Mojin: The Lost Legend

Three seasoned tomb raiders step away from danger and settle in New York to savor a quieter life. Their calm is short lived when a mysterious summons pulls them back into the field, unsettled by a personal loss that needs answers. The trio dusts off old skills, follows cryptic clues, and confronts a hidden network that ties their past to the present. The adventure blends myth with modern action, moving from neon city streets to ancient tunnels, as traps snap shut and legends come alive. Through peril and humor they renew a bond that defined them, testing whether their friendship can weather a second call to danger without losing what they left behind. Its humor lightens danger and heightens awe.

Directed by Wuershan and adapted from the Mojin novels by Zhang Muye and Zhang Jialu, the 2015 film stands as a high profile Chinese fantasy action entry today, blending mythic lore with blockbuster scale and a star studded cast, globally.

It grossed 278,300,000 worldwide on a budget of 37,000,000, marking a major box office success for a domestic fantasy epic and signaling strong demand for large scale Chinese genre cinema, truly cementing its place among China's most successful homegrown fantasies.

Its big budget and global setting helped push Chinese fantasy toward mainstream appeal. The film's visual scope, elaborate costumes, and star ensemble left a lasting impression on audiences and industry alike, elevating expectations for what Chinese mythic thrillers could achieve and influencing design choices in later projects for future franchises.

Critics praised the film for its production values and fast paced action. The story threads themes of friendship, retirement, and the lure of adventure, asking how loyalty endures when danger returns and fame fades. The blend of myth and modern energy sparked lively discussions among fans for the wider world.