When Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan make a film together, an epic action-adventure seems certain that will draw millions to the cinema. That’s probably what the people behind the fantasy blockbuster Iron Mask from 2019 thought, too. The truth, however, is different.
The Russian-Chinese co-production, which is a sequel to the 2014 film Lord of Demons, failed mercilessly at the box office. On a budget of $48 million, Iron Mask grossed just under $9 million. Nobody can be happy with this result.
Free-to-air premiere of Iron Mask: The Big Fantasy Action Flop starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan
Iron Mask became inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s short story Wij. The story takes place in the 18th century, where we meet the cartographer Jonathan Green (Jason Flemyng), who makes his way from England to China. However, his trip does not go as planned and: Green gets caught between the fronts of hostile parties.
You can watch the trailer for Iron Mask here:
The Iron Mask – Trailer 2 (English) HD
While Schwarzenegger and Chan ensure a reunion around the world in Iron Mask, the cast is waiting with more familiar faces. Game of Thrones star Charles Dance and Rutger Hauer, known from Blade Runner, play small supporting roles. Iron Mask marked one of the last performanceswhich Hauer filmed before his death in 2019.
When is Iron Mask with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan on TV?
Iron Mask is celebrating tonight, July 15, 2023, at 8:15 p.m. on Tele 5 its free TV premiere. The TV version is 116 minutes without credits. With commercial breaks, the broadcast lasts until 10:30 p.m. At 12:15 a.m., the fantasy action film is repeated.
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