HARD BOILED: Relive John Woo’s Magnum Opus In The New U.S. Theatrical Trailer!

2026 is off to a wonky start if ever. But, that doesn’t mean the year is completely hopeless, and if you’re a moviegoer and love Hong Kong action, you can now guarantee yourselves a few glimmers from directing legend John Woo with the re-releases of several of his heyday classics, including Hard Boiled which opens in select theaters for a limited run on January 25, 26 and 28.

The re-release marks a continuance for Shout! Studios who is partnering with GKids on the campaign; Shout! sparked renewed fandom last year with its acquisition of a number of Hong Kong titles, including the entire Golden Princess library which was home to a number of titles from Woo and other directors. Woo’s Hard Boiled stars Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung in the story of a vengeful Hong Kong cop taking aim at a ruthless arms dealer with the help of an undercover cop caught in the crossfire

Also starring are Anthony Wong, Teresa Mo, Philip Chan, Philip Kwok and the late Kwan Hoi-San, and features an electric music score by Michael Gibb. It’s a total ear worm. Ask anyone. That’s not what you hear in the trailer below, but the trailer delivers accordingly.

Lee B. Golden III

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