On October 29, the epic national myth film directed by Wu Ershan, "Feng Shen Part Two: The Flames of War in Xi Qi," officially announced its release date of January 29, 2025, coinciding with the Lunar New Year. The film's launch poster was unveiled at the Hengdian Film Promotion Conference.

In the summer of 2023, "Feng Shen Part One: The Winds of Chaoge" captivated audiences by crafting an unseen, magnificent mythical world, bringing three thousand years of imagination to life on the big screen. The film grossed 2.634 billion yuan and won the Best Feature Film at the 36th Golden Rooster Awards.

As the title suggests, "Feng Shen Part Two: The Flames of War in Xi Qi" shifts its primary battlefield to Xi Qi, where the Shang army is at the city gates, and the defense of Xi Qi is on the brink of chaos, with the struggle for the "Feng Shen List" continuing.

Official release poster for "Feng Shen Part Two: The Flames of War in Xi Qi"

"Feng Shen Part Two: The Flames of War in Xi Qi" serves as a pivotal installment in the "Feng Shen Trilogy," further expanding the story, character development, and the establishment of the "Feng Shen Universe" based on the foundation laid by "Feng Shen Part One: The Winds of Chaoge."

In addition to a more intricate story and deeper character arcs, the visual effects and action sequences have received a comprehensive upgrade. The film features not only intense battle scenes like ambushes in canyons and fierce sieges but also fantastical spectacles filled with celestial magic and divine beasts. It has been revealed that the second installment includes over 2,000 special effects shots.

The film is directed by Wu Ershan and produced by Shanghai Sky Eye Cultural Media Co., Ltd., Beijing Jingxi Cultural Tourism Co., Ltd., Century Changsheng Tian Film Co., Ltd. (Beijing), Alibaba Pictures Cultural Co., Ltd., and Huaxia Film Distribution Co., Ltd. It will be released nationwide on the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2025.