Scare Out (Chinese: 惊蛰无声) is a 2026 Chinese spy thriller film directed by Zhang Yimou and written by Liang Chen. The film stars Jackson Yee, Zhu Yilong, and Song Jia, with Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Zhang Yi, Liu Shishi, and Liu Yaowen in supporting roles.
The film was created under the guidance of the Ministry of State Security (MSS), making it the first Chinese film to receive public backing from the MSS. It was released in China on February 17, 2026.
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Plot
National Security operatives Huang Kai and Yan Di leads an operation to intercept Nathan, a foreign intelligence operative transporting a metal box containing highly classified material related to China's sixth-generation fighter program. Before Nathan can deliver the box, it suddenly ignites, leaving him severely injured and destroying much of the evidence. During the pursuit, Huang Kai is wounded by a hidden sniper, while another officer is killed. The following day, veteran officer Zhao Hong assumes command of the team. Director Wang privately informs Zhao Hong, Huang Kai and Yan Di that intelligence indicates a foreign agency is attempting to recruit a high-ranking mole within their own unit, prompting a covert internal investigation codenamed Scare Out.
