Echelon Studios has announced the digital release of Dead to Rights, China’s official selection for the 2026 Academy Awards® for Best International Features category. The film will be available from February 3rd, across the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Based on true events surrounding the Nanjing Massacre, Dead to Rights has drawn attention for its unflinching portrayal of one of the 20th century’s most devastating chapters. And with more than $450 million grossed at the global box office, the film stands as one of the most successful non-English-language releases in recent years.

“Dead to Rights is a story that demands to be seen, discussed, and remembered,” said Sandro Gohoho, President of Licensing and Operations for Echelon Studios. “We’re incredibly proud to be able to bring this film to global audiences at a moment when it feels especially relevant.”

Documenting six harrowing weeks, Dead to Rights tells the story of A Chang (Liu Haoran, Detective Chinatown), a Chinese postal worker who assumes the identity of a photo developer to survive the occupation. Inside a Japanese-controlled studio, he secretly shelters Chinese soldiers and civilians. The photographs he risks his life to preserve would later expose the atrocities to the world and serve as crucial evidence in court.

The film’s arrival on major global streaming platforms reflects the growing demand for internationally produced independent cinema.

Dead to Rights will be available to rent or purchase across multiple platforms including Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Video this February, with the film landing on cable, physical, and ad-supported services later this year.

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