With Wang Baoqiang taking the lead again, the upcoming Chinese film “The Tough Guys” is widely expected to become a major domestic hit—possibly even a breakout success.

The entertainment industry has been lively lately with celebrity gossip dominating trending topics, while Wang Baoqiang’s upcoming film “The Tough Guys” has also drawn attention.

Rumors suggest the film has begun low-key production, marking Wang’s return to action movies after four years. The film is written and directed by Qi Qi, his third collaboration with Wang. Unlike their previous drama-focused works Never Say Never and The Chess Player, this new action film demands tighter pacing and more challenging fight choreography. Some fans hope that professional martial arts directors—or even Donnie Yen—will join the project.

There has also been speculation that the movie may be linked to Wong Jing’s earlier project Chinatown Storm (also known as Chasing the Dragon 3), as both share a 1930s Chinatown setting. However, it seems more likely that Wang Baoqiang’s team has re-developed the project independently.

Beyond this film, Wang Baoqiang has an impressive list of upcoming projects:

• Multiple sequels in the Detective Chinatown franchise
• Possible Detective Chinatown 1900 trilogy
• His self-directed film Jinling Fu planned for release next year
• Another biographical film I Am Not Van Gogh
• Several older works still waiting for release

His schedule is reportedly full through 2030, showing steady momentum in his career.

Many moviegoers believe “The Tough Guys” has the potential to become another major hit for Wang Baoqiang, though some remain cautious about the script quality. Overall, fans are very eager to see his return to the action genre.