Blades of the Guardians (2026): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Blades of the Guardians is a 2026 action drama directed by Woo-Ping Yuen, starring Jing Wu as Dao Ma, Jet Li and Jin Zhang. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $215.4 million worldwide on a $123 million budget. It holds 82% on TMDB.
- worldwide gross
- $215.4M
- budget
- $123M
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Woo-Ping Yuen
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Alibaba Pictures Group
- Budget
- $123M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blades of the Guardians About?
The premise of Blades of the Guardians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dao Ma, branded the “second most wanted fugitive,” is summoned by his benefactor—the chief of the powerful Mo family clan—to undertake a covert escort mission. Tasked with delivering the “most wanted fugitive” across perilous terrain, he must bring the prisoner safely to the imperial capital of Chang’an, navigating hidden dangers and rival forces along the way.
Blades of the Guardians Cast & Characters
Jing Wu leads the cast as Dao Ma, with Jet Li as Chang Guiren and Jin Zhang as Double-head Snake. Directed by Woo-Ping Yuen; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Woo-Ping Yuen
Also Starring in Blades of the Guardians
· 16 more- Yi Zhang Pei Zhiju
- Liya Tong
- Nicholas Tse Di Ting
- Yosh Yu ShU
- Winwin
- Tony Ka Fai Leung Mo
- Qiunan Lin Lai
- Kara Wai Mrs. Yuchi
- CiSha He Yi Xuan
- Yaowen Liu Pei Xingyan
- Rongguang Yu
- Baoqiang Wang
- Junhui Wen
- Yi-zhou Sun
- Yunxiao Li
- Narisu Bai
Blades of the Guardians Reviews & Ratings
Blades of the Guardians holds 82% on TMDB.
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TMDB 82% User score
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Blades of the Guardians Plot Summary
What happens in Blades of the Guardians from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dao Ma Jing Wu, a seasoned bounty hunter during the Sui dynasty, travels with his nephew Xiao Qi. After a stop in a small village, he accepts a bribe from his target and is approached by Governor Chang to become the new martial arts instructor for his troops. Dao Ma declines, despite being offered a valuable sword, weary of palace politics.
Full summary
The whole story of Blades of the Guardians, scene by scene
Blades of the Guardians Box Office & Budget
Blades of the Guardians grossed $215.4 million worldwide on a $123 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $213.8 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$215.4M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $213.8M
- Budget
- $123M
Blades of the Guardians Trailers & Videos
21 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers, 2 clips, 12 featurettes and 3 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Teaser Official Teaser [Subtitled]
- Teaser UK, IE & Malta Teaser [Subtitled]
- Teaser Experience BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS exactly as intended! UK previews on 16 April (including IMAX)!
- Clip Exclusive 4K Clip - Black Ox Beach Fire Battle
How Well Do You Know Blades of the Guardians?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of Dao Ma's nephew who accompanies him on his journey?
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Blades of the Guardians FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Blades of the Guardians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blades of the Guardians?
Blades of the Guardians runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Blades of the Guardians released?
Blades of the Guardians was released on February 17, 2026.
Who directed Blades of the Guardians?
Blades of the Guardians was directed by Woo-Ping Yuen.
Who is in the cast of Blades of the Guardians?
Blades of the Guardians stars Jing Wu as Dao Ma, Jet Li as Chang Guiren and Jin Zhang as Double-head Snake, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Blades of the Guardians make at the box office?
Blades of the Guardians grossed $215.4 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $213.8 million international) on a budget of $123 million.
How is Blades of the Guardians rated?
Blades of the Guardians has 82% on TMDB.
Does Blades of the Guardians have a post-credit scene?
No. Blades of the Guardians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Blades of the Guardians in?
The original language of Blades of the Guardians is Chinese.
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