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Resurrection (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Resurrection is a 2025 sci-fi drama directed by Bi Gan, starring Jackson Yee as Monster, Qiu, Damned Dog, Shu Qi and Mark Chao. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide on a $2,700 budget. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
91%
worldwide gross
$1.2M
Echo Score
77
Metascore
87
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Resurrection (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Director
Bi Gan
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
Chinese
Budget
$2.7K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Resurrection About?

The premise of Resurrection without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

In a dystopian future humanity has traded the ability to dream for immortality. An outcast, portrayed by Jackson Yee, roams a hallucinatory realm, confronting nightmarish visions and fleeting beauty as he constructs an intoxicating world of his own making.

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Cast & crew

Resurrection Cast & Characters

Jackson Yee leads the cast as Monster, Qiu, Damned Dog, with Shu Qi as The Great Other and Mark Chao as Commander. Directed by Bi Gan; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Bi Gan

More films directed by Bi Gan: Shards of Moon, Secret Goldfish and The Poet and Singer.

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Ratings

Resurrection Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Resurrection 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic. Our Echo Score gives it 77/100, strongest in art & craft (88) and weakest in story & flow (58).

77 /100

Resurrection Echo Score Breakdown

Resurrection delivers a striking visual and sensory experience that many critics and viewers regard as a high‑point of contemporary cinema. Its lavish cinematography, inventive long takes, and meticulously crafted production design are repeatedly highlighted as strengths. However, the film’s fragmented, opaque narrative and deliberate ambiguity divide opinion, making it less approachable for many audiences. Consequently, while its artistic ambition is widely admired, its storytelling limits its universal appeal.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 88

    Within the realm of art and craft, Resurrection excels through its sumptuous direction and striking cinematography. Reviewers note the extravagant use of light and shadow, intricate production design, and ambitious long takes that create a visually immersive labyrinth. These elements collectively elevate the film’s artistic stature.

  • Character & Emotion 82

    When assessing character and emotion, the film benefits from Jackson Yee’s transformative performance and nuanced supporting work from Shu Qi. Critics highlight the actors’ ability to convey depth amid the film’s abstract setting, though some viewers find emotional resonance limited by the opaque narrative. Overall, performances are regarded as a strong component.

  • Story & Flow 58

    Story and flow emerge as the most divisive aspect of Resurrection. Reviewers commend its originality and ambition but repeatedly describe the plot as fragmented, opaque, and difficult to follow. The demanding structure rewards patient viewers while alienating those seeking coherent narrative progression, resulting in mixed reactions.

  • Sensory Experience 85

    The sensory experience of Resurrection is widely praised for its immersive sound design and evocative score, which complement the film’s lush visual palette. Critics note the harmonious blend of audio and imagery, creating a dream‑like atmosphere that captivates viewers despite narrative challenges.

  • Rewatch Factor 74

    Resurrection offers considerable rewatch value for audiences attuned to its visual and thematic layers. Several reviewers suggest that repeated viewings reveal hidden details and deepen emotional impact, while others caution that the film’s opacity can remain frustrating. Overall, the film’s richness encourages return visits for many viewers.

Plot

Resurrection Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Resurrection from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a world where humanity has traded dreams for longer life, a hidden tax on the soul shapes society around the idea that dreaming is a relic. In this setting, the living seek out Deliriants—beings who have preserved the capacity to dream—while the so‑called Other Ones hunt them to preserve a fragile balance. The tale begins with Miss Shu, Shu Qi, an Other One, who tracks a monstrous Deliriant. Moved by the creature’s stubborn devotion to the dream life, Shu grants him a merciful end by installing a film projector inside him, inviting him to live through cinematic visions that unfold inside his own body and mind.

Full summary

The whole story of Resurrection, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Resurrection Box Office & Budget

Resurrection grossed $1.2 million worldwide on a $2,700 budget. $627,175 came from the US and Canada and $586,094 (48%) from the rest of the world.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.2M

US & Canada
$627.2K
International
$586.1K
Budget
$2.7K
US & Canada 52% Rest of the world 48%
Videos

Resurrection Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Resurrection.

Resurrection | Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Resurrection?

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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What musical instrument becomes "the instrument of fate" inside the mirror shop?

Details

Resurrection Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “復生” and “Resurrección”.

Also known as
  • 復生
  • Resurrección
  • 부활
  • Sombras do Passado
  • Kísért a múlt
  • 复生
  • Znovuzrození
  • قيامة
  • Воскрешение
  • Wskrzeszenie
  • Prisikėlimas
  • Rinascita
+7 more
  • תחייה
  • Diriliş
  • Воскресіння
  • คืนชีพ
  • Renaștere
  • Възкресение
  • Uskrsnuće

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FAQ

Resurrection FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Resurrection, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Resurrection?

Resurrection runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was Resurrection released?

Resurrection was released on December 12, 2025.

Who directed Resurrection?

Resurrection was directed by Bi Gan.

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Who is in the cast of Resurrection?

Resurrection stars Jackson Yee as Monster, Qiu, Damned Dog, Shu Qi as The Great Other and Mark Chao as Commander, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Resurrection make at the box office?

Resurrection grossed $1.2 million worldwide ($627,175 domestic, $586,094 international) on a budget of $2,700.

How is Resurrection rated?

Resurrection has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Resurrection have a post-credit scene?

No. Resurrection has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Resurrection in?

The original language of Resurrection is Chinese.

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