Nonton The New Legend Of Shaolin May 2026

Is it a masterpiece like Once Upon a Time in China ? No. Is it deeper than a puddle? Absolutely not. But is it two hours of pure, uncut, 90s Hong Kong adrenaline? Yes.

For those who don’t know, this 1994 gem stars a young Jet Li at his absolute peak. But here’s the thing—this isn’t just another historical wuxia epic. It’s weird, it’s wild, and it’s a ton of fun. If you’re looking for something to nonton this weekend that mixes heart, humor, and bone-crunching action, let me convince you to hit play on this one.

Directed by Corey Yuen (the genius behind The Transporter and Fong Sai-yuk ), the fight choreography is lightning fast. Jet Li uses a three-section staff, a rope dart, and even fights with a massive red wooden pole. There’s a scene where he fights a squad of villainous monks on a burning bridge that will make your jaw drop.

Gordon Liu (the master from Kill Bill ’s “Crazy 88” fight) plays the antagonist, and he is pure nightmare fuel. He has long white eyebrows, razor-sharp nails, and a laugh that drills into your skull. You will hate him, which makes the final fight so satisfying.