Dennis To will reprise his role as the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster in “Ip Man: Kung Fu Legacy,” the next installment of the martial arts franchise.
All Rights Entertainment has launched presales at the Cannes Film Market for the new feature.
Production is scheduled to begin in October, with the film expected to be completed and released internationally in 2027. To returns as Ip Man, the mentor of Bruce Lee, continuing the internationally popular saga.
The new film follows the completion of “Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend,” which has sold wide ahead of its North American release on July 14 through Well Go USA.
The original “Ip Man” franchise, fronted by Donnie Yen, has become one of the most iconic martial arts film series of the 21st century. The Dennis To spinoff films have developed their own identity within the franchise universe, portraying a younger and more traditional version of the Wing Chun master. To first portrayed Ip Man in “The Legend Is Born: Ip Man” before reprising the role in “Ip Man: The Awakening” and “Ip Man: Kung Fu Master.”
The Paris, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles-based All Rights Entertainment, which previously handled worldwide sales for the earlier installment, will once again oversee international distribution for the new feature.
“All Rights Entertainment is proud to continue expanding the ‘Ip Man’ universe for worldwide audiences,” said Aymeric Contat Desfontaines, CEO of All Rights Entertainment. “The franchise continues to resonate globally, and we are excited to launch this new chapter in Cannes together with our partners.”
