Jackie Chan Thriller The Shadow's Edge Hits Digital
Radial Entertainment has made the Jackie Chan-led action film available to rent or purchase on major digital platforms, as a sequel enters production.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Radial Entertainment has made The Shadow's Edge available to rent or purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home. The Larry Yang-directed film, which received a limited release on August 22, 2025, stars Jackie Chan as a retired surveillance expert.
Why it matters
The digital release gives international audiences a lower-cost way to see the film after its limited theatrical run. A sequel is also in production, with Chan and several others expected to reprise their roles.
The film runs 141 minutes and grossed more than $152 million internationally, with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes audience score against an 83% critics' rating. Sequel timing and final cast have not been announced.
The players
Jackie Chan
Hong Kong action star and filmmaker known for his stunt work and martial arts films, who plays a retired surveillance expert in the movie.
Tony Leung Ka-Fai
Hong Kong actor and frequent collaborator of major Asian film directors, who plays the antagonist in The Shadow's Edge.
Radial Entertainment
Independent film distributor that made The Shadow's Edge available on digital platforms.
The details
The Shadow's Edge follows a cat-and-mouse pursuit between police and criminals in Macau, with Chan building an elite unit to track down the culprits. Tony Leung Ka-Fai plays the antagonist, and the film is written and directed by Larry Yang.
Timeline
August 22, 2025: The Shadow's Edge receives a limited theatrical release.
November 3, 2026: The film becomes available for digital rental and purchase.
Industry Dynamics
The film's digital rollout reflects the continued shift of Hong Kong-produced action titles to streaming and transactional platforms after limited theatrical runs. Chan's continued leading roles place the project within his long career of Hong Kong action cinema.
Viewers can rent The Shadow's Edge for $5.99 on Prime Video or Apple TV, or buy it for $14.99 on Prime Video or Fandango at Home. The purchase option lets viewers keep the film in their digital libraries.
The takeaway
Digital rental prices for recent action titles give budget-conscious viewers a practical way to catch films that had only limited theatrical runs. Checking platform pricing before buying can save money, since rental and purchase options differ across services.
Further reading
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