“Traces of Justice” Poster
Traces of Justice, the latest box office hit from Detective Chinatown director Chen Sicheng, is arriving in select U.S. and Canadian theaters this November from CMC Pictures.
The story is inspired by real life detective Cui Daozhi, often referred to as the “Sherlock Holmes of China.”
Spanning 45 years, from 1971 to 2016, the crime thriller follows Cui Daozhi, a pioneering forensic expert whose career reflects the evolution of forensic science in China.
The film dramatizes four real life criminal cases, including a 1971 serial bite mark case, a 1983 bank robbery, a 1998 bus bombing, and a 2016 serial crime case.
Traces of Justice features an ensemble cast led by Zhang Yi (Blades of the Guardians), Ma Li (Goodbye Mr. Loser), Arthur Chen (Lighter & Princess), Karry Wang (The Great Wall), and Fan Chengcheng (The Great War).
🔥 Footnote: Traces of Justice is one of China’s biggest box office hits of October 2026, grossing approximately $94 million in its home market as of late October.
The film is getting U.S. and Canadian release on November 13, 2026. Watch the Trailer below:
