Blades of the Guardians
镖人：风起大漠
“A grand martial arts feast is back!”
Synopsis
Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Digital Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-04
Top Cast
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Wu Jing
Dao Ma
Nicholas Tse
Di Ting
Chen Lijun
Ayuya
Yu Shi
Shu
Sun Yizhou
Zhishilang
Li Yunxiao
Ms. Yanzi
Ju Qianlang
Xiao Qi
Ci Sha
Heyi Xuan
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Old Mo
Max Zhang
Double-headed Snake
Jet Li
Lord Chang
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Mrs. Yuchi
Zhang Yi
Pei Shiju
Liu Yaowen
Pei Xingyan
Xiong Jinyi
A Ni
Bai Narisu
A Luo Han
Liang Biying
Wei Zhi
Jun
Yu Ji Niu Luo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 133 DaysFantasy Filmfest
Festival / Special Debut
February 17, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 25, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$123M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$203.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.65x
+$80.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Yang, Su Chaobin, Xu Xianzhe, Yu Baimei, Chan Tai-Lee
- Original Score
- Steffen Thum
- Original Title
- 镖人：风起大漠
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $123M
- Worldwide Gross
- $203.4M
- Production Studios
- Alibaba Pictures Group, DF Pictures, Damai Entertainment, Peace Film Production Co., Huaxia Film Distribution, China Film Group Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Woo-ping
Larry Yang, Su Chaobin, Xu Xianzhe, Yu Baimei, Chan Tai-Lee
Steffen Thum
Tony Cheung Tung-Leung
Wu Jing, Yu Baimei, Allison Lok Kam Yuen, Liu Kailuo, Lau Tik
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Yang
Writer
Yuen Woo-ping
Director
Su Chaobin
Writer
Yu Baimei
Writer
Chan Tai-Lee
Writer
Tony Cheung Tung-Leung
Director of Photography
Liang Tingting
Costume Design
Steffen Thum
Original Music Composer
Lau Tik
Producer
Zhang Fan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Myron Cai
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blades of the Guardians
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blades of the Guardians about?
Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.
Who directed Blades of the Guardians?
Blades of the Guardians was directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
Who stars in Blades of the Guardians?
The principal cast of Blades of the Guardians includes Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, Chen Lijun, Yu Shi, Sun Yizhou.
When was Blades of the Guardians released and how long is it?
Blades of the Guardians was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blades of the Guardians?
Blades of the Guardians had a reported production budget of $123M and grossed $203.4M at the worldwide box office (1.65 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Blades of the Guardians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blades of the Guardians was composed by Steffen Thum.
Is Blades of the Guardians based on a book or true story?
Blades of the Guardians is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Xu Xianzhe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blades of the Guardians?
Blades of the Guardians holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).