The film was co-directed by Axel Sand and Richard Lin .
Despite its high profile, the film faced a rocky release path: out of control movie 2017
Originally slated for a wider release in late 2016 or early 2017, the film was repeatedly pushed back. Factors cited by observers included the leading man T.O.P.'s mandatory military service in South Korea and subsequent legal issues, which some believe impacted the film's distribution prospects in mainland China. The film was co-directed by Axel Sand and Richard Lin