Jean-Claude Van Damme struck gold once more when he starred in Kickboxer. The film was distributed by Cannon Films Group in 1989. The movie proved he was more than a one hit wonder with the previous year’s Bloodsport. Kickboxer solidified Van Damme as the Muscles From Brussels. He was seen as an equal of Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal at the box office. People were eager to see the stunning moves Van Damme pulled off in Thailand. You can hear about the exciting film from the Golan Globus Theater Podcast. Fans can now enjoy the film on Blu-ray with a Steelbook to keep any punches from touching the disc. Here’s the press release from Lionsgate:

Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Kickboxer comes to Steelbook Blu-ray in March

Blu-ray™ + Digital Steelbook^® Street Date: 3/5/24
Blu-ray™ + Digital Steelbook^® SRP: $22.99
Available only at Walmart
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Real life kick boxing champion, Dennis Alexio, and Jean-Claude Van Damme join forces to battle their enemies on the big screen when Kickboxer arrives on Steelbook® on March 5 from Lionsgate. Follow Kurt Sloane as he avenges his brother by learning the ancient kick boxing art of Muay Thai and challenges Thai champion Tong Po. Kickboxer will only be available at Walmart on Steelbook^® for the suggested retail price of $22.99.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Accompanied by his brother Kurt (Van Damme), American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane (Dennis Alexio) arrives in Thailand to defeat the Eastern warriors at their own sport. His opponent: ruthless fighter and Thai champion Tong Po. Tong not only defeats Eric, he paralyzes him for life. Crazed with anger, Kurt vows revenge. After a crash course in the ancient techniques of kickboxing from Thai master Xian Chow, Kurt challenges Tong. Their battle to the finish, born of lust, power, and revenge, will leave only one man standing.

CAST
Jean-Claude Van Damme                   Double Impact, Double Team, JCVD
Dennis Alexio                                      Picasso Trigger, TV’s “Super Force”
Dennis Chan                                       The Man with the Iron Fists, The Allure of Tears
Haskell Anderson                                A Civil Action, This Christmas, Life
Rochelle Ashana                                Carjack, Fear of a Black Hat, The Sword of Bushido

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 1989
Title Copyright: Kickboxer © 1989 Kings Road Entertainment, Inc. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2024 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved
Type:  Catalog Re-Release
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Sport, Thriller
Closed-Captioned: N/A
Subtitles: Spanish, English SDH
Run Time: 97 Minutes
BD Format: 1080p High Definition • 16×9 (1.85:1) Presentation
BD Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™
Artist Information: Vance Kelly