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| Shaolin Women’s Soccer Ends Production with Surprise On-Set Experience for Lucky Fans |
Big news from the world of kungfu and football: Shaolin Women’s Soccer, the long-awaited new flick from comedy icon Stephen Chow, has officially wrapped filming—and the final day wasn’t just another quiet “that’s a wrap.” Nope, Chow threw in a proper surprise. He personally invited 11 handpicked fans for a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the set, and safe to say, the internet’s still buzzing with envy.
Kungfu, Footie, and Girl Power — All Rolled Into One
The film mixes classic Shaolin kungfu with the wild energy of competitive women’s football, centring on China’s all-female “Emei Team” as they set their sights on the Asian Champions Cup. Think flying kicks, spiritual training montages, and booming crowd chants—all in one high-stakes football tourney.
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Leading the charge is none other than Dilraba Dilmurat, who reportedly finished up her final scenes on 2 June. Her co-stars Zhang Xiaofei and Lay Zhang (aka Zhang Yixing) wrapped earlier, with the trio forming the film’s powerhouse core. Production took three months, and from what we’ve seen so far, they didn’t hold back on scale or ambition.
A Stephen Chow-Style Send-Off: Private Fan Tour!
In a move that pretty much no one saw coming, Stephen Chow personally gave a private on-set tour to 11 loyal fans. Not an online Q&A or a quick wave through the fence—an actual guided walk through the film’s million-yuan set.
The centrepiece? A life-size football pitch built from synthetic turf and marked out just like the real deal, surrounded by towering green screens to set the stage for some serious post-production magic.
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During the visit, Chow was reportedly all smiles—chatting about his creative process, cracking jokes, and even getting in on some selfies and shirt-signing. Fans described the experience as "once-in-a-lifetime" and praised Chow for being “more chilled than we ever imagined.” His humble, playful attitude seems to have only boosted his legendary status.
Behind the Scenes? More Like Behind the Magic Curtain
Sneak peeks from the fan tour showed off just how massive this production really is. Besides the impressive pitch, there were full rigs for wire work (yes, there’ll be mid-air kungfu action), motion tracking systems, and even some bizarre props fans reckon are for a top-secret Shaolin technique scene. The scale’s no joke—this isn’t just a football flick; it’s practically a martial arts epic with a sports movie heart.
Later that evening, Chow took to social media to share a heartfelt note:
“Ordinary people, extraordinary dreams! From viewers to witnesses, from nobodies to somebodies on set! Real testimony, real interaction—everything aligned perfectly!”
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Next Stop: Post-Production (and Maybe Spring Festival 2026?)
With filming wrapped, the film now enters the post-production phase—likely loaded with special effects, slow-mo shots, and those signature Chow visual gags. Insiders say the fan event doubled as a wrap party of sorts, capping off what’s been a smooth (and surprisingly open) production period.
While no official release date’s been nailed down just yet, word on the street is that Shaolin Women’s Soccer is eyeing a major Spring Festival 2026 release—just in time to kick off the Lunar New Year in style.
Between its genre-blending plot, A-list cast, and Chow’s magic touch, this one’s already got early box office buzz bubbling. And if the fan reactions from the set tour are anything to go by, Shaolin Women’s Soccer might just score the ultimate goal—winning over audiences across the board.