On This Day 21 Years Ago, Jet Li’s Martial Arts Epic Hit A Box Office Milestone That’s Unmatched Since

Released during Jet Li’s illustrious career as a highly esteemed martial arts actor, the film “Hero” was a massive success upon its debut in the U.S. and Canada, still holding a notable distinction: it remains the last Chinese-language movie to top the North American box office. The film’s triumph can be attributed largely to one influential figure behind the camera, while it also demonstrates that the benchmarks for martial arts films often diverge from standard box office performance metrics.








