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Movies Ongoing 2001-present

Stephen Chow Watch Order

Stephen Chow films in order, from Shaolin Soccer in 2001 through Kung Fu Hustle and CJ7 to Mermaid in 2016. Start with the two soccer and kung fu hits for his mo lei tau style, then try fantasy epics. Release order shows his shift to effects best.

Last updated October 8, 2026

Watch Order

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Directorial hits in release order.

About Stephen Chow

Stephen Chow moved from Hong Kong comedy star to director with Shaolin Soccer in 2001 about monks playing football, mixing sports and wire fu. Kung Fu Hustle in 2004 set the Pig Sty Alley gang tale with Looney style fights that won global fans.

CJ7 in 2008 turned to family sci fi with a pet alien, while Journey to the West in 2013 and The Mermaid in 2016 pushed fantasy romance with large effects. Each film resets cast and world, so release order tracks how gags grew into blockbuster scale. The pace stays steady across entries, with each part adding new faces without losing the core tone.

Good to know

There is no shared story to reorder since Chow films stand alone with new casts each time. Watch Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle first for his peak mix of slapstick and martial arts. Treat the run as ongoing since new projects get teased often, with Mermaid as the latest large hit to beat. Plan extra time for finales, since later parts assume full knowledge of earlier twists.