On September 30, the 53-year-old actor announced that he will be implementing Ip Man 4. The new installment will continue to mark the collaboration of Donnie Yen and the director, who is only directing Ip Man 4. “I want to share good news with you all. I and Mr. Donnie Yen, the person who has realized the first three Ip Man films, have decided to collaborate once again in the project Ip Man 4. Yes, that’s right, it’s Ip Man 4,” Donnie Yen shared. They are currently finalizing detailed plans regarding the cast, content, and filming schedule.
Donnie Yen and Chân Tử Đan continue Ip Man 4. Image: FBNV.
According to sources from Sina, part 4 will be titled Ip Man 4: The Decision to Fight. The film is expected to detail the conflict between Ip Man and the high-ranking officials of the MMA, the creators of the popular series that includes titles like MMA 280, MMA Full Contact, and MMA Interlink… However, this information has yet to be confirmed. The announcement of part 4 has sparked public interest. Previously, when discussing the intention to continue the Ip Man series, Donnie Yen had been hesitant. He shared his thoughts on the challenges of balancing various projects. “I’ve worked on many kung fu films over the years and felt very proud of my role as an actor. The role of Ip Man is beloved by the audience; it is a great source of pride. However, I don’t want to be boxed into a fixed image,” he said.
After three films, I think this is the perfect time to conclude. I sincerely hope Ip Man 3 is the last martial arts film,” he added.
Previously, he announced he would not continue part 4. Image: Sina.
The change in Donnie Yen’s decision regarding the martial arts film has been compared to the situation of the famous actor Thành Long, Hồng Kim Bảo. “There’s a saying among martial arts stars that is no longer relevant,” Ifeng commented. Ip Man is one of the most significant movie series in contemporary Chinese cinema. Over the past decade, the films have consistently been recognized as box office hits. The release of part 3 at the beginning of the year garnered a revenue of 800 million yuan. However, after that, the team faced numerous challenges with accusations of revenue fraud during ticket sales in the domestic market. The General Department of Radio, Television, and Electronic Information of China confirmed through media outlets that after nearly a week of investigation, Ip Man was found to have inflated revenue by approximately 88 million yuan (equivalent to nearly 14 million USD). Of that, over 7,600 screenings at theaters were reported to have been falsely reported, bringing in an estimated 32 million yuan in revenue. The distribution agencies benefited from the ticket sales they supplied, with revenue reaching up to 56 million yuan.
Donnie Yen in the image of Ip Man. Image: QQ.
In a written statement, the department released serious findings regarding the inflation of 88 million yuan in revenue due to fraud.
Donnie Yen shared that he does not feel pressured about the box office when realizing part 4 of the film. “The Ip Man series is quality, and we believe in the team,” he said.
(According to Zing)
