Blades of the Guardians (镖人：风起大漠) (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $1,606,672 | Details |
| International Box Office | $194,236,473 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $195,843,145 | |
| OpusData ID: 789630100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
In the desert, many groups, including escorts, the government, and merchants, are fighting for power. Dao Ma, a famous bounty hunter, takes a job to protect a man on the long road to the city of Chang’an. However, he discovers the person he is protecting is the empire's most wanted man, Zhi Shi Lang. Now, every greedy faction is hunting them, and a deadly battle for the prize begins.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $761,881 (47.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.11 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 184 opening theaters/184 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,606,672 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 17th, 2026 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Blades of the Guardians |
| International Releases: | February 17th, 2026 (Limited) (China)
February 19th, 2026 (Limited), released as Blades of the Guardians (Australia) February 19th, 2026 (Limited), released as Blades of the Guardians (New Zealand) April 17th, 2026 (Limited), released as Blades of the Guardians (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | June 29th, 2026 by Well Go USA Video, released as Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 2/23/2026) R for strong bloody violence throughout. (Rating bulletin 2930 (cert #55967), 4/1/2026) |
| Running Time: | 126 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble |
| Plot point: | Bounty Hunter, Fugitive / On the Run, Martial Arts |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Comic/Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Peace Film Production, Well Go USA Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $761,881 | 184 | $4,141 | $761,881 | 1 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $236,050 | -69% | 83 | $2,844 | $1,213,173 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | - | $49,580 | 31 | $1,599 | $1,562,054 | 4 | |
| Mar 20, 2026 | - | $13,554 | -73% | 9 | $1,506 | $1,606,672 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | P | $282,100 | 0 | $282,100 | 3 | |||
| Feb 20, 2026 | 13 | $400,240 | 184 | $2,175 | $400,240 | 4 | ||
| Feb 21, 2026 | - | $201,774 | -50% | 184 | $1,097 | $602,014 | 5 | |
| Feb 22, 2026 | - | $159,867 | -21% | 184 | $869 | $761,881 | 6 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $59,397 | -85% | 83 | $716 | $1,036,520 | 11 | |
| Feb 28, 2026 | - | $100,471 | +69% | -50% | 83 | $1,210 | $1,136,991 | 12 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | - | $70,000 | -30% | -56% | 83 | $843 | $1,206,991 | 13 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 17 | $977,123 | 184 | $5,310 | $977,123 | 2 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 20 | $357,976 | -63% | 83 | $4,313 | $1,335,099 | 3 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 26 | $177,375 | -50% | 53 | $3,347 | $1,512,474 | 4 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 32 | $80,644 | -55% | 31 | $2,601 | $1,593,118 | 5 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2/19/2026 | $170,322 | 50 | 50 | 0 | $481,056 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| China | 2/17/2026 | $45,711,348 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $193,642,813 | 6/8/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 2/19/2026 | $30,221 | 20 | 20 | 0 | $65,353 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/17/2026 | $47,251 | 76 | 76 | 76 | $47,251 | 4/22/2026 | |||
| International Total | $194,236,473 | 6/8/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jet Li | ||
| Wu Jing |
Supporting
| Nicholas Tse | ||
| Yosh Yu | ||
| Lijun Chen (陈立军) | ||
| Sun Yizhou | ||
| Ci Sha | ||
| Li Yunxiao | ||
| Tony Leung Ka-fai | ||
| Max Zhang | ||
| Kara Wai | ||
| Zhang Yi |
Production and Technical Credits
| Yuen Woo Ping | Director | |
| Baimei Yu | Screenwriter | |
| Chao-pin Su | Screenwriter | |
| Chan Tai-lee | Screenwriter | |
| Larry Yang | Screenwriter | |
| Xianzhe Xu | Story Creator | |
| Yuen Woo Ping | Producer | |
| Wu Jing | Producer | |
| Tony Cheung Tung-Leung* | Cinematographer | |
| William Wu Wai-Lap | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
In the desert, many groups, including escorts, the government, and merchants, are fighting for power. Dao Ma, a famous bounty hunter, takes a job to protect a man on the long road to the city of Chang’an. However, he discovers the person he is protecting is the empire's most wanted man, Zhi Shi Lang. Now, every greedy faction is hunting them, and a deadly battle for the prize begins.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $761,881 (47.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.11 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 184 opening theaters/184 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,606,672 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | February 17th, 2026 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Blades of the Guardians |
| International Releases: | February 17th, 2026 (Limited) (China)
February 19th, 2026 (Limited), released as Blades of the Guardians (Australia) February 19th, 2026 (Limited), released as Blades of the Guardians (New Zealand) April 17th, 2026 (Limited), released as Blades of the Guardians (United Kingdom) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | June 29th, 2026 by Well Go USA Video, released as Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 2/23/2026) R for strong bloody violence throughout. (Rating bulletin 2930 (cert #55967), 4/1/2026) |
| Running Time: | 126 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Ensemble |
| Plot point: | Bounty Hunter, Fugitive / On the Run, Martial Arts |
| Subgenre: | Action Adventure |
| Source: | Based on Comic/Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Peace Film Production, Well Go USA Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | - | $761,881 | 184 | $4,141 | $761,881 | 1 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $236,050 | -69% | 83 | $2,844 | $1,213,173 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | - | $49,580 | 31 | $1,599 | $1,562,054 | 4 | |
| Mar 20, 2026 | - | $13,554 | -73% | 9 | $1,506 | $1,606,672 | 5 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | P | $282,100 | 0 | $282,100 | 3 | |||
| Feb 20, 2026 | 13 | $400,240 | 184 | $2,175 | $400,240 | 4 | ||
| Feb 21, 2026 | - | $201,774 | -50% | 184 | $1,097 | $602,014 | 5 | |
| Feb 22, 2026 | - | $159,867 | -21% | 184 | $869 | $761,881 | 6 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | - | $59,397 | -85% | 83 | $716 | $1,036,520 | 11 | |
| Feb 28, 2026 | - | $100,471 | +69% | -50% | 83 | $1,210 | $1,136,991 | 12 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | - | $70,000 | -30% | -56% | 83 | $843 | $1,206,991 | 13 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 17 | $977,123 | 184 | $5,310 | $977,123 | 2 | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 20 | $357,976 | -63% | 83 | $4,313 | $1,335,099 | 3 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 26 | $177,375 | -50% | 53 | $3,347 | $1,512,474 | 4 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 32 | $80,644 | -55% | 31 | $2,601 | $1,593,118 | 5 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2/19/2026 | $170,322 | 50 | 50 | 0 | $481,056 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| China | 2/17/2026 | $45,711,348 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $193,642,813 | 6/8/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 2/19/2026 | $30,221 | 20 | 20 | 0 | $65,353 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/17/2026 | $47,251 | 76 | 76 | 76 | $47,251 | 4/22/2026 | |||
| International Total | $194,236,473 | 6/8/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Jet Li | ||
| Wu Jing |
Supporting
| Nicholas Tse | ||
| Yosh Yu | ||
| Lijun Chen (陈立军) | ||
| Sun Yizhou | ||
| Ci Sha | ||
| Li Yunxiao | ||
| Tony Leung Ka-fai | ||
| Max Zhang | ||
| Kara Wai | ||
| Zhang Yi |
Production and Technical Credits
| Yuen Woo Ping | Director | |
| Baimei Yu | Screenwriter | |
| Chao-pin Su | Screenwriter | |
| Chan Tai-lee | Screenwriter | |
| Larry Yang | Screenwriter | |
| Xianzhe Xu | Story Creator | |
| Yuen Woo Ping | Producer | |
| Wu Jing | Producer | |
| Tony Cheung Tung-Leung* | Cinematographer | |
| William Wu Wai-Lap | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.