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Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office

Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' dominates the China box office with a powerful multi-million dollar debut despite divided critical reactions.

By · Published July 13, 2026  05:26 UTC · Updated July 15, 2026  13:28 UTC

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Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer earned between $73.6 million and $74 million during its two-day debut at the China box office. The film received mixed reactions regarding its humor and quality, while Dilraba Dilmurat denied gaining weight for the role.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' dominates the China box office with a powerful multi-million dollar debut despite divided critical reactions.
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Stephen Chow’s 'Kung Fu Soccer' has launched with a $74 million two-day debut at the China box office. According to coverage from 富途牛牛, the film broke the 100-million mark on its opening day and established three new records.

Reporting from The Hollywood Reporter and 아시아경제 highlights a contrast between the film's commercial success and its reception, noting a divide between those feeling nostalgia for Chow and those viewing the humor as outdated. The Star reports that actress Cecilia Cheung has shown support by booking 18 screenings.

Future coverage will likely monitor if the film maintains its box office momentum amidst the mixed reactions regarding its comedic style.

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How much did 'Kung Fu Soccer' earn in its first two days in China?

The film earned $74 million according to The Hollywood Reporter.

What records did the film set?

According to 富途牛牛, the film set three new records and broke the 100-million mark on its opening day.

How has the audience reacted to the movie?

Reactions are mixed, with some citing nostalgia for Stephen Chow while others describe the humor as outdated.

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