‘The Forbidden City’ Trailer Transforms Disney Star Into an Unstoppable Avenger for Must-See Action Epic [Exclusive]

The new action thriller, The Forbidden City, hits digital platforms next month. A trailer has just been released showing two unlikely allies teaming up to uncover the truth and deliver some intense, violent revenge. Brought to you by Well Go USA, known for delivering exciting action films, and exclusively premiered by MovieWeb, this movie blends the emotional core of Taken with the slick action of John Wick to create a thrilling, must-see experience. Check out the action-packed trailer below!

Director Gabrielle Mainetti (They Call Me Jeeg Robot, Freaks Out) delivers a thrilling story of two people on a quest for answers and revenge. Mei travels to Rome searching for her sister and teams up with Marcello, who is trying to locate his father. Together, they’ll battle through the dangerous criminal world of Rome. Packed with fast-paced martial arts action, The Forbidden City is an epic film you won’t want to miss.

‘The Forbidden City’ Promises Slick John Wick-Style Action From Italy

It’s become common to describe fast-paced action movies as being similar to John Wick since Keanu Reeves first played the skilled assassin in 2014. However, that comparison really works for The Forbidden City, because the fight scenes are incredibly well-choreographed and exciting – even someone as experienced as John Wick would be impressed.

The film The Forbidden City was well-received at the 2025 Fantasia International Film Festival and Fantastic Fest, earning praise for its exciting combination of action-packed fight scenes and emotional storytelling. But Why Tho? A Geek Community gave the movie a score of 9.5/10, describing it as a unique blend of Italian romantic comedy and Chinese martial arts – a genre-bending film that truly delivers. In Their Own League also highly recommended the movie, giving it a 4/5 rating and concluding…

The Forbidden City expertly blends thrilling martial arts action with a moving family story and gritty crime elements. It’s a captivating debut for Liu Yaxi, who delivers a fantastic performance that’s both exciting and emotionally resonant.

Online reactions to The Forbidden City are overwhelmingly positive, with many calling it a thrilling and exciting ride. One Letterboxd user compared its fast-paced, well-executed action – particularly praising star Liu Yaxi – to films from South Korea. Others expressed surprise and delight at seeing such a dynamic and skillfully made action movie originate from Italy, noting that this level of action isn’t typical for Italian cinema. If The Forbidden City is anything to go by, viewers are hoping to see more action films coming out of Italy in the future.


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2026-02-05 21:34