寒戰1994 (2026): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2026, 寒戰1994 is an action, drama and krimi film directed by Leung Lok-Man, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong’s handover to China. As the Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi. Four formidable factions — the city’s wealthiest family, the Poon’s, the police, the triads, and the British authorities — are drawn into a deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the future.

Who’s in it. 寒戰1994 stars Daniel Wu as Peter Choi (Young), Terrance Lau Chun-Him as M.B. Lee (Young), Wu Kang-ren as Simon Keswyk Poon and Gardner Tse Kwan-Ho as Sir William Keswyk Poon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, 寒戰1994 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 寒戰1994 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 寒戰1994 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.