Crossing Movie Breaks Box Office Records! Liu Ye Leads Epic “Four Crossings” War Spectacle
[ENTERTAINMENT] Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory, the epic war spectacle Crossing movie has taken the box office by storm, shattering all historical records for Long March-themed films. Therefore, this massive production directed by Xu Zhanxiong, produced by Andrew Lau, and produced by Yu Dong, ultimately grossed over 289 million RMB, successfully ranking in the top ten of the 2026 summer box office.
Furthermore, released across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and North American theaters, the film relies on extreme on-location shooting in Guizhou and grand battle sequences to panoramically recreate the “masterstroke” of military strategy. This is not just a visually stunning war epic; it is a magnificent tribute to the faith of the pioneers.
The Plot: A Desperate Counterattack of 30K vs 400K
The Crossing movie focuses on the most thrilling “Four Crossings of the Chishui River” campaign during the Long March. At the time, 30,000 Red Army soldiers were surrounded by an “iron bucket” encirclement of 400,000 enemy troops, facing extreme danger. The film uses highly oppressive battle sequences and rigorous strategic deductions to detail the desperation of the first crossing, the surprise of the second, the deception of the third, and the ultimate breakout of the fourth.
Screenwriter Liu Yi brilliantly intertwines grand strategic command with the bloody frontline combat, making the wisdom and strategic foresight behind the “god-like military tactics” tangible and shocking. Thus, when the Red Army finally seizes the crossings, launches a surprise attack on Loushan Pass, and successfully crosses the Jinsha River to shake off the encirclement, the historical thrill of breaking through the darkness leaves audiences absolutely热血沸腾 (boiling with excitement).
Behind the Scenes: 160 Real Locations in Guizhou for Ultimate Grit
To present the most authentic war texture, the Crossing movie crew abandoned green-screen shortcuts and opted for massive on-location shooting in Guizhou. The crew’s footprint covers 160 real locations, and the shooting schedule perfectly matched the historical timeframe of the actual crossings. Therefore, the climate, vegetation, and muddy mountain paths present a gritty, authentic, and highly immersive historical aesthetic.
Under the supervision of Andrew Lau and direction of Xu Zhanxiong, the battle choreography reaches top-tier industrial standards. The artillery-filled river crossings and treacherous canyons are captured vividly. More importantly, this obsession with “realism” elevates the film beyond traditional stereotypes, making it a genuinely entertaining commercial war epic that appeals to all ages.
Emotional Core: The Touching Bond Between Army and Civilians
Beyond the grand battle sequences, the most touching aspect of the Crossing movie is its delicate portrayal of the bond between the army and the civilians. There is a deeply moving scene where a soldier accidentally breaks a local’s clay pot and immediately compensates them with two copper coins. This detail, originating from real artifacts in the memorial hall, is brilliantly woven into the plot.
Therefore, the film not only showcases the brilliant military leadership but also reveals why the army won the hearts of the people and received selfless shelter in desperate times. This perfect blend of grand narrative and micro-emotion makes it a deeply moving work filled with human warmth and the power of faith.
“The Four Crossings of the Chishui River is the light of faith in desperation, and an eternal masterpiece of god-like military tactics.”
— Thematic essence of Crossing
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※ This article compiles reports from Xinhua, CCTV, Sina Entertainment, Wikipedia, and various film media. Box office data is subject to final official announcements.
