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CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Cao Dun. With Zhang Yu, Shawn Dou, Lü Liang.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
During a time of unrest in Shazhou, a once-prosperous Tang Dynasty outpost now under Tibetan control, a rebellion led by Zhang Yichao sparks hope for liberation. As the conflict intensifies, a group of unlikely heroes—including a thief, a deserter, and a general’s daughter—unite to fight for their people’s freedom.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
MoviHero lists September 25, 2026 as the release date for Dunhuang Warriors. Cao Dun is the listed director. The listed cast includes Zhang Yu as 狼鹞子, Shawn Dou as Cao Guangzong, Lü Liang as Ren Kongre, Cai Lu as Luo Sang. A trailer is available on this page.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
Dunhuang Warriors runs 2h 3m. Allow extra time for breaks.
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating: 5.8/10 from 4 votes. Updated Nov 7, 2026.
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