CNY 2020: 7 Chinese New Year Movies To Enjoy This Season

Chinese New Year is just around the corner and we’re already looking forward to ang paos (Ka-ching!), food (bak kwa and pineapple tarts), plus movies!

Jackie Chan is back to wow audiences this month with 2 new movies! This festive season, head over to the nearest cinema with your friends and relatives. From comedies to action-pack films, here is a list for your consideration:

1. “The Mystery Of The Dragon Seal” (龙牌之谜)

• Released Date: 9th January 2020
• Movie cast: Jason Flemyng, Charles Dance, Rutger Hauer, Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger

In the sequel for 2014’s “Viy”, English traveller Jonathan Green sets off on another adventure that leads him to China. Along the way, he meets mysterious creatures, Chinese princesses, deadly masters of oriental martial arts, and comes face to face with Lun Van, the King of Dragons himself.

2. “Enter The Fat Dragon” (肥龙过江)

• Released Date: 23rd January 2020
• Movie cast: Donnie Yen, Niki Chow, Teresa Mo Sun Kwan, Wong Jing, Louis Cheung, Wong Cho Lam

Fallon Chu is a Hong Kong Police Special Task Force agent. He is an agile fighter with a high crime detection rate and is a police role-model in the eye of the public. Unfortunately, his fiancée dumps him just before their marriage. Heartbroken, he indulges himself in food to relieve his pain. In three month’ time, his endless intemperance transforms him into a 300-pound being.

3. “Vanguard” (急先锋)

• Released Date: 25th January 2020
• Movie cast: Jackie Chan, Yang Yang, Miya Muqi, Ai Lun

After being targeted by a deadly mercenary organisation, an accountant seeks help from a covert private security agency called Vanguard. Together with Dubai intelligence personnel, they have to protect the man from the world’s deadliest mercenary organisation.

4. “All’s Well, End’s Well” (家有囍事)

• Released Date: 25th January 2020
• Movie cast: Julian Cheung, Louis Cheung, Raymond Wong, Chrissie Chau, Dada Chan Ching

If you’ve been a fan of the “All’s Well, End’s Well” franchise, then you’ll be happy to know that a new film will be debuting this Lunar New Year. The Raymond Wong-directed movie revolves around the 3 brothers who team up with the 2 sisters to take down a mob boss.

5. “A Moment Of Happiness” (新年泰疯狂)

• Released Date: 25th January 2020
• Movie cast: Min Chen Lin, Tul Pakorn, Chan Fong, Danny One, Thian Siew Kim

After graduating from college, Zhen enlists the help of her bestie Zitomira and her uncle Jin Shui to create a pretty rich girl online persona – giving an impression that she lives a luxury life. When she falls for a rich Thai tourist named Nat, her father Wu has no choice but to play the part of a wealthy person as well.

6. “Fight Lah! Kopitiam” (作战啦！茶室总动员)

• Released Date: 30th January 2020
• Movie cast: Jack Lim, Cedric Loo, Wan Wai Fun, Steve Yap, Jaspers Lai, Chang Yong, Hanxiiaoaii

“Bao Li Jin, the second generation owner of “Kopitiam Ada Bukit Ada Air” tries very hard to maintain the Kopitiam business after his father (founder of the kopitiam) starts suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. But things gets worse as Tao (an arrogant developer) wants to acquire his Kopitiam lot. Bao Li Jin is forced to accept the boxing match challenge to fight against Tao in order to keep his Kopitiam.”

7. “The Grand Grandmaster” (乜代宗师)

• Released Date: 30th January 2020
• Movie cast: Dayo Wong Tze-wah, Annie Liu, Hui Shiu Hung, Ivana Wong, Catherine Chau, Fama

“The grand master Fei Lung loses everything when he is defeated by Chun. To regain his reputation, Fei Lung challenges her to a final fight. Much to his surprise, he gradually falls in love with Chun. What does this mean for the duo moving forward?”