The world of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In isn’t closing its gates anytime soon. Director Soi Cheang has confirmed that the gritty martial arts epic is set to grow into something much bigger—with both a sequel and a prequel officially in the pipeline.
Following the film’s breakout success, Cheang revealed that cameras are expected to roll on the sequel as early as April 2026. Even more ambitious, a prequel is slated to shoot shortly after, signaling a bold plan to turn the franchise into a full-fledged trilogy rooted in the same brutal, atmospheric world.
Based on the novel City of Darkness, the expanding saga will continue to explore the mythos of Kowloon Walled City—one of cinema’s most visually striking and chaotic backdrops. While the original film centered on a refugee-turned-fighter navigating the lawless enclave, future installments are expected to both push the story forward and dig deeper into the past that shaped its characters and power structures.
The original film wasn’t just a critical darling—it was a major commercial win as well, pulling in over $100 million worldwide and helping reinvigorate Hong Kong action cinema in the process. That success has clearly paved the way for a larger, interconnected narrative that aims to capture different eras of the Walled City’s violent history.
Original stars Raymond Lam (Back to the Past), Terrance Lau (Stuntman), German Cheung (Kung Fu Jungle) and Tony Wu (Raging Fire) are expected to return.
Plot details remain under wraps for now, but the intent is clear: Cheang and his team aren’t just making sequels—they’re building a cinematic universe grounded in one of Hong Kong’s most legendary locations.
If the first film was any indication, audiences can expect more bone-crunching action from fight choreographer Kenji Tanigaki (The Furious), richly layered world-building, and a deeper dive into the codes of loyalty and survival that define life inside the Walled City.
SOURCE: City on Fire