Renowned Hong Kong comedy king Stephen Chow, known as “Siu Sir”, personally participated in the post-credits scene of his self-written and directed new film “Kung Fu Soccer Girls” by appearing in a cameo with his back facing the camera. He also recorded exclusive Cantonese dialogues for the Hong Kong version of the film.
“Kung Fu Soccer Girls” has achieved a cumulative box office revenue of 2.241 billion Chinese yuan since its release in Mainland China on July 11. The film has become the talk of the town during the 2026 summer season in Mainland China due to factors such as the return of a big-name director, box office success, controversies surrounding its reception, and off-screen dramas. Especially in the face of the “movie and television winter” of the 2026 summer season in Mainland China, “Kung Fu Soccer Girls” has become a market savior thanks to Stephen Chow’s star power.
According to reports from Hong Kong media, “Kung Fu Soccer Girls” is set to be released in Hong Kong on August 13. On August 8, Stephen Chow, co-director Lam Tsz Chung, and actors such as Carina Lau, Dilireba, Cai Sibei, Zhang Jicong, Xue Ye, Andy On, and Zhang Tianyi attended a special ticketing event and premiere for the movie. The team visited four cinemas in Sha Tin Wai, Tsim Sha Tsui, Elements, and MCL Cinemas AIRSIDE.
During the event, when asked about the existence of a Cantonese version of “Kung Fu Soccer Girls,” Stephen Chow confirmed in person that due to last-minute scheduling changes, the film could not be fully dubbed in Cantonese. However, to show gratitude to Hong Kong fans, he personally appeared in the post-credits scene with his back facing the camera speaking Cantonese, making this Cantonese dialogue a unique feature of the Hong Kong version.
Aside from the surprise of the Cantonese version, the film also includes tear-jerking and nostalgic Easter eggs that have sparked discussions among netizens.
Firstly, a tribute to the late colleague Ng Man-tat. In the Easter egg, the original cast of “Shaolin Soccer” including “Fourth Brother” Chan Kwok-kwan, “Sixth Brother” Lam Tsz Chung, and Stephen Chow appeared together in silhouette, with a deliberate empty seat kept between Lam and Chow. Stephen Chow confirmed for the first time during the promotional tour that the vacant seat was reserved for the late Ng Man-tat, who played “Golden Leg,” his golden partner in the past, symbolizing his presence.
Moreover, the silhouette of Stephen Chow and Lam Tsz Chung wearing yellow soccer jerseys in the Easter egg perfectly echoes the classic film “Shaolin Soccer.” The film also pays homage to its past works by featuring iconic props like the folding stool and classic scenes such as the soccer ball rocketing into the sky and airplane narrowly avoiding a collision.
At the ticketing event, Stephen Chow publicly praised Hong Kong star Cai Sibei as the “actress who resembles Bruce Lee the most.” He revealed that both he and co-director Lam Tsz Chung were initially worried that Cai Sibei might not be able to portray the tough and eccentric role of “Sister Baat,” so he curiously asked her on the spot, “How did you quickly achieve it? Did you secretly practice a lot?”
Cai Sibei responded, thanking the directors for imparting not only the physical actions but also the essence of Bruce Lee’s “spirit, fierceness, and wildness” secret recipe. She admitted that since successfully auditioning, she had intermittently practiced kung fu for a year, aiming to achieve a fusion of body and mind, all to meet Siu Sir’s requirements. Stephen Chow sighed after hearing this, saying, “Indeed, everything requires hard work.”
Most notably, Carina Lau reunited with Stephen Chow in “Kung Fu Soccer Girls” 30 years after their collaboration in the film “The Royal Tramp”. The two engaged in witty banter throughout the ticketing and premiere event in Hong Kong, providing the evening’s most entertaining moments.
Carina Lau jokingly mentioned that working with Stephen Chow was very enjoyable but also praised him for being a perfectionist director who would keep redoing scenes until they met his standards. Stephen Chow, with a smile, cheekily responded, “We all want to see you act after filming so many takes!” eliciting laughter from the audience.
After exchanging jokes on stage, Stephen Chow earnestly told the audience, “Carina and I are inseparable, she never sees me as a director, and I never see her as an actress.” Carina then humorously asked, “What do you see me as?” Siu Sir cleverly replied, “I see you as Sister Carina.” Carina sweetly replied, “You’re really good, Siu Jai,” showcasing the deep understanding between old friends.
In a playful tone, Carina Lau was asked about why she agreed to appear in the film, and she humorously revealed, “I was tricked by Stephen Chow!” As mentioned earlier, Stephen Chow apologized to the Hong Kong audience during the event for not being able to release the film in a full Cantonese version, but he specifically mentioned that Carina Lau’s character, the “little master” in the film, speaks Cantonese throughout, which also serves as a delightful surprise for Hong Kong fans.