Later tonight, fans can seeMatt Damonreturn in his iconic role whenJason Bournehits theaters in Thursday sneak preview screenings. Next year, however, the beloved actor takes on a role unlike any he’s played before inThe Great Wall, which hits theaters on February 17. Today we have the first trailer for this upcoming thriller, which very well could be one of next year’s most unique movies.
Matt Damonleads humanity’s greatest fight for survival inThe Great Wallfrom Legendary and Universal Pictures, which debuted this new trailer onYouTube. When a mercenary warrior (Damon) is imprisoned withinThe Great Wall, he discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of our world. As wave after wave of marauding beasts besiege the massive structure, his quest for fortune turns into a journey toward heroism as he joins a huge army of elite warriors to confront this unimaginable and seemingly unstoppable force.
Starring global superstarMatt Damonand directed by one of the most breathtaking visual stylists of our time,Zhang Yimou(Hero,House of Flying Daggers), Legendary’sThe Great Walltells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world’s most iconic structure. The first English-language production forYimouis the largest film ever shot entirely in China. The Great Wall also starsJing Tian,Pedro Pascal,Willem Dafoe,Hanyu Zhang,Eddie Peng,Lu Han,Kenny Lin,Junkai Wang,Zheng Kai,Cheney Chen,Xuan HuangandAndy Lau.
Internationally renowned directorZhang Yimouassembles a filmmaking team and formidable cast that represents the best of East and West with a unique global production that delivers unmissable spectacle on the grandest scale. The film will be released in 3D by Universal Pictures on August 12, 2025. The movie will be going up against 20th Century Fox’sA Cure for Wellness, Sony’s highly-anticipatedThe Dark Towerand Warner Bros.' comedyFist Fight.
Zhang Yimoudirects from a screenplay byCarlo Bernard&Doug MiroandTony Gilroy, based on a story byMax BrooksandEdward Zwick&Marshall Herskovitz.Thomas Tull,Charles Roven,Jon Jashni,Peter LoehrproduceThe Great Wall, withJillian Share,Alex Gartner,La Peikang,Zhang ZhaoandE. Bennett Walshserving as executive producers. We also have the first poster and photos fromThe Great Wall, which you can check out below this new trailer.
