Evil's Return
判妖邪
Synopsis
During the chaotic final days of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Ling refuses to believe the rumors that his sister Wu Shuang has become a malevolent spirit. Using a forbidden resurrection technique, he brings her back to life and devises a cunning plan in the shadowy Temple of the Plague God to uncover the real villains and restore justice.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhao Cong
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhao Cong
- Original Title
- 判妖邪
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- iQIYI Pictures （重复 同 iQiyi Motion Pictures）
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhao Cong
Zhao Cong
Department Leadership Roster
Zhao Cong
Director
Zhao Cong
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evil's Return
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What is Evil's Return about?
During the chaotic final days of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Ling refuses to believe the rumors that his sister Wu Shuang has become a malevolent spirit. Using a forbidden resurrection technique, he brings her back to life and devises a cunning plan in the shadowy Temple of the Plague God to uncover the real villains and restore justice.
Who directed Evil's Return?
Evil's Return was directed by Zhao Cong.
Who stars in Evil's Return?
The principal cast of Evil's Return includes Han Dong, Dou Guiyu, Song Haijie, Zhao Daixi, Liu Xu.
When was Evil's Return released and how long is it?
Evil's Return was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evil's Return?
Evil's Return holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).