yin), Frankie Chung Won Kit Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Renci Yeung Sze Wing Kearen Pang Sau Wai, Crystal Cheung Man Ka, Wong Yat Ho, Gladys Yuen (MonkeyMit), Tim Chan Lok Tim 9 PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 d. Susanne Bier Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace, Solly McLeod, Xolo Mariduena, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, 8 KUNG FU SOCCER Can : Jook Fu Nui Jook Lit : Kung Fu Women's Soccer d. Stephen Chow Sing Chi Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, Lay Zhang Yixing, Zhao Lina, Li Jiayue, Aimee Chen, Josie Xu Jiao, Sisley Choi Si Bui, Xue Ye, 7 DAYS OF BEING WILD (4K RESTORED VERSION) d. Wong Kar Wai Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Tony Leung Chiu Wai 6 ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST d. Wen Muye Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sharif, Aarif Lee Zhi-ting, Sherif Sabby Length : 140 mins. Opening August 28 2026 in Macau Opening September 11 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/dqf6DJvYqgQ [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Xu Fu, a chef from Northeast China, heads to the Middle East to work at a Chinese restaurant. Carrying his wok, he hopes to support his family and pay off his debts. He serves up classic Chinese dishes: the Dragon-Raising-Its-Head feast, candied sweet potatoes and Kung Pao chicken. He partners with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng: Xu Fu handles the cooking, while Ma Junsheng takes care of guests. Together, they turn the little-known Dragon Restaurant into a thriving spot. War soon breaks out, and local conditions quickly turn dangerous. Different armed groups clash across the region. What will happen to Xu Fu? Can Dragon Restaurant survive amid the chaos of war? 5 HOPE d. Na Hong-Jin Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender Rating : IIB Length : 157 mins. Opening September 10 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/WfMEbRWuuX8 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Reinforcements have been diverted to battle wildfires and all communication has been cut off. Hope's police outpost chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae struggle to defend a village of the elderly, while in the mountains, Sung-ki and the locals who set out to track the beast find themselves hunted instead. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions. [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A mysterious discovery is made on the outskirts of the remote harbor town. The residents find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against something they have never encountered before. 4 FALL 2: DEADPOINT d. Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney, Grace Caroline Currey, 3 CHIIKAWA THE MOVIE: THE SECRET OF THE MERMAID ISLAND d. Kei Oikawa Japanese Animation Rating : I Length : 99 mins. Opening August 6 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/UOEzYpgt2as [ CINEMA CITY ] One day, while Chiikawa and Hachiware are relaxing in the plaza, Usagi suddenly arrives with a flyer slapped onto Usagi's face. Checking the flyer, Hachiware discovers it is an invitation with the words: "An Invitation to a Special Island." Lured by the tempting words on the flyer, Chiikawa and friends decide to join the island training camp. Boarding the ship alongside Rakko, who remains suspicious of the flyer's claims, the group sets foot on the island and receives a grand, warm welcome from the Island residents. While spending a wonderful time together, Chiikawa and friends are suddenly told a shocking truth: a massive "Siren" living on the island has been abducting the Island residents one after another. Before long, the group gets swept into the plan to subjugate the Siren. Trial after trial awaits Chiikawa and the others as the group pushes forward with earnest determination. Can everyone overcome these hardships together...?! And what exactly is the true "secret" hidden on this island...?! 2 SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY d. Destin Daniel Cretton Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo 1 THE ODYSSEY d. Christopher Nolan Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron ----- ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST Length : 140 mins. Opening August 28 2026 in Macau Opening September 11 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/dqf6DJvYqgQ [ EMPEROR CINEMAS ] Xu Fu, a chef from Northeast China, heads to the Middle East to work at a Chinese restaurant. Carrying his wok, he hopes to support his family and pay off his debts. He serves up classic Chinese dishes: the Dragon-Raising-Its-Head feast, candied sweet potatoes and Kung Pao chicken. He partners with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng: Xu Fu handles the cooking, while Ma Junsheng takes care of guests. Together, they turn the little-known Dragon Restaurant into a thriving spot. War soon breaks out, and local conditions quickly turn dangerous. Different armed groups clash across the region. What will happen to Xu Fu? Can Dragon Restaurant survive amid the chaos of war? HOPE Rating : IIB Length : 157 mins. Opening September 10 2026 Teaser : https://youtu.be/WfMEbRWuuX8 [ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ] Reinforcements have been diverted to battle wildfires and all communication has been cut off. Hope's police outpost chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae struggle to defend a village of the elderly, while in the mountains, Sung-ki and the locals who set out to track the beast find themselves hunted instead. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions. [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] A mysterious discovery is made on the outskirts of the remote harbor town. The residents find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against something they have never encountered before. DAYS OF BEING WILD (4K RESTORED VERSION) Rating : IIB Length : 95 mins. Opening December 15 1990 (ORIGINAL) Opening August 23 2026 at 2026 Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival Opening September 4 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/MeXKewVM-h0 [ SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026 ] Wong Kar Wai began a career-spanning obsession with nostalgia for the Hong Kong of his childhood years with this dreamlike and beguiling ensemble piece about love, lust and disillusionment in 1960s Hong Kong. Wong's idiosyncratic storytelling rhythm, Christopher Doyle's lush green hue, and its entrancing and moody soundtrack (strengthened even further on this Wong-supervised 4K remastered version) not only made this a defining work of its era, it also established Wong as a cinematic visionary who would influence generations of aspiring filmmakers worldwide. Channelling James Dean, Leslie Cheung's charismatic turn as a ne'er-do-well playboy and self-proclaimed "bird without legs" continues to be celebrates as one of Hong Kong cinema's most iconic performances of all time [ BESTAR FILM ] Hong Kong ,1960. A sweltering hot summer. York, an amoral disillusioned and cruel young man is kept in luxury by his foster mother, a retired courtesan, who gives him everything but the one thing he needs to know -- the identity of his natural mother. A self- obsessed man, desperately seeking his true identity, York plays carelessly with his lovers, a lonely submissive bargirl and a beautiful club dancer and his friends, before leaving them all for the Philippines in search of the truth that has been denied, and may ultimately destroy him. THE DATING MENU Rating : IIB Length : 102 mins. Opening April 8 2026 at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival Opening July 16 2026 at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival Opening August 1 2026 (PREVIEW) Opening August 15 2026 (PREVIEW) Opening August 21 2026 Site : https://www.hkiff.org.hk/film/getdetail?fid=2914 Site : https://www.nyaff.org/nyaff26/films/the-dating-menu Trailer : https://youtu.be/4LWWr1pdm-Y [ 25TH NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ] A private chef whose business is barely staying afloat looks for love the modern way: he opens a dating app and searches for Zelda, the girl who once captured his heart in a teenage chatroom. Instead, the app gives him four Zeldas, each with a different life and story. For each one, he cooks a meal, part flirtation, part confession, as if the right dish might recover the person he was, or the future he missed. Amos Why, director of the beloved Far Far Away (NYAFF 2022), and co-director Frankie Chung serve a funny, tender Hong Kong romance about old flames, new disappointments, and the strange comfort of not moving on. Around the table, the film catches a food culture under threat, and the small, stubborn memories that survive in what people cook for one another. [ 50TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ] While trying to keep his struggling business afloat, a chef goes on a dating app in search of Zelda, his crush from his chatroom days as a teenager. For each Zelda he meets, he makes a tailor-made meal to fit their story. Putting a spotlight on the city's struggling restaurant sector, indie filmmaker Amos WHY and his co-director Frankie Chung's unconventional and bittersweet road movie follows a rootless man who turns to his memories to avoid confronting his unknown future. Is it better to drift with uncertainty, or to stay in your comfort zone whilst tethered to a sinking ship? KUNG FU SOCCER Rating : IIA Length : 106 mins. Opening July 11 2026 Opening August 13 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/pEUlw0SE580 [ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ] An unlikely women's football team from Mount Emei is written off from the start -- dismissed for their age, lack of experience, and slim chances of success. Everything changes when they unlock extraordinary martial arts-inspired abilities that transform their game, propelling them from underdogs to championship contenders. But as victories mount and their dream of glory comes within reach, an unexpected betrayal threatens to tear the team apart. Forced to regroup after a crushing setback, they must rethink their strategy, overcome their differences, and rediscover the power of teamwork. Facing an undefeated reigning champion in the ultimate showdown, they will need more than extraordinary skills — they must outthink, outplay, and outmaneuver their opponents. Can this unlikely team overcome the odds and achieve the impossible? From visionary filmmaker Stephen Chow, Kung Fu Soccer delivers a crowd-pleasing blend of spectacular football action, martial arts fantasy, comedy, and heart — an uplifting story about friendship, perseverance, and the pursuit of the impossible. CHIIKAWA THE MOVIE: THE SECRET OF THE MERMAID ISLAND Rating : I Length : 99 mins. Opening August 6 2026 Trailer : https://youtu.be/UOEzYpgt2as [ CINEMA CITY ] One day, while Chiikawa and Hachiware are relaxing in the plaza, Usagi suddenly arrives with a flyer slapped onto Usagi's face. Checking the flyer, Hachiware discovers it is an invitation with the words: "An Invitation to a Special Island." Lured by the tempting words on the flyer, Chiikawa and friends decide to join the island training camp. Boarding the ship alongside Rakko, who remains suspicious of the flyer's claims, the group sets foot on the island and receives a grand, warm welcome from the Island residents. While spending a wonderful time together, Chiikawa and friends are suddenly told a shocking truth: a massive "Siren" living on the island has been abducting the Island residents one after another. Before long, the group gets swept into the plan to subjugate the Siren. Trial after trial awaits Chiikawa and the others as the group pushes forward with earnest determination. Can everyone overcome these hardships together...?! And what exactly is the true "secret" hidden on this island...?! ------------ For the week starting September 12 2026 (Week 37) VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART 5 MS. ICY Sumling Li https://youtu.be/vCeWfXOKWOI 4 RIDE PHOTOS Can : Fai Jiu Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/9b4i2yT2w2w 3 UNCONSCIOUS PERSON Can : But Sing Ji Yun Terence Siufay Feat. Lai Ying https://youtu.be/CcILJoKjtPo 2 MIMIMOMO The Absent Brother https://youtu.be/0hCZ_6TktlM 1 THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT Can : Goo Hak Wing Yuen Si Dui Dik CY Chan Chung Chak https://youtu.be/_qqUG9Ne9Wo TVB JADE SOLID GOLD 5 LOVE YOURSELF Can : Oi Ji Gei Ah Vivian Koo https://youtu.be/D056byW1_-s 4 BROADWOOD ROAD Can : Lok Woot Doh Aska Cheung Chi Ho https://youtu.be/KQFdFlwb3sQ 3 MONOLID LOVES BIG EYES Can : Dan Ngan Pei Oi Dai Ngan Jing Albert Chau Kat Pui https://youtu.be/yBLZKpXG4PU 2 THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT Can : Goo Hak Wing Yuen Si Dui Dik CY Chan Chung Chak https://youtu.be/_qqUG9Ne9Wo 1 NEW FRAMEWORK Can : Gau Jau Sun Jun Jason Chan Pak Yu https://youtu.be/ulw7MPdwy7s METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART 5 REGRET WILL STILL END Can : Wai Hom Wan Si Wui Yuen Sherman Poon Jing Man https://youtu.be/CiaIPqEkvaw 4 EXCUSE2 Can : Jeh Di Yi IdG 2% https://youtu.be/K2X51gRdRK4 3 BEST FRIEND ZONE Can : Yuen Mei Hau Bei Lagchun https://youtu.be/RrwzU9n-AmY 2 UNCONSCIOUS PERSON Can : But Sing Ji Yun Terence Siufay Feat. Lai Ying https://youtu.be/CcILJoKjtPo 1 MONOLID LOVES BIG EYES Can : Dan Ngan Pei Oi Dai Ngan Jing Albert Chau Kat Pui https://youtu.be/yBLZKpXG4PU COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20 5 SKSKZAZA COLLAR https://youtu.be/XeK9gvVb-uE 4 HEY FEANNA Feanna Wong Shuk Man https://youtu.be/rDCt90uJXRg 3 A THOUSAND FLASHES OF LIGHT Can : Ling Guong Yut Chin Sim Pandora https://youtu.be/G4F3WouSg-Q 2 UP AND DOWN Kaelyn https://youtu.be/Ngefkftz-e4 1 WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT Can : Dun Dun Dun Dun Joey Yung Cho Yi https://youtu.be/oSkYxhne3lA RTHK CHINESE POP CHART 5 HEADWIND Can : Yik Fung Ji Yi Yan Ting Chau https://youtu.be/nTFV7OBve6E 4 WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT Can : Dun Dun Dun Dun Joey Yung Cho Yi https://youtu.be/oSkYxhne3lA 3 LET'S ROT Can : Fai Woot Leung Dear Jane https://youtu.be/jreWP6jwEjs 2 OUR THING Can : Yi Chook Ji Muk Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun https://youtu.be/cAxYelRrYvA 1 GO GO GO Can : Chung Chung Chung Aaron Kwok Fu Sing https://youtu.be/btbY2IrQEU8 GLOBAL CHINESE POP SONG CHART 5 LONG DISTANCE Can : Yuen Kui Lei Gigi Leung Wing Kei https://youtu.be/F7REzqKHvS0 4 IF SUNDAY NEVER COMES Jocelyn Chan Ming Hei https://youtu.be/tgPk0BH_hEU 3 AS PROMISED Can : Yu Yuek Charlie Zhou Shen https://youtu.be/SzYFE2-YWf0 2 NO CALLER ID Can : Nei Sor Da Dik Ho Ma Mei Nung Jip Tung Mike Tsang Pei Tat https://youtu.be/p8VjkJZPLbo 1 YESTERDAY, TODAY Can : Jok Tin, Gum Tin Karen Morris (Mok Man Wai) https://youtu.be/Z92SE7ZSTRg HUAXIA ORIGINAL GOLD SONG CHART (Week 34) 5 LIFELONG MISTY RAIN Can : Yin Yu Ping Sun Steve Chou Chuan-hsiung https://youtu.be/fk900zmd7oM 4 WAITING FOR AN EVENING Can : Dun Yat Gor Pong Man Cecilia Yip Tung https://youtu.be/Vi83RUb4lJ4 3 RAIN ALL OVER THE WORLD Can : Chuen Sai Gai Dik Yu Charlie Zhou Shen, Ella Chen Chia Hua https://youtu.be/UsNf5dO05Pg 2 I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY Can : Ngor Ji Yiu Ngor Hoi Sum Teens In Times https://youtu.be/ISN_veOMtpM 1 GHOSTWRITER Can : Seh Goo Si Dik Yun Silence Wang Sulong https://youtu.be/lMn4v7Y-I1g ------------ ------------ ------------ KUNG FU SOCCER Opening August 20 2026 in Australia Chinatown Cinema Level 1, Midcity Centre 200 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia https://movie.chinatowncinema.com.au ----------- HK Top Ten Central hktopten@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.ws/hktopten | http://hktopten.blogspot.com **************