Stephen Chow's anticipated sequel, 'Kung Fu Soccer,' has drawn criticism for scenes that reportedly mock the South Korea women's national soccer team, sparking backlash.

A spinoff of the classic film Shaolin Soccer, titled Kung Fu Soccer and directed by Stephen Chow, is confirmed for a theatrical release in North America 25 years after the original.

Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy feature “All Wishes Come True!” climbed to the top position at the mainland China box office during the July 24–26 weekend, earning RMB314.8 million ($46.3 million) in its second week.

The live-action 'Moana' film opened with over $95 million worldwide, while Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' brought in $74 million, according to a global box office update. Concerns about box office performance are dismissed, with success attributed to product and timing.

Stephen Chow is making a return to the sport-comedy genre with 'Kung Fu Soccer,' a spin-off of his iconic 'Shaolin Soccer,' securing a worldwide rights and distribution deal. This marks his first major project in the genre in over two decades.

Stephen Chow's film 'Kung Fu Soccer' continues its strong performance at the China box office, maintaining its top position and surpassing $200 million in earnings. The animated film 'All Wishes Come True' debuted in second place.