Action star Donnie Yen is returning for Ip Man 5, continuing the saga of martial arts grandmaster Ip Man.
This iconic series began in 2008, tracing the life of Ip Man, known for teaching Bruce Lee Wing Chun
Kung Fu. The franchise includes four main films and a spin-off, but it seemed to conclude with Ip Man 4:
The Finale. However, Donnie Yen surprised fans with an Instagram announcement of Ip Man 5 at Cannes
Film Festival, promising more kung fu action.
Ip Man 5 Release date
Ip Man 5 is yet to have a release date after its introduction at the Cannes Film Festival. There were other
films starring (and maybe even directed by) Donnie Yen that were in development in addition to the fifth
installment of the franchise. The sequel to Yen’s 2007 film Flash Point, Flash Point Resurgence, and a
brand-new original movie, Misjudgement, have both been reported to be in development. There are
currently no release dates for any of the three because they are still in active development.
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The Cast And Crew
It’s nearly inconceivable to envision anyone other than Donnie Yen portraying Master Ip, even though his
character seemingly passed away in Ip Man 4: The Finale. This international action superstar and
accomplished martial artist has always been an industry icon, but his popularity has soared globally,
thanks to his memorable roles in established franchises like Chirrut Imwe in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
and Caine in John Wick: Chapter 4. Notably, both characters are blind but undeniably formidable, adding
to Yen’s growing legacy.
The Plot
Where does Ip Man 5 stand in light of the alleged death of Master Ip? Master Ip passed away when he
was over eighty years old, and Donnie Yen is almost sixty. Although Master Ip didn’t pass away until 1972
(a few months before Bruce Lee did), Ip Man 4 also takes place in 1964. However, it’s likely that the scene
at the movie’s conclusion showing Master Ip’s burial was a flashback, maybe choosing to show additional
movies from the two decades earlier.
Where Can You Watch Ip Man 5?
Ip Man 5 will probably have an international theatrical distribution, continuing the pattern started by the
prior films. Each mainstream entry has performed better than the previous one at the global box office,
which has consistently treated the franchise favourably. However, given that each movie is presently
accessible on Netflix, a portion of that success can be credited to the films’ ability to reach considerably
broader audiences through streaming. Ip Man 5 will most likely be released on Netflix soon after the
movie’s anticipated theatrical run is over.
Who is Making Ip Man 5?
Few details regarding the cast have been made public, although the words “A Donnie Yen Film” on the
film’s poster (which also appear on the posters for Flash Point Resurgence and Misjudgement) suggest
that Donnie Yen could be directing this movie, but this has not yet been verified. Wilson Yip, who has
regularly collaborated with Yen outside of the Ip Man films, was the director of the prior four films. Yip’s
absence from the franchise would be a novelty, although Yen has demonstrated a greater interest in
directing, having already directed and acted in the fantasy epic Sakra.
How many movies are available of Ip Man?
There were four main movies in the “Ip Man” film series, which is a martial arts biographical series based
on the life of the Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man. These films are known for their action-packed
sequences and portrayal of Ip Man’s life and contributions to martial arts. Here’s a short note on each of
them:
Ip Man (2008): This film, directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen, is the first in the series. It
explores Ip Man’s life in Foshan, China, before and during the Japanese occupation in World War II. The
film showcases his martial arts skills and his role in teaching Wing Chun to his students.
Ip Man 2 (2010): This sequel continues the story of Ip Man as he moves to Hong Kong after the war and
faces new challenges, including discrimination and competition with other martial arts schools. The film
introduces a memorable showdown with a British boxer played by Darren Shahlavi.
Ip Man 3 (2015): In the third installment, Ip Man faces personal and professional challenges, including a
rivalry with another Wing Chun master and his wife’s battle with cancer. The film also features Mike Tyson
as an opponent in a memorable fight scene.
Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019): The fourth and reportedly final film in the series follows Ip Man’s journey to
the United States, where he seeks to find a school for his son and faces challenges in a different martial
arts landscape. The film explores themes of cultural exchange and continues to showcase Ip Man’s martial
arts prowess.
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