Desert Warrior
One warrior must unite them all.
In 7th-century Arabia, Princess Hind becomes a warrior to defy the ruthless Emperor Kisra. Forged into a warrior and aided by legendary bandit Hanzala, Hind unites warring tribes for a last stand—the historic Battle of Dhi Qar—that will change history.
About Desert Warrior
Desert Warrior is a 2026 English-language history war film directed by Rupert Wyatt. The cast is led by Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Sami Bouajila and Sharlto Copley. It runs 2h 7m. Made on a budget of around $150.0M, it has grossed $742,066 worldwide. Audiences rate it 5.7/10 across 23 votes on TMDB.
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“Desert Warrior (2025) is set “1500 years ago” in Arabia, “where tribes fight over territory and water.” And where everybody speaks English. I can only imagine how much more fighting there would have been if each tribe had its own language or dialect. According to the opening intertitles, “In a bid to take control[,] Emperor Kisra II of the Sassanid Empire demands all tribal Kings [sic] turn over their daughters as concubines. Those [sic] that refuse are hunted into harsh d...”
“So much money, so little to show for it. Obviously this movie looks great. Piles of money has been shoveled at it, but mere budget does doesn't make a good movie. And this is pretty dull. I am surprised at the lack of magnetism from the lead and the supporting cast isn't doing much to help him. Overall it's just pretty drab and the excitement feels very forced when it appears. I can't in good conscience recommend this, but I can't give it lower than five because of how good ...”
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Desert Warrior — FAQ
Who directed Desert Warrior?
Desert Warrior was directed by Rupert Wyatt.
When was Desert Warrior released?
Desert Warrior was released on 2026-04-23.
How long is Desert Warrior?
Desert Warrior has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes.
What genre is Desert Warrior?
Desert Warrior is a history, war, action film.
Who stars in Desert Warrior?
Desert Warrior stars Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Sami Bouajila, Sharlto Copley, Ben Kingsley.
