The Scissor Seven universe is about to get a lot bigger. At BilibiliWorld 2026 today, AHAVERSE — the studio behind the franchise — unveiled three major new projects at once: a theatrical feature film, a new animated spin-off series called HEIBAI, and expanded plans for the Shadow Clash mobile game. The series that became the first Chinese original animation to debut as a Netflix Original now has its most ambitious slate yet.
Scissor Seven: The Movie — Into the Heart of Xuanwu (2028)
The headline announcement is a standalone theatrical film, currently in production and targeting a global theatrical release in 2028. The movie takes Seven into Xuanwu — the mysterious martial arts kingdom where he originally came from — and explores the culture, politics and power struggles that shaped his world long before the events of the series.
AHAVERSE said in an exclusive interview with Screen Rant that the film “has been designed as a standalone adventure, so audiences who are discovering Scissor Seven for the first time can enjoy it without having seen the animated series.” New characters join returning favourites, and the studio says the movie maintains the series’ signature blend of comedy, action and emotional storytelling — just at cinematic scale.
HEIBAI — A New Animated Series Set 25 Years Earlier
Alongside the film, AHAVERSE announced HEIBAI, an animated spin-off based on one of China’s most popular official Scissor Seven comics. Rather than following Seven, HEIBAI centres on two new protagonists — Mo Lang and Bai Qi — two characters with contrasting personalities set on very different journeys.
The series is set roughly 25 years before Scissor Seven, in an era of ancient legends and dangerous encounters. Despite the timeline, AHAVERSE is calling it a spin-off rather than a prequel, and say it is fully accessible to newcomers. HEIBAI is scheduled to premiere in China in Q1 2027; international release details are to be confirmed.
Shadow Clash — The Official Mobile Game Hits China This Year
Rounding out the announcement is Scissor Seven: Shadow Clash, the franchise’s first official action-adventure mobile game, developed in partnership with SHAREFUN studio. The game promises original stories beyond anything in the animated series. A China launch is planned for Q4 2026, with global release details to follow.
Where Singapore Fans Stand Right Now
All five seasons of Scissor Seven are streaming on Netflix Singapore today — if you have not watched it, the franchise’s 30-plus billion views globally and presence in 190-plus countries give you a sense of how big this has become. As Aiken Zou, founder of AHAVERSE, put it at BilibiliWorld 2026: “Our goal is to give global audiences more worlds to return to, while creating opportunities for creators to help shape the stories of tomorrow.”
The movie (2028 global release) and HEIBAI (Q1 2027 China premiere) do not have confirmed Singapore or international streaming dates yet — Netflix handled the series internationally and is the most likely home for both, but nothing is official. Shadow Clash’s global launch is also TBA. We will update as dates are confirmed. In the meantime, catch up on our latest anime coverage while you wait.