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Sun Wukong (Chinese: 孫悟空, pronounced [swə́n ûkʰʊ́ŋ]), also known as the Monkey King, is a literary and religious figure best known as one of the main characters in the 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West. [1] In the novel, Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices.
Jimmy O. Yang (Crazy Rich Asians) and Bowen Yang (SNL) star in this fantasy-adventure animated film about a powerful young monkey who must defeat demons while conquering his own massive ego.
- Ingrid Ostby
Jul 18, 2023 · The Monkey King release date: When is it out on Netflix? The Monkey King drops on Netflix on August 18, 2023. The film was first announced by its primary animation house, Pearl Studio, in...
- Daisy Phillipson
- Senior TV & Movies Writer
Aug 11, 2023 · The Monkey King is an action-packed family comedy that follows a charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King, and ...
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- Anthony Stacchi
- PG
- Kids & Family, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
With Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy. Inspired by an epic Chinese tale, translated into an action-packed comedy, a Monkey and his magical fighting Stick battle demons, dragons, gods and the greatest adversary of all - Monkey's ego.
- Anthony Stacchi
- 2 min
The Monkey King in US theaters August 18, 2023 starring Jimmy O. Yang., Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy. An action-packed family comedy that follows a monkey and his magical fighting Stick as they team up on an epic quest where they must go head.
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The Monkey King is a 2023 animated fantasy action comedy film directed by Anthony Stacchi from a screenplay written by Rita Hsiao and the writing team of Steve Bencich and Ron J. Friedman. It is a prequel to the classic Ming dynasty novel, Journey to the West.