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The Furious

The Furious is a Hong Kong martial-arts action film directed by Kenji Tanigaki. The 113-minute movie stars Xie Miao as Wang Wei, a mute tradesman searching for his kidnapped daughter, and Joe Taslim as Navin, a journalis...

2026 113 min
Critic8.9
Action Martial Arts Thriller
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Overview

A mute tradesman searching for his kidnapped daughter joins forces with a journalist investigating his missing wife, sending them into a brutal war against a child-trafficking syndicate.
Story 7.7
Acting 8.4
Direction 9.2
Cinematography 9.1
Music 8.5
Pacing 9.3
Originality 8.8
Emotional Impact 8.2
Overall 8.9

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.9 /10

Why it is trending now

The Furious is currently No. 5 on the U.S. Apple TV purchase and rental chart and has just entered a fresh VOD search cycle.

Action built into the camera

The cinematography was developed alongside fight rehearsals, allowing camera movement and choreography to function as one continuous action system.

Xie Miao and Joe Taslim

Wang Wei and Navin begin as opponents before becoming allies. Their contrasting fighting styles give the movie its central action partnership.

A festival action breakout

The movie emerged from TIFF Midnight Madness with strong action-film buzz and later earned recognition for its stunt work.

Pros

  • Confirmed 113-minute runtime
  • Inventive and relentless martial-arts choreography
  • Strong action pairing between Xie Miao and Joe Taslim
  • Festival and stunt-award recognition
  • Fresh VOD and Apple TV chart momentum

Cons

  • The plot is much simpler than the action design
  • Dialogue and dubbing have drawn criticism
  • The extreme violence will not suit all viewers
Verdict A brutally inventive martial-arts showcase whose current VOD momentum makes it one of the strongest action-movie search opportunities this week.

AI Review

The Furious is a Hong Kong martial-arts action film directed by Kenji Tanigaki. The 113-minute movie stars Xie Miao as Wang Wei, a mute tradesman searching for his kidnapped daughter, and Joe Taslim as Navin, a journalist looking for his missing wife. Produced for approximately $20 million, the film has grossed about $37 million worldwide and is currently available on VOD.

A brutally inventive martial-arts showcase whose current VOD momentum makes it one of the strongest action-movie search opportunities this week.

Highly recommended for martial-arts and modern action fans, especially viewers searching for a new film with The Raid and John Wick-style intensity.

Awards

Sitges Film Festival

Special Jury Award · Won

Astra Midseason Movie Awards

Best Stunts · Won

Timeline

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Status
Development

The Furious was announced in April 2024 with Edko Films financing and producing and XYZ Films co-producing and handling world sales.

Fight Rehearsals

The actors rehearsed the movie's complex action sequences for approximately a month and a half before principal photography.

Principal Photography

Filming began in Bangkok in April 2024 and continued for approximately three months.

Production Design

An old retail unit on Surawong Road was converted into the recurring police station set and used for 18 shooting days.

World Premiere

The Furious premiered in the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025.

International Distribution

Lionsgate acquired international distribution rights outside Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China.

Theatrical Release

The film opened theatrically on June 12, 2026.

VOD Release

The Furious became available on VOD platforms by July 7, 2026 and entered the U.S. Apple TV top-five movie chart.

Sitges Film Festival

Special Jury Award Won

Astra Midseason Movie Awards

Best Stunts Won

Production

Development

The Furious was announced in April 2024 with Edko Films financing and producing and XYZ Films co-producing and handling world sales.

Fight Rehearsals

The actors rehearsed the movie's complex action sequences for approximately a month and a half before principal photography.

Principal Photography

Filming began in Bangkok in April 2024 and continued for approximately three months.

Production Design

An old retail unit on Surawong Road was converted into the recurring police station set and used for 18 shooting days.

World Premiere

The Furious premiered in the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025.

International Distribution

Lionsgate acquired international distribution rights outside Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China.

Theatrical Release

The film opened theatrically on June 12, 2026.

VOD Release

The Furious became available on VOD platforms by July 7, 2026 and entered the U.S. Apple TV top-five movie chart.

Streaming

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Cast

Xie Miao Wang Wei
Joe Taslim Navin
Yang Enyou Rainy
Brian Le Ho
Joey Iwanaga Paklung
Yayan Ruhian Tak
Jeeja Yanin Matia Pham
Sahajak Boonthanakit Mr. Song
Mimi Chu Hair Salon Owner
Manatsanun Phanlerdwongsakul Yadong

Characters

Wang Wei Xie Miao
Navin Joe Taslim
Rainy Yang Enyou
Ho Brian Le
Paklung Joey Iwanaga
Tak Yayan Ruhian
Matia Pham Jeeja Yanin
Mr. Song Sahajak Boonthanakit
Hair Salon Owner Mimi Chu
Yadong Manatsanun Phanlerdwongsakul

Crew

Kenji Tanigaki Director
Mak Tin-shu Screenwriter
Lei Zhilong Screenwriter
Shum Kwan-sin Screenwriter
Frank Hui Screenwriter / Producer
Bill Kong Producer
Shan Tam Producer
Meteor Cheung Cinematographer
Chris Tonick Editor
Elliot Leung Composer
Olivia Xiaolin Composer
Flying Lotus Music

Trivia

  • The Furious has a confirmed runtime of 113 minutes.
  • The film was produced on a reported budget of approximately $20 million.
  • Principal photography took place in Bangkok, Thailand and lasted approximately three months.
  • The actors rehearsed fight scenes for around a month and a half before filming began.
  • The cinematographer joined fight rehearsals so camera movement could be integrated directly into the choreography.
  • A recurring police station set was converted from an old retail unit on Surawong Road and used for 18 shooting days.
  • The film was runner-up for the TIFF Midnight Madness People's Choice Award.
  • The Furious won Best Stunts at the 2026 Astra Midseason Movie Awards.
  • The movie ranked fifth on the U.S. Apple TV purchase and rental chart on July 14, 2026.
  • The film has grossed approximately $37 million worldwide.

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The Furious is a Hong Kong martial-arts action film directed by Kenji Tanigaki. The 113-minute movie stars Xie Miao as Wang Wei, a mute tradesman searching for his kidnapped daughter, and Joe Taslim as Navin, a journalist looking for his missing wife. Produced for approximately $20 million, the film has grossed about $37 million worldwide and is currently available on VOD. Similar picks: Shared Cast, Highly Rated Action