Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Chinese Historical Film 'Dead to Rights' Set for International Release
A new Chinese historical film called 'Dead to Rights' is coming to theaters in North America, Australia, and New Zealand!
The movie is about a mail carrier who develops photos for the Japanese army but secretly helps Chinese soldiers and civilians by giving them a safe place to stay during the Nanjing Massacre.
The film shows how he risks everything to keep them safe and expose the truth.
It's already been a big hit in China and is now coming to other countries.
Chinese film 'Dead to Rights' will be released in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
The film, set during the Nanjing Massacre of 1937, follows a postman sheltering refugees.
Theatrical releases begin in Australia and New Zealand on August 7th.
U.S. and Canada theatrical releases begin on August 15th, followed by streaming.
The film has grossed approximately $74M in China and is projected for a $450M domestic box office run.
- Who
- Directed by Shen Ao, starring Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, and others.
- What
- Theatrical release of Chinese film 'Dead to Rights'.
- When
- Theatrical release in Australia and New Zealand begins August 7th; U.S. and Canada on August 15th.
- Where
- North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Why
- To bring the film to wider audiences.
- Film Title
- Dead to Rights
- Director
- Shen Ao
- Release Date (AUS/NZ)
- August 7th
- Release Date (U.S./Canada)
- August 15th
- Setting
- Nanjing Massacre, 1937
- Initial Box Office (China)
- $74M (approx.)