Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert (2026)

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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.

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... Dao Ma

... Shu

... Ayuya

... Zhishilang

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Director:

Yuen Woo-Ping

Writer:

Su Chaobin (Writer)

Larry Yang (Writer)

Xu Xianzhe (Comic Book)

Yu Baimei (Writer)

Chan Tai-Lee (Writer)

Genres:

Action Drama History

Release Date:

2026-02-17

Run Time:

126 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

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Cast

... Dao Ma

... Shu

... Ayuya

... Zhishilang

... Heyi Xuan

... Ms. Yanzi

... Old Mo

... Shuang Tou She / Double-headed Snake

... Mrs. Yuchi

... Pei Shiju

... Chang Guiren

... Pei Xingyan

... A Ni

... Xiao Qi

... A Luo Han

... Wei Zhi

Jun Jun

... Yu Ji Niu Luo

... Da Lai

... Xiao Lai

... Pei Wu Mier

... Wu Lulu

... Lin Rang

... Yi Zhan Deng

... Shop Owner

... Du Yan Long / One Eye

... Mr. Feng San

... Pei Wu Head Master

... Chen Shijiu

... Master Hand

... Ah Lai

Crew

... Director

... Writer

... Writer

... Executive Producer

... Comic Book

... Writer

... Writer

... Executive Producer

... Publicist

... Action Director

... Director of Photography

... Art Direction

... Costume Design

... Sound Director

... Supervising Editor

... Music Director

... Music Supervisor

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