"Twilight of the Warriors" Franchise Expands with Sequel and Prequel Filming in 2026

In a recent announcement at the Tokyo International Film Festival, director Soi Cheang revealed that a sequel to the hit Hong Kong period action film "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" will begin shooting in March 2026. Cheang also mentioned that a prequel to the film will be shot immediately after the sequel, although the producers have not yet determined the release dates for either.

Both the prequel and sequel will be based on the novel "City Of Darkness" by Yuyi. The original "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" was a critical and commercial success, grossing $111 million on a $39 million budget, a rare feat for the Hong Kong film industry in recent years. The film followed a mainland refugee named Chan Lok-kwun, played by Raymond Lam, who tries to earn money for a fake ID by winning bare-knuckle fights, only to get caught up in a dangerous conflict with a triad leader and the enigmatic crime boss Cyclone, portrayed by Louis Koo.

With the announcement of the franchise's expansion, fans of the original can look forward to more thrilling action and drama set in the gritty world of Hong Kong's criminal underworld in the coming years.