November 10, 2026 (NYC)-Fists on a Plane (2026) is a great Way to Spend the Holidays. Fists on a Plane: Wings of Dread is the latest release from Well Go USA Entertainment, and it is filled with great close quarter fight sequences and action. This tightly paced and well Directed martial arts fight film is very good. FISTS ON A PLANE: WINGS OF DREAD, debuting on Digital November on November 24, 2026.
FISTS ON A PLANE: WINGS OF DREAD is a highly watchable martial arts action film in the sky. The film’s title, and trailer, set you up for what to expect in this 87 minute action packed adventure. The plot involves the intersection of the personal relationship crisis of a Chinese Police Officer, played by Ashton Chen, and the hijacking plot of a group of terrorists looking to free their police escorted leader.
The plane, and film, are filled with a colorful cast of passengers; some of whom might be more than they appear to be. These characters, and their players, are part of what makes this movie experience so enjoyable. Even in the midst of violence and action there are moments that the viewer cannot help but smile of the quirky nature of some of the passengers.
It is not long into the plane’s journey that the plot and action unfold. The fight choreography in Fists on a Plane is really fantastic. This short film is packed with action and martial arts fight choreography sequences. Many are highly original, and all are a Thanksgiving feast for the eyes. This is good and fun martial arts filmmaking. You will see a variety of styles here: from kung-fu to Taekwondo to Silat, Uwais’s martial art. The cast includes many noteworthy martial arts movie regulars.
The cast, lead by Chen and Uwais, all play their roles well. Ashton Chen is commanding and likable, and it is really impressively well Directed by him. His manner, acting, fighting, and Directing remind me of Donnie Yen, and that is high praise for a star I have no recollection of seeing prior to this one. I look forward to exploring his work.
Uwais is solid here, but that is no surprise. Iko Uwais, as I have written, is the greatest modern martial arts film star of these times. There is an element of him seeming underutilized here, but that is simply a product of the fact that he is not the main character. He plays his role well, and his fight time is always great to watch.
The fight choreography is great. The team utilizes the confines and constrictions of a plane to make the fight sequences unique. Qu Jingjing’s bathroom fight scene is a perfect example, and is one of the two most exciting fight scenes in the film. The climactic fight scene between Uwais and Chen is well choreographed and fun to watch. This high level of unique and engaging fight scenes is why we watch martial arts films, even when the stories are not great. Here you get the whole package.
The film has an international cast; however, it is a Chinese martial arts film. The fighting, the language, and the themes are Chinese in origin. Chinese films often have a Nationalist theme. Sometimes that them is veiled in the body of the film. In Fists on a Plane the theme of honoring the Chinese Police and Air Marshalls is very, very direct. The film even ends with a tribute to these security forces. This does not detract from the film’s enjoyment, but there are a few moments the theme is unnaturally worked into the dialogue.
I highly recommend this film. This is a film to, actually, watch, more than once. It could become a film in the tradition of Die Hard-watched annually.
The film is in Chinese and is subtitled; however, Uwais’ voice is dubbed into English. It is Not Rated. FISTS ON A PLANE: WINGS OF DREAD, landing on Digital November 24 before hitting the streaming service Hi-YAH! December 4
-review by Master Marc Zirogiannis
Synopsis:
Martial artists Ashton Chen and Iko Uwais (The Raid) collide in this high-altitude thriller. When air cop Gu Chaoyang (Chen) boards his flight home, he becomes the final line of defense against a hijacking led by a ruthless adversary (Uwais). Trapped in the clouds, he must use his elite combat skills and unwavering ethics to protect the passengers. What follows is a brutal, life-and-death struggle where there is no room for error and nowhere to run.
Country of Origin: China
Fists on a Plane has a runtime of approximately 87 minutes and is not rated.
Starring:
Ashton Chen
Iko Uwais
Qu Jingjing
Nita Hsia Jo-Yen
Hong Shuang
Ren Tianye
Gao Yi
Huang Tao
Liu Fengchao
