The sun is about to be destroyed so the human race decides to build a huge propulsion system on the surface of the Earth to allow them to go in search of a new home. However, the universe is full of perils and in order to save the Earth, the young people of the era must once again step forward to start the battle for life and death. (Source: Far East Films)
This sci-fi action thriller, a prequel to 2019's blockbuster The Wandering Earth, secures the highly coveted Chinese New Year release on January 22, 2023.
The first movie, which to date ranks as China's fifth highest grossing movie of all time, is based on novelist-producer Liu Cixin's short story of the same name. Both director-writer Frant Gwo and lead actor Wu Jing return to the cast and crew. Joining them are Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau as well as other cast members Li Xuejian, Sha Yi, Ning Li, Wang Zhi, and Zhu Yanmanzi.