Blades of the Guardians

Blades of the Guardians (simplified Chinese: 镖人：风起大漠; traditional Chinese: 鏢人：風起大漠; lit. 'Armed Escorts: Wind Rises in the Great Desert') is a 2026 epic martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, based on the manhua Biao Ren. Produced by Damai Entertainment in association with Beijing Dengfeng International Culture Communications Company and Woo Ping Pictures, the film stars Wu Jing in the lead role, alongside Nicholas Tse, Yu Shi, Ci Sha, Chen Lijun, Zhang Jin, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Jet Li. The film was theatrically released in mainland China on February 17, 2026, during the Chinese New Year. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Yuen Woo-ping's direction, inventive martial arts choreography, and large-scale action, while some criticized its crowded narrative and underdeveloped characters.