Top Martial Arts Movies (2024โ€“2025)

1. ๐ŸŽฌ Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (Hong Kong, 2024)

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Overview:
Set in the infamous Kowloon Walled City, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In brings a gritty martial arts narrative that pits two legendary fighters, played by Louis Koo and Sammo Hung, against the backdrop of the lawless city. As tensions rise, they find themselves locked in a deadly battle for survival, honor, and justice.

2. ๐ŸŽฌ The Shadow Strays (Indonesia, 2024)

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Overview:
In The Shadow Strays, a teen assassin seeks redemption for his violent past. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, this intense action story takes us through a whirlwind of fight sequences, emotional struggles, and personal growth. The teen’s journey is one of self-discovery amidst the backdrop of a chaotic world.

3. ๐ŸŽฌ 100 Yards (China, 2024)

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Set in 1920s Tianjin, 100 Yards follows two rival martial arts clans that clash after the death of a legendary master. The intense competition for dominance escalates into a deadly feud, with intricate martial arts techniques, betrayal, and bloodshed.

4. ๐ŸŽฌ One Per Cent Warrior (Japan, 2024)

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Tak Sakaguchi stars in One Per Cent Warrior, portraying a retired stuntman who is drawn back into the yakuza underworld. When his past catches up with him, he must use his martial arts skills to navigate a world filled with violence, betrayal, and deadly enemies.

5. ๐ŸŽฌ Death March (2025)

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Overview:
In Death March, Scott Adkins portrays a WWII SAS soldier who finds himself trapped in a Japanese POW camp. Forced to fight for survival, he faces brutal conditions, torture, and the desperate need to escape. The film follows his journey as he uses his combat skills to survive against all odds.

6. ๐ŸŽฌ Ballerina (USA, 2024)

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Overview:
Ana de Armas enters the John Wick universe as a vengeance-driven assassin in Ballerina. After losing everything, she trains in the art of combat and ballet to take down those who wronged her. The film blends the elegance of dance with brutal action.

7. ๐ŸŽฌ The Last Kumite (USA, 2024)

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Overview:
In The Last Kumite, a martial artist enters an underground tournament to save his kidnapped daughter. The film follows his journey through brutal, life-or-death fights as he confronts powerful opponents and uncovers a sinister conspiracy behind the tournament.