Overview
- Michaela Coel was officially announced as writer-director for a new take on Bloodsport, marking her third collaboration with A24.
- A24 confirmed it is financing and distributing the feature, with Marc Toberoff and Alberto Lensi producing and Stuart Manashil and Peggy DiSalle serving as executive producers.
- Plot, casting and release details were not disclosed, with the project described as being in early development.
- Coel said she is eager to explore the discipline and isolation of combat sports, calling the collaboration with A24 an exciting opportunity.
- The original 1988 film, directed by Newt Arnold and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Frank Dux, popularized the underground Kumite tournament and spawned three sequels, with earlier remake efforts never reaching production.