The Monkey King 2
2016, Chinese. Directed by Soi Cheang.
Taking place 500 years after the Havoc in Heaven, the Tang Priest is appointed by Buddha to go to the West to fetch the sacred scriptures, only to accidentally free the Monkey King. With Lady White aiming to break up the team assembled to defeat her, the Monkey King must fight in order to save his world!
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- G
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The Monkey King 2 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Soi CheangDirector
- Aaron Kwok Fu-shingThe Monkey King
- Gong LiLady White
- William FengLittle Monk
- Xiao ShenyangZhu Bajie
- Lo Chung-himSha Wujing
- Kelly Chen Hui-linGoddess of Mercy Guanyin
- Kris PhillipsCloud Hercynian King
- Wei LuBasilisk
- Giselle ChiaBat Demon
- MiyaPorcupine Demon
- Miya MuqiEvil Spirit Pig
- Ngawang RinchenWitch Doctor
Details
- Released
- 22 January 2016
- Original title
- 西遊記之孫悟空三打白骨精
- Country
- Hong Kong, China
- Written by
- Wen Ning, Ran Ping
- Budget
- $68M
- Box office
- $194M
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What The Monkey King 2 is based on
The Monkey King 2 is based on Journey to the West, a 1592 novel by Wu Cheng'en.
Novel · 1592
Journey to the West
By Wu Cheng'en
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The Monkey King 2: quick answers
Is The Monkey King 2 worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Monkey King 2?
The Monkey King 2 runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Monkey King 2 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Monkey King 2. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Monkey King 2 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Monkey King 2 is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Monkey King 2 on?
The Monkey King 2 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Monkey King 2?
If you liked The Monkey King 2, try Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, The Forbidden Kingdom, A Touch of Zen.
Who directed The Monkey King 2?
The Monkey King 2 (2016) was directed by Soi Cheang and stars Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, Gong Li, William Feng.
What is The Monkey King 2 based on?
The Monkey King 2 is based on Journey to the West, a 1592 novel by Wu Cheng'en.