Jackie Chan does not just walk onto screens; he arrives, crashes, and leaves an impression that even the quietest action thriller cannot ignore. The Shadow’s Edge has already ignited chatter from theater seats in Shanghai to digital realms abroad.

His work in the thriller blended espionage, high-tech heists, and acrobatics that defy logic. But as Netflix sits on the sidelines with its signature calm, viewers are left wondering: will the streaming giant finally claim this cinematic adrenaline rush?

As of December 2025, Netflix has made no official move to acquire The Shadow’s Edge. The film premiered theatrically in China before streaming on iQIYI on November 14, amassing over RMB 1.2 billion.

Internationally, Trinity CineAsia schedules a UK digital release on February 2, 2026, with limited 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray copies arriving February 16. Netflix may step in later, but right now, the platform remains silent and indifferent.

The Shadow’s Edge follows Wong Tak-chung, Jackie Chan’s retired surveillance expert, pulled back into a world of sophisticated heists led by Tony Leung Ka-fai. Directed by Larry Yang, known for Ride On, it reinvents espionage with slick tech and tense sequences reminiscent of Eye in the Sky.

The whole cast delivers with undeniable skill, Zhang Zifeng and Ci Sha inject a burst of youthful energy, and Seventeen’s Wen Jun pops in like a mischievous cameo. Critics hail it as Jackie Chan’s triumphant return, where jaw-dropping acrobatics meet a plot that seems to mock the audience’s expectations.

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As Wong Tak-chung unravels encrypted codes and post-credits surprises tease new villains, audiences start to imagine: is this cinematic saga truly over, or is a sequel lurking in shadows?

The first film’s massive box office, surpassing $476 million, has fueled speculation for a sequel. Director Larry Yang has hinted that unresolved plot threads, encrypted messages, and triplet masterminds could continue Wong Tak-chung’s story.

Jackie Chan’s character ends with the chilling admission that his battle is "only just beginning,” a wink to those anticipating another high-stakes showdown, ensuring fans are already charting possible twists and betrayals for The Shadow’s Edge 2.

While no production schedule exists for The Shadow’s Edge part 2, the earliest it may appear is 2027 or 2028, factoring in Jackie Chan’s commitments to New Police Story 2. Should Netflix acquire the first film in 2026, the sequel might follow, though any link to Brent Weeks’ Shadow’s Edge novels is purely speculative. For now, viewers can catch the original on iQIYI.

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