Invincible Swordsman
Plot: Dongfang Bubai is the mysterious leader of the Demonic Sect. She freed the sect from its former leader, a vicious and power-mad tyrant. Linghu Chong is a martial artist who wants to leave that world behind, but when he crosses paths with Bubai their fates intertwine and he gets sucked into a battle between good and evil.
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September 17, 2025
It can be tough to find your way in China's contemporary martial arts output, but there are some easy giveaways. A longer runtime (90+ minutes) and the presence of martial arts royalty like Sammo Hung are proper indicators that this isn't just some random streamer flick (even when iQiyi helped fund it).
The action scenes are top-notch, the setting and folklore are nice, and even though the film is quite long, the pacing is slick. It's a tough niche to excel in, and Invincible Swordsman doesn't have anything to truly set it apart. It's a very capable film, just not one of the absolute greats.