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Vietnamese film Hộ Linh Tráng Sĩ performance

Overview

The production of the high-budget historical film ‘Hộ Linh Tráng Sĩ: Bí ẩn mộ vua Đinh’ has drawn attention for its large scale and rigorous actor preparation. Cast members, including Johnny Trí Nguyễn and Hứa Vĩ Văn, underwent martial arts training and dealt with physical challenges such as heavy, realistic armor. While some performers like Tiêu Thố gained popularity for comedic roles, the film faced production adjustments, including cutting 20 minutes to improve pacing.

Despite a decade of production and an investment of approximately 100 billion VND, the film has struggled at the Vietnamese box office during the National Day holiday period. It has received mixed reviews regarding its script and character development. As of late August 2026, the film’s revenue has lagged behind competitors, ranking fifth in box office standings and trailing both domestic hits and international titles.

Entities

Hộ Linh Tráng Sĩ: Bí Ẩn Mộ Vua Đinh · Hứa Vĩ Văn · Tuấn Trần · Johnny Trí Nguyễn · Lê Minh Thuấn

Timeline

12 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Hộ Linh Tráng Sĩ film production highlights intense training and heavy costumes
Actors in the film ‘Hộ Linh Tráng Sĩ: Bí ẩn mộ vua Đinh’ discuss the challenges of heavy period costumes, intense martial arts training, and character transformations in the large-scale production.
12 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Hộ linh tráng sĩ struggles at Vietnamese box office
The 100 billion VND Vietnamese historical film “Hộ linh tráng sĩ: Bí ẩn mộ vua Đinh” is underperforming at the box office despite high expectations and significant investment.

Sources

afamily.vn · anninhthudo.vn · kenh14.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · tienphong.vn