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Anselm Chan’s The Last Dance leads the pack going into the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards (Hkfa) with 18 nominations.

It is followed by Soi Cheang’s Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In with 14 nods and Philip Yung’s Papa with 11 nominations. All three films will face off alongside Adam Wong’s The Way We Talk and Ray Yeung’s All Shall Be Well, in both the best film and best director categories.

The 18 nominations secured by The Last Dance is the highest in Hkfa’s history since Teddy Chen’s Assassins And Bodyguards received the same number in 2010. Chan...

Donnie Yen fights tooth and nail in order to save an innocent man in his latest directorial, The Prosecutor. We do get a demonstration of his skill as a legendary martial artist, but the movie is actually much more than that. The story is quite dense, with several layers and a bit of complication. Part courtroom drama, part action thriller, The Prosecutor pretty much hits all the right notes, resulting in a very entertaining experience for you if you’re into this kind of cinema. Let us head to the discussion.

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What Happens In The Movie?

I don’t exactly see the point of not starting the movie with Yen’s Mr. Fok joining the Department of Justice (DOJ) and taking it from there. I mean, the first fifteen minutes don’t particularly add anything to the story, other than establishing what kind of a man Mr. Fok is.

The Prosecutor is a gripping legal action drama inspired by real-life events. In Hong Kong, a young man, Ma Ka-Kit, is arrested after unknowingly accepting a parcel containing drugs. Initially, he pleads not guilty, but under the advice of his lawyers, Lee and Au Pak, he changes his plea in hopes of receiving a lighter sentence. However, the strategy backfires when former police officer-turned-prosecutor Fok begins to suspect Ka-Kit’s innocence. During the trial, Fok shocks the courtroom by questioning witnesses in a way that favors the defendant. As he digs deeper in pursuit of justice, he uncovers a far more sinister truth—one that places Ka-Kit and those connected to the case in grave danger.

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The Prosecutor Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

The film opens with Fok Chi-ho’s voiceover outside the courthouse, promising to speak the truth and nothing but the truth. On July 17, 2017, Fok...

Action and martial arts icon Donnie Yen continues to thrill audiences all over the globe, and one of his best movies is now finding renewed success on free streaming. Released back in 2008, Yen takes the lead in Ip Man, which tells the story of the Wing Chun grandmaster who would go on to teach the legendary Bruce Lee. Detailing Ip Man’s early life during the Sino-Japanese War, and his battles with going outside of tradition, Ip Man has now entered the top 10 on free streaming service Tubi, as fans tune in to watch the unmatched skills of the John Wick star.

Directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen as the title character alongside Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, Lam Ka-tung, Xing Yu, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, and Tenma Shibuya, Ip Man features martial arts choreography by fellow genre icon Sammo Hung. The movie was met with rave reviews upon release, and...

It is fair to say that Donnie Yen‘s last stint as a director, which came with 2023’s “Sakra”, was quite the misfire from the martial arts legend. Despite housing decent action set pieces, as can be expected from Yen, its narrative shortcomings were ultimately its downfall. This is also why there is both some apprehension and a lot of anticipation over his latest directorial, “The Prosecutor”, whose promotional material seems to have promised a return to form for Yen both as a director and actor. Let’s find out if it stays true to its promise.

The Prosecutor is released by WellGo USA

After a case he and his team had been working on goes against them in a court of law due to a technicality, officer Fok Chi-ho quits the force and decides to take up law instead. A few years down the line, he joins the prosecutor’s office and,...

Donnie Yen is back—this time trading punches for legal arguments! In The Prosecutor, Yen steps into uncharted territory as Fok Chi-ho, a former cop turned prosecutor seeking justice in the courtroom. Inspired by a true story, the film has already dominated the Hong Kong box office and is now making waves in its U.S. release.

Our review dives into:

The unique blend of action and courtroom drama

Donnie Yen’s magnetic performance, even in his 60s

Jaw-dropping action sequences, including an epic train scene

The polished cinematography and video game-inspired visuals

The film’s commentary on justice and societal inequality

But does The Prosecutor deliver as both an action blockbuster and a compelling drama? Watch our full review to find out!

The Prosecutor is in limited U.S. theatrical release from Jan. 10, courtesy of WellGo USA.

Following the release of his recent directorial effort The Prosecutor, and amid the news that he could helm his upcoming John Wick spin-off, it might be a good idea for Donnie Yen fans to check out his other, recent martial arts action epic. Which he both directed and stars in, of course. Titled Sakra, the action outing was released in 2023 and sees Yen take the helm of this wuxia film, which can now be found on a variety of streaming platforms.

Directed by Donnie Yen in his first directorial effort for two decades, Sakra is available to stream on Apple TV, Hi-yah, and more in the United States and Prime Video in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Starring Chen Yuqi, Cya Liu, and Kara Wai, Sakra was a big hit in China, and is adapted from the 1960s novel “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" by Jin Yong, and follows Yen as a...

Donnie Yen is reportedly in talks to direct the John Wick Caine spinoff, and his movie Sakra shows why he is the perfect person to do so. When Donnie Yen played the John Wick franchise's blind assassin, Caine, the character soon became a fan favorite, almost stealing the show from John Wick himself. Caine is one of the strongest characters in the John Wick movies, and his nearly supernatural fighting ability made him the perfect candidate for a spin-off. While the franchise director, Chad Stahelski was expected to direct the project, this may not be the case.

It appears that Donnie Yen may direct John Wick's Caine spinoff, which is exciting news, as Yen's experience in both acting and directing makes him a great candidate for the role. Donnie Yen's best movies make use of his decades of martial arts experience, and the most recent movies directed by Yen...

Donnie Yen is continuing his return to the director's chair after a 20-year break with The Prosecutor. Having started his career as a stuntman in Hong Kong, Yen first began finding success with the TV adaptation of Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury, as well as choreographing and starring in numerous Hollywood action movies, including Blade II. Though having worked as an action director multiple times throughout his career, Yen's list of full directorial efforts is relatively smaller, ranging from 1997's Legend of the Wolf to 2004's Protégé de la Rose Noire, after which he wouldn't direct again until 2023's Sakra.

The Prosecutor sees Yen reteaming with Ip Man franchise writer Edmong Wong and producer Raymond Wong, also centering himself as lead character, Fok Chi-ho, a police detective who, after a gang leader is acquitted of his crimes, elects to become a public prosecutor instead. After joining the Department of Justice,...

Donnie Yen reveals how a change in the script for his latest feature, The Prosecutor, allowed for him to reunite with one of his Ip Man co-stars. Yen, who has previously portrayed Chirrut Imwe in 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and High Table assassin Caine in John Wick: Chapter 4, is best known for playing Ip Man in the movie series of the same name focused on the Wing Chun master. The Prosecutor sees Yen portraying a public prosecutor going to great lengths to defend his client, by any means necessary.

When speaking to Screen Rant, Yen opened up about how one notable casting choice for The Prosecutor almost never came to pass due to the movie's original script. Yen revealed that originally, Kent Cheng's Bao Ding was envisioned as a younger character to better fit the dynamic. However, Yen reconsidered once he felt that an older actor...

As the adage goes, justice is blind: by that, of course, they mean it's unbiased. In The Prosecutor, both starring and directed by modern martial arts legend Donnie Yen, Yen plays a prosecutor who finds justice blind in a different sense: there's a Justice System that closes its eyes to actual justice. Yen's prosecutor proceeds as any good state representative does, and punches justice in the face until its eyes open. It's an interesting genre hybrid with some exceptional moments of action and strong character work, but there's a lack of balance between different plot threads and tones that keep the film from succeeding as a unified whole.

Donnie Yen has made his name synonymous with ass-kicking in the last four decades in the action sphere. In addition to dedicating his craft to Hong Kong's cinema, he's appeared in Hollywood blockbusters like the John Wick franchise, the Star Wars Universe, and Disney's live-action realm. As with any profession, to have a well-rounded grasp on something, it helps tremendously to have an understanding of many different elements, and Yen is a multi-hyphenate to the highest degree. From hands-on stunt work in the height of the '80s and '90s kung fu films to writing, producing, and directing, he's done it all. Still, his latest venture, The Prosecutor, a legal drama/action hybrid, gave even Yen pause.

Donnie Yen might soon swap his white cane for a director’s chair while continuing his role as Caine, the blind assassin, in a new John Wick spinoff. Following his praised performance in John Wick: Chapter 4, Yen is in talks to not only star but also direct this upcoming project.

Speaking to ComingSoon.net, Yen confirmed, ‘We are in the developing stage,’ adding that he’s been having discussions with Chad Stahelski, the director of the main John Wick films. Yen shared, ‘They wanna do it. I’m up for it.’

In a separate conversation with Collider, Yen acknowledged that he’s considering taking the director’s role. ‘It is true,’ he said. ‘I think both the studio and we want this to happen.’ However, he stayed cautious, hinting at ongoing discussions and creative developments. ‘I have a couple of ideas, but we’ll see.’

Yen expressed enthusiasm but also...

Donnie Yen plays Fok Chi-ho in The Prosecutor, a role that is very different from his usual action-hero characterizations. Fok’s rise from a committed police officer to a crusading prosecutor is an interesting look at morality in a broken legal system. It’s a transformation that appeals to today’s audience, reflecting a generational change in which the distinction between right and wrong becomes more ambiguous.

Fok’s reasons come from a deep-seated desire for justice, which is motivated by disillusionment with the system he used to serve. You can feel this conflict inside him as he tries to deal with the limits of his new role while still being naturally drawn to the rough edges of his past.

Fok’s unwavering determination and instinct to be a father make his personality even stronger when his age is considered. At 61, Yen gives Fok a worn-out look that adds another layer to his performance.

Wildfires rampaging through Los Angeles means moviegoing won’t be top of mind for Angelenos. Some top indies are opening or holding over in L.A. theaters, one of the nation’s key movie markets, amid uneven fire patterns that have scorched and flattened huge areas of the city but left others untouched.

“In West Hollywood, the sun is shining. You can’t really tell. Except for some ash that falls on your car, you can’t really tell what’s happening,” says Howard Cohen, co-president of Roadside Attractions, which is releasing Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl starring Pamela Anderson in moderate release on 870 screens nationwide, including 20+ L.A. theaters.

“I have mixed emotions opening in the middle of all this. It’s been such a great run with Pamela and Gia and Jamie Lee [Curtis] and the whole group. It’s hard to celebrate. We canceled the premiere on Thursday.

The saga of John Wick is getting even larger with the announcement of a Caine spinoff that will follow a new character on their own action-packed adventure. Beginning in 2014, the John Wick series concerns the titular character, played by Keanu Reeves, who embarks on various missions of revenge against the criminal underworld. Despite their simple premise, the movies in the explosive franchise are noted for their stylish execution and larger-than-life action sequences. Each film has built upon the last, and John Wick is a certified moneymaker.

John Wick: Chapter 4 was not only the biggest and baddest of the series thus far, but the ending of Wick's story was seemingly told. While plans are in place to keep the franchise going with Reeve's eponymous butt-kicker, the fourth installment also introduced a host of fascinating characters who could carry their own action spinoffs. With that in mind, Hong Kong actor...

Though the video game adaptation genre is more alive than ever, Donnie Yen's long-gestating adaptation of an underrated action game has found itself scrapped. Having begun his career as a stuntman in the Hong Kong film industry, Yen steadily enjoyed a rise to stardom as an actor in the '90s with the TV adaptation of Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury, as well as making his directorial debut with 1997's Legend of the Wolf. The 2000s, however, would see him break out on an international scope as he began choreographing and appearing in many Hollywood action movies, namely Blade II and the Oscar-nominated Hero.

Yen would go on to find further acclaim with his leading role in the Ip Man franchise, leading the four mainline movies and gearing up to return for the in-development fifth movie. He would later find himself regaining success in Hollywood with his roles...

While we'd argue that John Wick: Chapter 4 was an extremely fun movie in its own right—we could watch that poor bastard fall down those stairs, or light people up with his fire shotgun, all damn day—it's also impossible to deny that the 2023 film was a sort of...

The Rotten Tomatoes score has arrived for The Prosecutor, and Donnie Yen's six-year streak remains intact. Featuring Yen in the director's chair on top of being the star, The Prosecutor follows a former prosecutor as he helps a young man who has been wrongly accused of drug trafficking, uncovering corruption at every turn. The movie marks Yen's follow-up to Sakra (2023) and to John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023), the latter of which saw him playing blind assassin Caine opposite Keanu Reeves.

Accompanying the movie's release on January 10, The Prosecutor has now debuted on Rotten Tomatoes to an impressive score of 93% with 15 reviews, as of writing. Though this score could fluctuate as more reviews are added, it marks another in a long line of Yen movies that have earned the "Fresh" designation, including Sakra, John Wick: Chapter 4, Raging Fire (2021), Mulan (2020), Enter the Fat Dragon (2020), and Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019). So far,...

Among the most accomplished action stars of all time, Donnie Yen has nothing to prove as a performer. However, he continues to take big swings in his career, leading to his direction of The Prosecutor. Starring a former cop-turned-lawyer, Donnie Yen infuses a courtroom drama with some of the coolest action setpieces you’ll see all year. He sat down with FandomWire to discuss The Prosecutor and how stepping outside his comfort zone has helped him throughout his career. We also talk about a nod to Star Wars in the film and the joy of building LEGOs with his son.

Related “It was like Kill Bill”: Donnie Yen’s Worst On Set Accident Makes His Stunts With Keanu Reeves Look Like Child’s Play Interview with Donnie Yen on The Prosecutor

Fw: Thank you, Mr. Yen, for speaking with FandomWire today. One of the things I’ve seen you...

The action’s hot but the dramatic temperature varies in “The Prosecutor,” a flashy combination of Hong Kong crime story and legal drama starring and directed by Donnie Yen. The veteran action star is convincing and charismatic as a cop who quits the force to become a crusading Department of Justice prosecutor but is let down by a screenplay that’s prone to bouts of melodrama in and out of the courtroom. Entertaining enough despite its flaws, “The Prosecutor” has topped the Hong Kong box office for two weeks (thus far) since opening on Dec. 21 and ought to perform well in limited U.S. theatrical release from Jan. 10.

Containing less action than a regular Donnie Yen film, and with his character delivering lines such as “I’m getting old, I can’t catch thieves anymore” and “I just got old” as a reason for his career change, “The Prosecutor” sparked...

The prosecution never rests in Donnie Yen’s new action-infused legal drama The Prosecutor, in which the veteran martial artist plays a righteous cop who quits the force to join the Department of Justice when he feels the legal system is letting too many criminals slip through its fingers.

Yen directs as well as stars alongside a host of familiar faces including Francis Ng, Julian Cheung and the increasingly ubiquitous Michael Hui, but Yen’s hardcore action fanbase may be left wanting. The Prosecutor too often feels more invested in bludgeoning its audience into submission using the tenets of Hong Kong’s rule of law, rather than the iron fists of traditional street justice.

On paper, The Prosecutor, which releases in the U.S. today, seems tailor-made for Yen, especially at a moment in his career when he is actively looking to broaden his dramatic range. The script, from regular Ip Man scribe Edmond Wong,...

The legal action film The Prosecutor, starring and directed by legendary martial artist Donnie Yen, got its Hong Kong theatrical release last month, and now Well Go USA Entertainment has given the film a theatrical release in the United States as of today, January 10th. To mark the occasion, we’ve gotten our hands on an Exclusive clip from The Prosecutor, and you can check that out in the embed above. To clip gives a look at an action sequence that takes place in a parking garage, and it features some really cool moments.

Here’s the official synopsis: Inspired by an actual legal case in Hong Kong, The Prosecutor follows the story of a man who falsely pleads guilty to drug trafficking after being framed. Despite the confession, the veteran policeman-turned-prosecutor (Donnie Yen) handling the case is convinced of the man’s innocence and pursues his own investigation, risking...

After several years of stalled development and delays, Donnie Yen's film adaptation of the Sleeping Dogs video game is dead. The Sleeping Dogs film was originally announced back in 2017, with Original Film and DJ2 Entertainment set to produce the project. Unfortunately, there has hardly been any news following the initial announcement, making the movie feel less and less likely as the years went on. While there have been minor updates on the project, such as a potential director and Yen's statements in 2018 about trying to get the film moving forward, there largely been radio silence.

Now, in a new interview with Polygon, Donnie Yen has provided a sad update on the Sleeping Dogs adaptation. Given that Yen was set to star in the video game adaptation, the actor's latest comments are even sadder, as he describes the effort he put into making it happen and trying to find...

One of the great things about the John Wick franchise, beyond Keanu Reeves' stone-cold portrayal of the titular character and the way it has redefined how action is depicted on screen, is that it has introduced secondary characters that have garnered nearly as much interest as Wick himself. The most recent case of this has been Donnie Yen's blind assassin character Caine, who was first introduced in the most recent installment, John Wick: Chapter 4. Yen crafted a character that stole every scene he was in and, seeing the potential that Caine could have on his own, a spin-off was mentioned as being in development. Not much has been revealed about the project since its announcement, but now word comes that Yen is in talks to showcase his skills in front of and behind the camera.

During an interview with Collider to promote his latest film, The Prosecutor, Yen mentioned...

Donnie Yen has confirmed that a spinoff based on his character, Caine, from John Wick: Chapter 4 is in active discussions, with the possibility of Yen not only reprising his role but also stepping into the director’s chair. Yen expressed enthusiasm for the project while also acknowledging the responsibility of maintaining the franchise’s high standards.

Yen revealed that both fans and the studio are eager for the Caine spinoff. However, he emphasized the need to approach the project carefully, saying, “I try to do my best to bring something fresh to the franchise. I don’t want to bring down the expectations for the fans.”

Director Chad Stahelski, who has helmed all four John Wick films, has voiced support for Yen directing the project. Stahelski’s endorsement aligns with Yen’s extensive background in action cinema, both in front of and behind the camera. Yen has directed several films,...

When you want to add a sense of legitimacy and an unrivaled cool factor into your action franchise, you cast Donnie Yen. If you want to take full advantage of the legendary Hong Kong action star's talents, well, you hire him as the director of your action franchise. Leave it to the "John Wick" property to potentially bring together the best of both worlds for its upcoming spinoff, centered on Yen's ultra-cool, scene-stealing assassin Caine from "John Wick: Chapter 4."

That easily takes the title for the most exciting news of the day, courtesy of Collider. In a recent interview with the outlet, Yen was promoting his work as both director and lead of his newest film "The Prosecutor," which is set to arrive in select theaters later this month. But, naturally, the topic of "John Wick" came up. Yen went ahead and dropped quite the bombshell on interviewer Steve Weintraub,...

If you’re like me, you couldn’t get enough of Donnie Yen’s John Wick character, Caine, in John Wick: Chapter 4. With his calm and cool mystique, Yen raised the bar of Baba Yaga’s latest fight for survival. Caine is the type of character fans want to see again, and thanks to Collider, we’ve got a killer update for the John Wick spinoff featuring Yen’s vision-impaired warrior. Speaking with Collider’s Steve Weintraub while promoting his movie The Prosecutor, Yen said there’s a high probability he’ll direct the solo pic featuring his character.

As if hearing the news from the horse’s mouth wasn’t enough, John Wick director Chad Stahelski confirmed the chatter, to which Yen said he felt a tremendous amount of responsibility to bring fire to the project.

“I think both the fans, as well as the studio, want this to happen,...

The upcoming Caine movie could make John Wick history. Donnie Yen recently shared that he is in talks to direct his character's spinoff movie, which would mark the first time that a John Wick movie was directed by its main star.

Yen addressed the possibility of directing the Caine spinoff during a recent interview with Collider to promote his new movie, The Prosecutor. "It is true," the actor confirmed after being told that franchise architect Chad Stahelski had previously mentioned Yen potentially stepping behind the camera. "I think both the fans, as well as the studio, want this to happen, and we'll see. I don't know, Steve. I can only tell you that much," Yen added. "But yes, we are talking, and we are talking intimately. We'll see what happens."

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Donnie Yen, fresh off his critically acclaimed performance as the blind assassin Caine in John Wick: Chapter 4, has confirmed that he may be doing more than just starring in a spin-off based on the character. In an exclusive interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub while promoting his latest movie, The Prosecutor, Yen revealed that not only is he set to reprise his role, but there’s a strong possibility he may direct the project himself. Adding fuel to the fire, Weintraub shared that John Wick director Chad Stahelski himself mentioned Yen’s potential involvement behind the camera. Yen, while flattered, also expressed the weight of responsibility such an opportunity would bring. “It is true,” he confirmed.

Sixty-one-year-old martial arts legend Donnie Yen may not be a spring chicken anymore (even his Iron Monkey days are behind him), but the “Ip Man” star is still committed to fighting bad guys with the best of them. Exhibit A: “The Prosecutor,” a solid genre hybrid in which Yen directs himself as a hero cop who decides to become Hong Kong’s most righteous lawyer in order to personally seal the cracks in the region’s legal system. So begins the rare movie that could accurately be described as a “bone-crunching courtroom thriller,” as Yen’s character adopts an uncommonly hands-on approach to arguing his first big case.

The first great filmic disappointment of 2025: He doesn’t beat anyone to death with a gavel.

Anyone hoping for such wanton silliness is bound to be disappointed by the tonal compromise of Edmond Wong’s screenplay, which grafts some hokey-as-hell messaging...

John Wick: Chapter 4 star and action movie icon Donnie Yen does what he does best, and does it better than ever, in new action thriller The Prosecutor. The martial arts actor delivers justice both in and out of the courtroom in the movie, which follows Yen as the titular prosecutor who, after having his faith in the system shaken, sets out on a brutal quest to save a wrongly accused defendant. The Prosecutor has now debuted with a hugely promising score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. So, let’s see what the critics think...

Avi Offer of NYC Movie Guru declares the legal action outing a “taut, suspenseful and exhilarating crime thriller,” with Casey Chong of Casey's Movie Mania adding that “Donnie Yen blends an engrossing legal thriller with visceral action-movie tropes.” Daniel Eagan of Film Legacy, meanwhile, heaps praise on Yen, who has been a staple of Hong Kong...

Hong Kong’s box office in 2024 saw local films record a bigger market share than Hollywood blockbusters for the first time since 2004, but overall takings for the year dropped 6.2% to $172.7m (Hk$1.34bn) – the lowest in 13 years.

In a rare coup, two local hits topped the annual chart. Soi Cheang’s action feature Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In and Anselm Chan’s funeral business drama The Last Dance made history as the second and third local film to ever reach the Hk$100m milestone, taking $13.94m (Hk$108.44bn) and $18.28m (Hk$142.26bn) respectively. The latter also smashed all records...

The beginning of a new year means audiences can officially begin their countdowns for some exciting crime thrillers set to release in 2025. Based on these ten selections alone, there already proves to be a great variety in the genre, meaning there's likely something for every type of audience to look forward to. In the new year, several original stories will be introduced to fans of crime thrillers, and some sequels to celebrated franchises will be released as well.

Mission: Impossible and John Wick are two of the biggest franchises with films out this year. The Final Reckoning and Ballerina, respectively, will continue to expand upon the established action-filled worlds audiences have grown to love over the years. Additionally, some lesser-known international films will have a 2025 release, opening them up to more audiences, including Hong Kong's The Prosecutor and Finland's Orenda. The trailers and exclusive images from these upcoming 2025 films look promising and garner excitement,...

The final weekend of 2024 witnessed a significant upswing in China’s box office, with Gengxi Pictures’ “Big World” leading the charge by grossing $28.2 million (RMB200 million), according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.

Directed by Yang Lina, the film stars Jackson Yee as Chunhu, a young man with cerebral palsy who assists his grandmother, portrayed by Diana Lin, with a stage play while preparing for college exams. It won the audience award at the Tokyo International Film Festival earlier this year.

In second place, “Octopus With Broken Arms,” released by As One Production, earned $21.6 million over its two-day opening weekend. Directed by Jacky Gan, the film features Xiao Yang as Zheng Bingrui, a wealthy businessman whose daughter, Tingting, is kidnapped during a holiday celebration. Tong Liya portrays Li Huiping, Tingting’s teacher, and Duan Yihong plays police officer Zhang Jingxian, who leads the investigation into the kidnapping. The narrative...

The 2025 movie year is almost here, and Screen Rant is proud to present exclusive looks at 24 upcoming titles. The last few years for Hollywood have not gone as expected between the pandemic and strikes shutting down productions and delaying releases. But 2025 looks to be a year in film that will give audiences plenty of movies to see. This includes some major blockbusters, like Captain America: Brave New World and Jurassic World Rebirth, releasing in theaters, as well as Back In Action and Star Trek: Section 31 premiering on streaming services.

With 2024 winding down, Screen Rant's 2025 Movie Preview turns the focus to next year. Exclusive images from the aforementioned titles can be found below, along with new looks at other major titles, such as Ryan Coogler's Sinners and DreamWorks' live-action How To Train Your Dragon. There are also projects with Daisy Ridley, Gerard Butler, Donnie Yen, and more. So whether you're looking forward to action,...

Worldwide box office December 20-22 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1. Mufasa: The Lion King (Disney) $122.2m $122.2m $87.2m $87.2m 53 2. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Paramount) $62m $62m 12 3. Moana 2 (Disney) $45.9m $790.1m $32.8m $431.1m 53 4. Wicked (Universal) $26.1m $571.3m $12.6m $187.3m 82 5. Gladiator II (Paramount) $9.8m $416.2m $5.4m $262.3m 66 6. Kraven The Hunter (Sony) $8.9m $42.8m $5.8m $25.4m 63 7. The Prosecutor (various) $7.1m $17.8m $7.1m $17.8m 5 8. Homestead (Angel) $6m $6m 1 9. Jason Zhang Brilliance Tour (various) $5.5m $5.5m $5.5m $5.5m 1 10. The Last Dance (various) $5.2m $40m $5.2m $5.2m 8

Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.

International numbers save day...

Worldwide box office December 20-22 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1. Mufasa: The Lion King (Disney) $122.2m $122.2m $87.2m $87.2m 53 2. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Paramount) $62m $62m 12 3. Moana 2 (Disney) $45.9m $790.1m $32.8m $431.1m 53 4. Wicked (Universal) $26.1m $571.3m $12.6m $187.3m 82 5. Gladiator II (Paramount) $9.8m $416.2m $5.4m $262.3m 66 6. Kraven The Hunter (Sony) $8.9m $42.8m $5.8m $25.4m 63 7. The Prosecutor (various) $7.1m $17.8m $7.1m $17.8m 5 8. Homestead (Angel) $6m $6m 1 9. Jason Zhang Brilliance Tour (various) $5.5m $5.5m $5.5m $5.5m 1 10. The Last Dance (various) $5.2m $40m $5.2m $5.2m 8

Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.

International numbers save day...

Disney’s newest movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, has been shown for the first time in several Asian markets. It dominated the box office in China, but it was hard to beat in South Korea.

“Mufasa” made Rmb 56.1 million during its first weekend in China, about $8 million. Thanks to this performance, it passed the local favorite “Her Story,” which had been number one for four weeks. Despite this success, the Chinese box office is experiencing a slowdown overall, with year-to-date numbers down 21.5% compared to 2023.

With $1.6 million in weekend sales, “Mufasa” debuted in second place in South Korea. It made a total of $2.1 million in the first five days. The movie couldn’t beat the local hit “The Firefighters,” which stayed at the top for a third weekend, making $3.3 million for a total of $16.8 million.

How “Mufasa” was received in these important areas shows Hollywood and local films’ competitiveness. Along with Donnie Yen,...

Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” debuted in pole position at the mainland China box office ending the four-week reign of “Her Story” at the top.

Data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway showed “Mufasa: The Lion King” bowing with RMB56.1 million ($8 million).

In second place, superstar Donnie Yen‘s Hong Kong action-drama “The Prosecutor” from Maoyan Pictures earned $7.1 million for a $18 million cumulative total in the Middle Kingdom. In “The Prosecutor,” action icon Yen steps into the role of Fok Chi Ho, a former elite police special forces officer who trades his badge for a courtroom. Yen’s Fok becomes a prosecutor tasked with handling the case of Ma Ka Kit (rising star Mason Fung), a struggling young man entangled in a drug trafficking charge. Despite questionable circumstances, Ma is pressured into a plea deal that results in a harsh sentence. Driven by his instincts, Fok begins to dig deeper into the case,...

This article is part of ScreenRant's Exclusive 2025 Movie Preview. Keep an eye out for the full feature next week!

A new image from The Prosecutor sees Ip Man and John Wick star Donnie Yen squaring up to fight in his newly-directed action thriller. Yen's action movie sees him take on the role of a police officer-turned-prosecutor who is faced with a case where a man pleads guilty to drug charges he's actually innocent of. Determined to uncover the truth, he finds himself pitted against a variety of villains, who he faces with his unmatched martial arts skills. The film is set for release in North America on January 12, 2025.

Now, ScreenRant presents a new look at The Prosecutor ahead of its 2025 release, showing Yen squaring up as he prepares for the battles ahead. The image shows him wearing boxing gloves in front of a punching bag, clearly training for...

Maxtime Pictures’ “Her Story,” a comedy-drama film told from a largely female perspective, topped the mainland China box office for the fourth consecutive weekend.

The box office remained sluggish despite a few new releases, with Hollywood holdover “Moana 2” dropping out of the top five and Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” making a modest debut.

Data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway showed “Her Story” sliding from its previous weekend’s showing by earning RMB52.1 million ($7.3 million) between Friday and Sunday. The film now has a cumulative total of $89 million in the Middle Kingdom. The film was the seventh highest grossing film internationally, according to numbers from Comscore.

“Her Story” is directed by Shao Yihui (2021’s “B For Busy”). Its fast-paced story focuses on two women – one a recently unemployed single mom, the other a new neighbor who is more troubled than she appears – who become friends. Together they face up to various relationship challenges,...

Jackie Chan once attempted to break out of his signature comedy style in the early part of the millennium when he made New Police Story, which had him playing a more dramatic role as an alcoholic ex-cop. He would follow it up with 2005’s The Myth, which would be half of an Armor of God-type movie where he played an archeologist and half of a period film where Chan also played a General of a historical Chinese army. Chan returns with a new sequel to The Myth, titled A Legend. This film reunites him with director Stanley Tong, who directed Chan in movies like Rumble in the Bronx and Police Story 3: Supercop.

Well Go USA has just released the trailer for A Legend. Not long after the company unveiled the trailers for the upcoming action films of other martial arts icons, Tony Jaa’s Striking Rescue and Donnie Yen’s The Prosecutor.

Get more of your action fix with another trailer from Well Go USA. This week, the distributor released the hard-hitting first look at the Tony Jaa action film Striking Rescue. In that trailer, Jaa looks to return to form after capitalizing on his exploding career by starring in international films like Furious 7, xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, Skin Trade, Triple Threat and KillZone 2. While his new movie isn’t a Thai production, it brings back the hardcore fighting that broke him out in Ong Bak.

Now, take a look at Donnie Yen as he stars in the new legal action film The Prosecutor. Yen steps in to direct and stars in the film alongside Julian Cheung, Francis Ng, Kent Cheng, Adam Pak, Kang Yu and Locker Lam. The official plot synopsis reads, “Inspired by an actual legal case in Hong Kong, The Prosecutor follows the story of...

Whenever a new Donnie Yen (Mulan) movie is announced, there are certain expectations that must be met. The martial arts master has lent his abilities to several franchises including John Wick and Star Wars, but things get a lot more exciting when he's in the lead. In his new movie The Prosecutor, he's sitting back on the director's chair to tell the story of a former prosecutor who decides to pull a vigilante when he uncovers a corrupt lawyer team's scheme. The Hong Kong movie is set to hit theaters this Christmas.

Action movie superstar Donnie Yen proves once again why he is one of the best in the business in the gripping new trailer for this years thriller, The Prosecutor. While we await the Star Wars and Ip Man actors return as the blind assassin Caine in the upcoming John Wick spin-off, we can sit back and enjoy Yen as the titular prosecutor, who must find justice using his particular set of skills after uncovering a conspiracy.

Donnie Yen both stars in and directs The Prosecutor (which was previously titled Misjudgement) alongside filmmaker Ho-Pong Mak (Endless Battle). The rest of the cast includes Frances Ng (Infernal Affairs II), Kent Cheng (Ip Man 3), Julian Cheung, and Adam Pak (A Guilty Conscience). The official synopsis for The Prosecutor teases a gripping legal thriller, which is reportedly based on a true case in Hong Kong.

A poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived.

Sony is reportedly in discussions to acquire Kadokawa Corporation, the Japanese media giant behind recent features by Takeshi Kitano and Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

Sources say that if ongoing talks are successful, a deal could be signed within weeks, according to Reuters.

Sony has held a 1.93% stake in Kadokawa since 2021, when the two firms formed a capital alliance alongside digital advertising firm CyberAgent. Sony also owns a stake in FromSoftware, the Kadokawa subsidiary outfit behind hit video games such as Elden Ring.

Kadokawa was founded in 1945 as a publisher and is known in the film business for Kadokawa Daiei Studio, which was...

Hong Kong action-thriller The Prosecutor, directed by and starring Donnie Yen, has been acquired for North America by Well Go USA from Mandarin Motion Pictures.

The upcoming feature will be released in theatres across North America on January 10, just two weeks after its scheduled debut in China and Hong Kong on December 27.

Inspired by a true case in Hong Kong, the story follows a man who falsely pleads guilty after being framed for drug trafficking, under pressure from both his defense attorney and a notorious crime syndicate. Yen plays the hard-nosed policeman-turned-prosecutor who risks both his career and his life to uncover the truth,...

"One wrongful judgment can destroy and entire family!" Mandarin Motion Pictures has revealed an official trailer for a Chinese legal thriller film called The Prosecutor, starring Donnie Yen in the lead role. This intense action thriller is set for a release in China and Hong Kong at the end of December this year. Though there's still no US release set yet - sometime early in 2025. A poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates this case, uncovers a corrupt lawyer team's scheme, and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces. Donnie Yen stars as the prosecutor Fok - who risks his life and career to uncover the truth and bring the real culprit to justice. The film also stars Francis Ng, Kent Cheng, Julian Cheung, and Adam Pak. Featuring action sequences by co-star Kang Yu, Donnie Yen, and action extraordinare Kenji Tanigaki. It's...

John Wick: Chapter 4 star Donnie Yen once again demonstrates his particular set of skills in the newly released teaser for his upcoming action thriller, The Prosecutor. Though the footage may be brief, it is surely more than enough to entice action movie fans as Yen throws punches, kicks, and courtroom objections in this tale of a prosecutor who decides to take the law into his own hands.

You can check out the action-packed teaser for The Prosecutor below courtesy of Donnie Yen's official Instagram account.

While it may be short, this first look at The Prosecutor is undeniably sweet, as Donnie Yen proves once again why he is one of the best names in the action game. Reportedly based on a true case in Hong Kong, the movie finds Yen leading the way as a dedicated prosecutor who risks life and limb to free a wrongfully charged young man...