Jean-claude Van Damme Reenters Martial Arts in Yakuza Film ‘Katana’

WHO:

Collider - Jean-Claude Van Damme is returning to martial arts.

Deadline - Jean-Claude Van Damme is the action star returning to his martial arts roots.

Deadline - Jeremy Zag, a French producer, writer and director known for creating the *Miraculous* franchise, is behind the film.

Deadline - The Veterans is handling sales for the film.

Reddit Movies - The article title identifies Jeremy Zag and The Veterans in connection with the film.

WHAT:

Collider - Van Damme is returning to martial arts in *Katana*, a Yakuza action movie.

Deadline - *Katana* is a Japan-set Yakuza movie being launched for sales.

Deadline - The film is described as a return for Van Damme to his martial arts roots.

Reddit Movies - The article title describes *Katana* as a Yakuza action picture and Van Damme’s return to his martial arts roots.

WHERE:

Collider - *Katana* is set in Japan.

Deadline - *Katana* is set in Japan.

WHEN:

Collider - Filming is planned for 2027.

Deadline - The film is being launched for sales ahead of the AFM.

HOW:

Deadline - The Veterans is launching the film for sales ahead of the AFM.

(UPDATED November 4, 2026 15:07 UTC)

Jean-Claude Van Damme is returning to martial arts roots in the Japan-set Yakuza action film Katana. Producer Jeremy Zag, creator of the Miraculous franchise, is behind the project. The Veterans is launching sales ahead of filming planned for 2027.