Donnie Yen-led martial arts fantasy movie Sakra is set to get a North American theatrical release this spring.
Donnie Yen fans, rejoice: The illustrious martial arts master's latest film, Sakra, has been acquired by WellGo USA for North American distribution, Variety reports. Based Jin Yong's 1963 wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Sakra follows Qiao Feng , a martial artist who seeks to clear his name after being falsely accused of murder.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Yen not only stars in Sakra but served as the film's producer, action choreographer, and director as well. It's Yen's first directing credit since 2004's Protégé de la Rose Noire. Sakra will receive a North American theatrical release in April, although a specific date has not yet been revealed. It will appear on all digital platforms shortly thereafter.
Speaking about the film with THR last year, Yen suggested that Sakra could be China's answer to an entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe:
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