Singapore-based distributor Encore Films acquires worldwide distribution rights outside China for “Kung Fu Soccer,” a follow-up to Stephen Chow’s 2001 hit “Shaolin Soccer.” The deal covers release territories beyond mainland China, according to reporting that describes the film as Chow’s first directorial project since 2019. The casting includes Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, and Lay Zhang, who star in the production. The announcement frames the agreement as a distribution and rights arrangement facilitated by Encore Films, positioning the film for an international audience in markets outside China. Details such as specific release dates, marketing plans, and platform or theatrical commitments are not provided in the available information. Overall, the coverage focuses on the ownership of worldwide rights outside China and the film’s key creative and casting elements—particularly Chow’s return to directing after several years and the international roster of leading actors.