iQIYI's "The Shadow's Edge" Gains Further Industry Recognition as Tony Ka-fai LEUNG Wins Best Actor at the Golden Rooster Awards
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iQIYI (IQ) announced that Tony Ka-fai LEUNG won Best Actor at the Golden Rooster Awards on November 10 for “The Shadow's Edge.” The iQIYI-produced film received three nominations at the 39th edition of the awards.
Released theatrically in 2025, the film earned RMB 1.265 billion at the Chinese box office and reached audiences in more than 30 countries and regions. Following its November 2025 online release on iQIYI, it topped multiple viewership charts. The iQIYI-produced sequel, “The Shadow's Edge 2,” began filming in Huizhou, Guangdong, in October 2026.
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Positive
- Moderate point“The Shadow's Edge” earned RMB 1.265 billion at the Chinese box office following its 2025 theatrical release.
- Minor pointInternational distribution reached more than 30 countries and regions.
- Minor pointStreaming release topped multiple viewership charts following its November 2025 debut on iQIYI.
- Minor pointSequel “The Shadow's Edge 2” began filming in October 2026.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Chinese box office
- RMB 1.265 billion (190 million USD)
- Theatrical release in 2025
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At the ceremony, the Golden Rooster Awards jury recognized LEUNG's ability to portray the character's complexity through both powerful action and subtle emotional expression. In his acceptance speech, LEUNG expressed his gratitude to director Larry YANG, Jackie CHAN, the Jackie Chan Stunt Team and the film's production companies, including iQIYI, Damai Entertainment and Hairun Pictures, for their collective efforts. This also marked LEUNG's first Golden Rooster Award in his more than 40-year acting career, following his first nomination.
Established in 1981, the Golden Rooster Awards are among
A Powerful Performance in a High-Stakes Action Crime Thriller
Directed by Larry YANG and starring global action star Jackie CHAN, Zifeng ZHANG and veteran
LEUNG plays Longsheng FU, the calculating mastermind leading a crew of elusive master thieves. His performance captures the character's contrasting sides, shifting between a sophisticated, composed appearance and ruthless personality, while delivering demanding action scenes, including a memorable one-against-30 fight sequence.
Box Office Success and International Recognition
Released theatrically in 2025, "The Shadow's Edge" earned
The film also reached audiences in more than 30 countries and regions, ranking among
iQIYI Extends the Film's Value from the Big Screen to Streaming
Beyond its theatrical success, "The Shadow's Edge" continued its strong performance following its online release on iQIYI in November 2025, topping multiple viewership charts and attracting strong audience engagement. Its performance across both theatrical and streaming releases highlights iQIYI's ability to extend the value of high-quality theatrical films through its streaming platform.
Building on the success of the first film, the iQIYI-produced sequel "The Shadow's Edge 2" began filming in
Through projects such as "The Shadow's Edge," iQIYI remains committed to producing high-quality films, supporting creative talent and bringing compelling Chinese stories to audiences in
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What award did Tony Ka-fai LEUNG win for iQIYI's “The Shadow's Edge”?
Tony Ka-fai LEUNG won Best Actor at the 39th Golden Rooster Awards on November 10 for his performance in “The Shadow's Edge.” It was his first Golden Rooster Award, following his first nomination.
How much did iQIYI's “The Shadow's Edge” earn at the Chinese box office?
“The Shadow's Edge” earned RMB 1.265 billion at the Chinese box office following its theatrical release in 2025.