The Last Kumite

A retired karate champion named Michael Rivers is forced back into competition after a businessman named Ron Hall kidnaps his daughter. To secure her release, Rivers must travel to Bulgaria to participate in a lethal, illegal Kumite tournament. With guidance from trainers Julie Jackson and Master Loren, he realizes that the other competitors have also been coerced into the fights to protect their own family members.

This action thriller was directed by Ross W. Clarkson, who previously directed General Commander in 2019. The screenplay was co-written by Clarkson and Sean David Lowe. The film stars Mathis Landwehr as Michael Rivers, alongside Kurt McKinney, Billy Blanks, Matthias Hues, Cynthia Rothrock, and Michel Qissi, with a total credited cast of 57 people.

Produced by Lowe Media and Quest Media on a budget of 1 million USD, the film earned 7 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed across different platforms. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 4.7/10 based on 2,500 votes, while it has a higher rating of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 132 votes.