Blades of the Guardians

In this propulsive, action-packed wuxia epic, Dao Ma, the “second most wanted fugitive,” is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious mission escorting the “most wanted fugitive,” to Chang’an, leading to explosive drama, spectacular set pieces and massive martial arts mayhem. From master choreographer-turned-director Yeun Woo-ping (best known to American audiences as the creator of the ingenious “wire-fu” fight sequences in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Matrix), Blades of the Guardians is a thrilling throwback to classic wuxia cinema updated with dazzling and innovative new action, starring the legendary Jet Li (Hero), Jing Wu (Wolf Warrior), and Nicholas Tse (New Police Story). (Dir. by Yeun Woo-ping, 2026, China, in Mandarin with English subtitles, 130 mins., Not Rated)