Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior is an action, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by John Laing, running about 90 minutes. “Pretty. Tough.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It is the story of an average, popular American teenager named Wendy Wu who discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and that track leads directly to the title of homecoming queen -- no unscheduled stops, and no unnecessary detours. When a mysterious Chinese monk named Shen arrives to mold Wendy into a fearless kung fu warrior, however, her royal aspirations suddenly jump the track as she desperately attempts to juggle her boyfriend, her homework, and of course, the fierce competition to become homecoming queen. Now, as Wendy begins to train her mind, body, and spirit in the ancient tradition of the martial arts and her inner warrior gradually begins to emerge, the girl who once obsessed over popularity finally begins to put that popularity into perspective as she gradually realizes what truly matters in life.

Who’s in it. Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior stars Brenda Song as Wendy Wu, Shin Koyamada as Shen, Susan Chuang as Nina Wu and Sally Martin as Tory, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior 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.