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(2023)
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Synopsis
A monkey and his magic staff can take on everyone — except the monkey’s own ego
A powerful monkey and his magical staff take on anything from gods and demons to dragons — in addition to his most formidable enemy: his own ego.
What to know
The acclaimed Chinese animation company Pearl Studio team up with Netflix to bring an old tale to the screen
The Monkey King is an animated family comedy film produced by Pearl Studio for a Netflix distribution. Pearl Studio is the Chinese animation studio behind Abominable and Kung Fu Panda 3. The film is based on the Chinese tale ‘Journey to the West’. Renowned Hong Kong filmmaker Steph Chow produces The Monkey King, and animator, storyboard artist, and screenwriter Anthony Stacchi directs. The film is penned by writing duo Ron Friedman and Steve Bencich, the minds behind Chicken Little and Open Season.
The cast is led by actor, writer, and stand-up comedian Jimmy O Yang as the titular Monkey King. He is joined by Stephanie Tsu (Everything, Everywhere, All at Once), BD Wong (Mr Robot), Bowen Yang, Jo Koy, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Ron Tuan, and Hoon Lee.
Production News
- 2021-05-20
- Netflix confirm an animated adaptation of the Chinese tale ‘Journey to the West’ is in production with Stephen Chow as producer. (Source: Variety)
- 2023-01-04
- The first-look image is released on Twitter, displaying the film’s unique animation style from the acclaimed Chinese animation studio Pearl Studio. (Source: Discussing Film)
- 2023-07-17
- The first trailer for The Monkey King is released, giving a first glimpse into the upcoming Netflix animated film that brings the 500-year-old story of the selfish antihero Monkey King to life. (Source: Collider)
- 2023-08-18
- The Monkey King premieres on Netflix.
Alexandra Kon
Rating
72% 
5.8 (4k) Genres
Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation, Fantasy
Runtime
1h 36min
Age rating
PG
Production country
United States, WEBAPP_COUNTRY_CN, Hong Kong
Director
Anthony Stacchi
Cast
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