Overseasidol.com — The highly anticipated wuxia action film Blades of the Guardians officially announced its release date for the Lunar New Year 2026 on January 19.
Alongside the announcement, the production unveiled its “Make Your Move!” trailer and the striking “Unsheathe!” official poster, instantly igniting excitement among global fans of martial arts cinema.
Directed by legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping, the film is produced by Wu Jing and Yu Baimei, with Wu Jing also taking on a leading role.
The cast features an impressive lineup including Nicholas Tse, Yu Shi, Chen Lijun, Sun Yizhou, Ci Sha, and Li Yunxiao.
Tony Leung Ka-fai appears as a special guest star, while Max Zhang, Kara Hui, Zhang Yi, and Jet Li join the project in highly anticipated cameo and special appearances.
Rising stars such as Liu Yaowen, Winwin Dong Sicheng, Wen Junhui, and Lin Qiunan further elevate the film’s massive ensemble.
Based on the acclaimed manga Blades of the Guardians by Xu Xianzhe, the story centers on Dao Ma, a top-ranked fugitive tasked with escorting Zhi Shilang, the most wanted outlaw, to the capital city of Chang’an.
What begins as a seemingly straightforward escort mission quickly spirals into a perilous journey that entangles multiple factions and threatens to reshape the balance of power.
As the group traverses the treacherous desert, Dao Ma travels alongside his young adopted son Xiao Qi, as well as the fearless Ayuya and Ani.
Along the way, they encounter enigmatic allies and unpredictable adversaries, each carrying secrets and conflicting agendas.
With danger closing in from all sides and tension growing within the group, the mission evolves into a high-stakes adventure that could alter the fate of the world.
