Rise of the Conqueror (2026)
“His legacy will be written in fire and blood.”
Movie20261h 59mEnglish
Our verdict
Average
Viewers are divided; lower your expectations.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 31 ratings.
Movie review: Rise of the Conqueror
Rise of the Conqueror is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under History, Action, Adventure. Its listed tagline is “His legacy will be written in fire and blood.”
Story
In the 14th-century, as the Silk Road crumbles and rival factions tear the land apart, fearless warrior Timur emerges from exile. Stripped of everything, he fights to unite the fractured kingdoms, using strategy and sheer will to carve an empire from chaos. Undefeated in battle and widely regarded as one of history’s greatest military leaders and tacticians, not to mention one of its most brutal, Timur would found the Timurid Empire, which ruled over modern-day Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 5.9/10 based on 31 votes.
Production
Release date: April 9, 2026 · Runtime: 119 minutes · Original language: English · Reported budget: $30,000,000
Official trailer
Cast
Christian Mortensen
Mahesh Jadu
Joshua Jo
Sayed Badreya
Yulduz Rajabova
Arazou Baker
Paul Marlon
Dulguun Odkhuu
Sanzhar Madi
Umit Ulgen
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