88 Films April 2026 Releases
By Lio Renwick
88 Films has announced six titles releasing in April 2026. The lineup includes standard 4K UHD edtions of Crime Story (1993) and Armour of God II: Operation Condor (1991), Phase IV (1974) on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, The Amsterdam Kill (1977) on Blu-ray, The Protector (1985) as a 4K UHD deluxe limited edition, and God of Gamblers II (1990) on Blu-ray.
The highlight of the month is The Protector on 4K UHD arriving as a four-disc deluxe limited edition. The release includes new 4K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives, a double-sided poster, and an 80-page book featuring new writing by William Blaik and Thorsten Boose plus an interview with cinematographer Henry Chung.
It's available in standard retail and website exclusive deluxe editions. The web exclusive edition includes an O-ring with original artwork and a rigid slipcase featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore, while the standard edition features an O-ring and rigid slipcase with new artwork by Sean Longmore.
Phase IV receives a 4K restoration from the original negative and will be presented on 4K UHD in Dolby Vision with HDR10 compatibility. The Amsterdam Kill arrives with a 2K restoration from the original negative.
Crime Story, Armour of God II: Operation Condor, and Phase IV release April 6. The Amsterdam Kill releases April 20. The Protector and God of Gamblers II release April 27.
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Film details are below.
Crime Story (1993)
Troubled Hong Kong CID inspector Eddie Chan (Jackie Chan) is assigned to oversee the safety of controversial businessman Wong Yat-Fei (Law Kar-Ying), who is then kidnapped. A major investigation is launched and leads to Taipei and back to Hong Kong but, unbeknownst to Chan, his new partner, Inspector Hung (Kent Cheng) is an accomplice to the crime, throwing the authorities off the trail.
Armour of God II: Operation Condor (1991)
The Asian Hawk is back. Undeterred by nearly dying while making the first Armour of God, Jackie Chan returned to battle for a sequel that's bigger, better and even more daring. The most expensive Hong Kong film produced at that time, Operation Condor showcases some of Jackie's best stunts and action, building up to an epic climax that will blow you off your feet.
Phase IV (1974)
First the ants attack buildings. Then animals. Then people. But what do they want? The only film directed by the legendary Saul Bass, Hollywood's greatest title designer (Vertigo, Psycho, Goodfellas), Phase IV is one of the major science fiction films of its era.
The Amsterdam Kill (1977)
From Robert Clouse, director of Enter the Dragon, comes a tough-as-nails thriller about the international drug racket. Boasting an all-star cast that includes Robert Mitchum (Cape Fear), Leslie Nielsen (Forbidden Planet), Richard Egan (Khyber Patrol) and Keye Luke (Gremlins), The Amsterdam Kill makes The French Connection look like a Sunday picnic.
The Protector (1985)
After the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman's daughter, maverick New York City cops Billy Wong (Jackie Chan) and Danny Garoni (Danny Aiello) are sent to garner leads in Hong Kong, but the pair find themselves beset by the local police and a crime boss who will stop at nothing in ensuring the continuity of his drug empire.
God of Gamblers II (1990)
Back to the casino, only this time, the Joker's wild. After his adventures with the world's greatest gambler in the first film, crafty Knife (Andy Lau) teams up with another preternaturally gifted card sharp, Sing, played by Stephen Chow, here at his absolute silliest. Boasting a star-making turn from Chow, God of Gamblers II is a tornado of comedy, action and complete and utter absurdity.
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