Jet Li’s Back and Badder Than Mercury in Retrograde: Blades of the Guardians Trailer Just Dropped—Brace Yourself!
Added on January 19, 2026 inEntertainment News Cards, Movie News Cards
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So, what do you get when Jet Li decides to come out of the cinematic shadows—after basically ghosting us for a decade—and teams up with a legendary director for a high-stakes martial arts showdown? A celestial alignment set to shake up 2026’s Chinese New Year with Blades of the Guardians. It’s kinda like Mercury finally deciding to stop messing with our communication plans and instead orchestrating a grand reunion full of action, drama, and the quintessential Jet Li charm we’ve all missed. Picture this: a perilous escort mission that spans mystical Western Regions and ancient Chang’an, stirring rival factions into a frenzy over a fugitive whose very name means fame and fortune. You’d think the stars had a hand in this epic story’s timing, right? Oh, and before you ask—yes, that trailer has Jet Li being a bit of a tease, but trust me, seeing even a glimpse feels like spotting a rare comet. So buckle up, because whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the astrological fireworks, this film’s crossing paths with destiny… and your movie watchlist.
Jet Li has been keeping a low profile for the last decade, with very few appearances in movies, but the actor is set to return in Blades of the Guardians, which is undoubtedly a cause for celebration. This marks the martial arts legend’s first movie since playing the Emperor of China in Disney’s live-action Mulan film released in 2020. You can check out the trailer for Blades of the Guardians above.
Based on the manhua of the same name written and illustrated by Xianzhe Xu, Blades of the Guardians follows “a high-stakes escort mission that spans the Western Regions and Chang’an, sending shockwaves through the martial arts world. Various factions are drawn into the fray, all vying for the fame and fortune tied to the ‘Heaven-ranked Most Wanted Fugitive’ Zhishilang. Thus begins a perilous escort journey that will shape the fate of the realm.“
The Blades of the Guardians trailer doesn’t feature too much of Jet Li, but it is great to see him again. The film also stars Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2), Nicolas Tse (Customs Frontline), Yu Rongguang (New Police Story), Tony Leung Ka-fai (The Shadow’s Edge), and Kara Hui (Sakra).
Directed by Yuen Woo-ping (Drunken Master), the film is scheduled to hit theaters during the 2026 Chinese New Year.
I don’t need to tell you that Jet Li has made some absolutely fantastic films throughout his career, and a few of them have even received a 4K release. Shout Factory released The Jet Li Collection last year, a 4K set which includes The Legend, The Legend II, Tai Chi Master, Fist of Legend, and The Bodyguard from Beijing.
Shout Factory is also set to release The Swordsman Trilogy on March 3, which features Jet Li starring in the second installment. However, although the first film will be presented in 4K Ultra HD, the two sequels—Swordsman II and The East is Red—will only be available on Blu-ray, and some fans are a little upset by that choice.
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