Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Of all the greatest martial arts movie stars, few have faced off with as wide a variety of noteworthy opponents as Donnie Yen. Being a kung fu and tai chi practitioner first and a performer second, Yen got his start in the Hong Kong actions films of the mid 80s. Eventually, he rose to prominence in the West after the success of his Ip Man franchise, in which he played the titular martial artist folk hero.
9 Kill Zone Donnie Yen fought Wu Jing Also known by its Chinese release title, SPL: Sha Po Lang, Kill Zone is a Hong Kong action extravaganza that sees Yen take on multiple famous martial artists. Sammo Hung steps into the ring with Yen's character for the first time in this film, but another prominent star, Wu Jing, also shares the screen with him. Wu Jing is one of the most famous actors in China, famous for heading the Wolf Warrior duology.
7 Shanghai Knights Donnie Yen fought Jackie Chan Being an action buddy-adventure comedy, Shanghai Knights, the sequel to Shanghai Noon, admittedly seems like a strange fit for Donnie Yen. As great as Yen is in tense action scenes, he isn't the first martial artist who comes to mind when comedic timing is a requirement.
5 Flash Point Donnie Yen fought Collin Chou One of Donnie Yen's roles as a police officer, Flash Point represents a standout entry the Donnie Yen's impressive collection of battles with famous faces. The award-winning film pits Yen and his partner against a vicious Vietnamese gang wreaking havoc in Hong Kong, headed by the brothers Archer, Tiger, and Tony.