1. Karate Kid: Legends
A fusion of the original franchise with Jackie Chan’s 2010 reboot. Critics were mixed—some praising the nostalgia and performances, others critiquing choreography and depth
2. Ballerina (John Wick spin‑off)
Ana de Armas stars as a deadly ballet‑trained assassin. It’s a visually stunning thriller praised for action and style
3. Diablo (Scott Adkins & Marko Zaror)
High‑octane assassin thriller starring action icons. Anticipated for brutal choreography and on‑screen chemistry
4. Ziam (Thai Netflix original)
A Muay Thai + zombie-horror mashup that debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix
5. Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants
Wuxia epic by Tsui Hark, based on Jin Yong’s classic. A grand, traditional martial arts spectacle
6. The Martial Artist (Shaz Khan)
Culturally-rooted MMA drama with praises for emotional depth and fight choreography
Biopic of MMA legend Mark Kerr, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Scheduled for October release
7. Thug Life (Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan)
Indian gangster action-drama with high expectations from two legendary filmmakers
8. KO (Netflix)
Features MMA fighter Ciryl Gane; vulnerable plot but praised for showcasing Gane’s fight prowess
9. Blades of the Guardians (Yuen Woo-Ping with Jet Li & Wu Jing)
Highly anticipated wuxia in production; has stirred fan excitement .
