Blu-ray release: 'Operation Scorpio'

88 Films will release the 1992 Hong Kong martial arts action film ‘Operation Scorpio’ (蠍子戰士) on Blu-ray in the UK on August 10, 2026, followed by a US release on August 11.

Directed by David Lai, the film follows an aspiring martial artist who finds himself drawn into a battle against a ruthless criminal organisation after rescuing a young woman from danger. The cast includes Chin Ka-Lok, Liu Chia-Liang, Kim Won-Jin, May Lo, and Wu Fung.

Synopsis: Fai Yuk-Su is a comic book enthusiast who dreams of becoming a martial arts hero. When he rescues a young woman from a human trafficking ring protected by corrupt officials and powerful criminals, he becomes a target himself. With the guidance of an eccentric kung fu master, he begins training for a confrontation with the feared Scorpion King, a deadly fighter whose devastating kicking techniques have made him almost impossible to defeat.

Features:

Limited Edition Double Walled O-ring featuring artwork by Kung Fu Bob O’Brien
Limited Edition booklet featuring writing by Paul Bramhall and The Fanatical Dragon
2K restoration from the original negative
Remastered original Cantonese monaural soundtrack
Remastered English dub monaural soundtrack
Newly translated English subtitles
Audio commentary by Paul Bramhall
Scorpion in Seoul – interview with Won-Jin
Scene-specific audio commentary by Won-Jin
Sneak peek at Jump Senior (2024)
Won-Jin audition reel
Interview with Chin Kar-Lok
Interview with Won-Jin
Liu Chia-Liang interview
English opening and closing credits
Cantonese trailer
English trailer
Image gallery
Reversible sleeve