The Butcher's Blade (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2026, The Butcher's Blade is an action film directed by Liu Wenpu, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Local constable Xue Buyi keeps his distance from corrupt colleagues until he is framed for the theft of thousands of dollars in relief funds. Now he must choose: fight to clear his name or uphold the law he's sworn to obey.
Who’s in it. The Butcher's Blade stars Liu Fengchao as Xue Buyi, Chunyu Shanshan as Huang Shining, Yuan Fufu as Li Zhen and Liu Enshang as Wei Dengkui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Butcher's Blade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Hi-YAH and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butcher's Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butcher's Blade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butcher's Blade (2026)?
- In US, The Butcher's Blade is available to stream on YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butcher's Blade worth watching?
- The Butcher's Blade holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butcher's Blade?
- The Butcher's Blade stars Liu Fengchao, Chunyu Shanshan, Yuan Fufu, Liu Enshang and Gao Weiman.
- When was The Butcher's Blade released?
- The Butcher's Blade was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.