The big budget action epic An Empress and the Warriors released its first five posters on Wednesday.

The film is helmed by Hong Kong director Tony Ching and stars Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Guo Xiaodong and Kelly Chen.

The blockbuster is scheduled to open in Chinese theatres early next year.

A poster for the action epic An Empress and the Warriors features cast member Leon Lai.

Cast member Donnie Yen on a poster for the action epic An Empress and the Warriors.

A poster for the action epic An Empress and the Warriors features actress Kelly Chen.

Guo Xiaodong on a poster for the action epic An Empress and the Warriors .

A poster for the action epic An Empress and the Warriors features cast members (From L to R) Leon Lai, Kelly Chen and Donnie Yen.

(CRI.cn November 1, 2007)