Blades of the Guardians (2026)
Blades of the Guardians releases in South Korea on 30 Sept 2026. A streaming release date will be listed here as soon as it's announced.
The verdict
Blades of the Guardians stands out as one of the better-rated Chinese films around at the moment. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 237 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 126-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. It releases on 30 Sept 2026; mark your calendar if it's on your list.
First viewer reviews on TMDB tilt positive.
Should you spend 2h 6m on it?
2h 6m of Chinese action, leaning adventure, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 8.2/10 from 237 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 6m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Yuen Woo-ping
Cast
When is Blades of the Guardians coming to streaming?
Blades of the Guardians hasn't had its theatrical release yet, and is due 30 Sept 2026. A streaming release date won't be set until after it opens — this page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Where to watch in South Korea
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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