Journey to the West: Monkey King Movies, TV Shows, and Video Games
Movies, series, and games inspired by Journey to the West book by Wu Cheng'en and its hero Monkey King, Sun Wukong, Son Goku
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- DirectorsZhihong ChenDa SuWan LaimingStarsLi YangDaoming ChenKaige ChenA completely remade animation film based on the original 1961 The Monkey King. Edits were made, sounds were all remade and re-dubbed, the animation was completely re-drawn and the image was re-composited and converted to 3D.Remastered version of Havoc in Heaven (1964) film
Re-cut, re-timed, re-framed, re-composited, re-graded, re-dubbed, re-recorded, new animation, new music, 3D conversion, supervised by some original animators
Based on Chapters 1-7 of Journey to the West (1592) novel (Havoc in Heaven)
Blu-ray 3D [CHN HPM: 93min remastered version, 7.1 Dolby TrueHD (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [DE Cargo Records]
Shanghai Animation Film Studio - DirectorsWan LaimingCheng TangStarsYue-Feng QiuRun-Sheng FuHans AlfredsonSun Wukong, the King of the Monkeys, sets off on his first adventure to gain a worthy weapon. This earns the attention of the Jade Emperor of Heaven.The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven (Uproar in Heaven)
35mm, Color, 1.37:1, Mono
Based on Chapters 1-7 of Journey to the West (1592) novel (Havoc in Heaven)
DVD [CHN Shanghai Animation Film Studio (60th Anniversary Box): 106min original theatrical version, Watermarked, Best PQ, Mono 2.0 Dolby Digital (Mandarin)]
DVD [FR Film Sans Frontieres: 105min original theatrical version, Mono 2.0 Dolby Digital (FR dub), No ENG]
DVD [CHN Shanghai Animation Film Studio (2-disc 40th Anniversary): 85min, Mono 2.0 Dolby Digital (Mandarin), No ENG, Princess Iron Fan (1941) bonus (No ENG)]
DVD [CHN Shanghai Animation Film Studio (1-disc 40th Anniversary): 85min, Green tint, Mono 2.0 Dolby Digital (Mandarin)]
DVD [TWN Gull Multimedia International: 85min, Mono 2.0 Dolby Digital (Mandarin), bad ENG subs]
VCD [CHN Shanghai Animation Film Studio: Out of print, 2 separate discs, 106min original theatrical version, Dark image, Mandarin audio, No ENG]
Shanghai Animation Film Studio - DirectorsWei TeLin Wen XiaoDing Xian YanStarsKe BiZhào BingWeiqi ChangThe Monkey King fights and kills the Skeleton Demon during the journey he protects Tang monk going to the west for Buddhist scriptures.35mm, Color, 1.85:1, Mono
Based on Chapter 27 of Journey to the West (1592) novel (White Bone Spirit)
DVD [CHN Shanghai Animation Film Studio: 89min, 5.1 Dolby Digital (Mandarin remix), ENG subs]
DVD [TWN Gull Multimedia International: 89min, 5.1 Dolby Digital (Mandarin remix), ENG subs]
Shanghai Animation Film Studio - DirectorDing Xian YanThe second part of the trilogy about adventures of the Monkey King.Based on Chapters 24-26 of Journey to the West (1592) novel (Ginseng Fruit)
35mm, Color, 1.33:1, Mono
Shanghai Animation Film Studio - DirectorSoi CheangStarsDonnie YenChow Yun-FatAaron KwokA monkey born from heavenly stone acquires supernatural powers and must battle the armies of both gods and demons to find his place in the heavens.Loosely based on Chapters 1-7 of Journey to the West (1592) novel (Havoc in Heaven)
Blu-ray 3D [TWN Deltamac: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [AUS Madman Entertainment (Eastern Eye): 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), ENG subs, Region B]
Blu-ray 3D [HK Universe Video & Laser: 2.0 Dolby Digital (Mandarin), poor ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [THA: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Cantonese dub), No Mandarin, ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [Cinedigm: 2.0 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), forced all caps ENG subs] - DirectorsSoi CheangJack LaiStarsAaron KwokGong LiShaofeng FengWhen a travelling monk is stranded in a wasteland, The Monkey King must escort him across the land to retrieve sacred scriptures and protect him from an evil demon.Based on Chapter 27 of Journey to the West (1592) novel (White Bone Spirit)
Blu-ray 3D [HK Kam & Ronson: 7.1 Dolby TrueHD (Mandarin), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [TWN Deepjoy: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [Well Go USA: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), ENG subs, Mini featurettes] - DirectorSoi CheangStarsAaron KwokShaofeng FengLiying ZhaoA travelling monk and his followers find themselves trapped in a land inhabited by only women.Based on Chapter 53 of Journey to the West (1592) novel (Kingdom of Women)
Blu-ray 3D [HK Panorama: 7.1 Dolby TrueHD (Mandarin), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [THA Boomerang Pictures: 7.1 Dolby TrueHD (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [Well Go USA: DTS:X (Mandarin), ENG subs] - DirectorsStephen ChowChi-Kin KwokStarsZhang WenShu QiHuang BoTang Sanzang, an aspiring Buddhist hero tries to protect a village from three demons. He develops complex feelings for Miss Duan, the demon hunter who repeatedly helps him, and finally quests to meet the legendary Monkey King.Reimagining of Chapters 13-22 (Tang Sanzang meets Sandy, Pigsy, Monkey King) of Journey to the West (1592) novel
2D Blu-ray [Magnolia Pictures: AVC 33.97 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs, Mini featurettes]
2D Blu-ray [AUS Roadshow Entertainment: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [CHN Sanchi Films: AVC 19.99 Mbps, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [HK Edko Films: 7.1 DTS-HD MA (Cantonese dub), No Mandarin, ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [JPN Happinet: Dolby Atmos (Mandarin), No ENG] - DirectorHark TsuiStarsKris WuKenny LinChen YaoA monk and his three disciples continue on their journey to battle demons.Reimagining of Chapters 73 (Spider Sisters), 41-42 (Red Boy), 27 (White Bone Spirit), and 98 (Vulture Peak) of Journey to the West (1592) novel
Blu-ray 3D [HK Edko Films: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [Sony Pictures: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), 5.1 Dolby Digital (ENG dub), ENG subs, Mini featurettes] - DirectorYunfei WangStarsYenni AnnXuecen BaiZhongyang BaomuA long, long time ago, devils were rampant in East-land. Master Tang, who was second apprentice of Buddha Rulai in his previous life, swore to Leiyin Temple in West to fetch scriptures to purify East-land.Partially based on Chapters 24-26 of Journey to the West (1592) novel (Ginseng Fruit)
Blu-ray [Well Go USA: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs] - StarsMark Takeshi OtaAndrew KojiSteven PaceyBlack Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.Upcoming (PS5/XBX/PC: Mandarin, ENG dub, ENG subs)
Single-player third-person action adventure RPG
Playable character: The Destined One (Sun Wukong)
Game Science - DirectorJeffrey LauStarsStephen ChowMan-Tat NgKar-Ying LawA Monkey King is reincarnated in the un human form as Joker, a highwayman oblivious to his original identity and the fact that 500 years earlier, he and his master, the Longevity Monk, were punished and made to stay human.Inspired by Journey to the West (1592) novel (Spider Sister, White Bone Spirit, Bull Demon King)
Blu-ray [HK MegaStar: 6.1 DTS-HD MA (Cantonese), 6.1 Dolby TrueHD (Cantonese), ENG subs]
DVD [Vivendi Visual Entertainment (Dragon Dynasty): 16:9, 1.78:1, Mono 2.0 Dolby Digital (Cantonese, ENG dub), ENG subs] - DirectorJeffrey LauStarsStephen ChowMan-Tat NgAthena ChuThe convoluted continuation of the adventures of the time-traveling, now-human Monkey King, who attempts to fulfill his divine destiny.Inspired by Journey to the West (1592) novel (Spider Sister, White Bone Spirit, Bull Demon King, Princess Iron Fan)
Blu-ray [HK MegaStar: 6.1 DTS-HD MA (Cantonese), 6.1 Dolby TrueHD (Cantonese), ENG subs]
DVD [Vivendi Visual Entertainment (Dragon Dynasty): 16:9, 1.78:1, Mono 2.0 Dolby Digital (Cantonese, ENG dub), ENG subs] - DirectorJeffrey LauStarsJing WuYibo WangKaren MokThe third chapter of the cult-classic fantasy saga : A Chinese Odyssey.Inspired by Journey to the West (1592) novel (Spider Sister, White Bone Spirit, Bull Demon King, Princess Iron Fan, Red Boy, Havoc in Heaven)
2D Blu-ray [HK Kam & Ronson: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (Mandarin), ENG subs] - DirectorJeffrey LauStarsNicholas TseCharlene ChoiBingbing FanA love story between an alien and a monk.Inspired by Journey to the West (1592) novel (Tree Demon)
Blu-ray [FR Warner Bros.: 5.1 DTS-HD HR (Cantonese), No ENG]
DVD [HK Joy Sales: 5.1 DTS (Cantonese), ENG subs]
DVD [Tai Seng] - CreatorCheng'en WuStarsHanyu ZhangLihong LiJie QiThe legend of the Monkey King and his fellow companions traveling west.52 episodes (Mandarin, ENG subs)
26 episodes + prequel film [ENG dub (Cinar)]
Hong Ying Animation (Suzhou Hong Yang Cartoon Production), Shanghai Animation Film Studio - Unruly Heroes tells the adventure of four totally opposed, implausible heroes who must collect all the scroll fragments and travel to fantastical worlds.75 (PS4/XB1/PC/NS: ENG, Mandarin, ENG subs)
Side-scrolling action platformer
4-player local co-op campaign
2-player local/online competitive PvP (Deathmatch, Harvest) with bots
Playable characters (4 skins each): Wukong, Sanzang, Kihong, Sandmonk
Bosses: Tree Demon, White Bone Spirit, Spider Sister, Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord, Bull Demon King
Magic Design Studios - DirectorRob MinkoffStarsJackie ChanJet LiMichael AngaranoA discovery made by a kung fu obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to ancient China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King.Hollywood fanfiction
Blu-ray [Lionsgate Films: 7.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG)] - DirectorNina KristensenStarsAndy SerkisLindsey ShawRichard RidingsLoosely based on the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West', players are cast as Monkey; a strong, brutish loner who is forced to partner with the tech-savvy yet physically weak Trip on a journey to freedom.82 [PS3 (stereoscopic 3D: reprojection)/360/PC]
Single-player third-person action adventure
Post-apocalypse steampunk reimagining
Playable character: Monkey
Companions: Trip, Pigsy
Ninja Theory - DirectorAnthony StacchiStarsJimmy O. YangBowen YangJolie Hoang-RappaportInspired 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.Reimagining of Journey to the West (1592) novel (Red Boy, Book of Life and Death, Wansheng Dragon King, Havoc in Heaven)
Streaming [Netflix: 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus Atmos (ENG, Mandarin dub), ENG subs] - DirectorChi-Kin KwokStarsEddie PengShawn YueNi NiA giant rebelled against the heavens. It was declared a devil and defeated. The immortal heart evolved into Sun Wukong. The heavens found him, and ravaged his home. He enters the heavenly kingdom, disguised as a human, seeking retribution.Wu Kong
Based on Wukong Biography (aka The Tales of Wukong/The Legend of Wukong) (2000) internet fanfiction novel (Erlang Shen)
Alternate timeline prequel to Havoc in Heaven
2D Blu-ray [HK Panorama: AVC 29.957 Mbps, 7.1 Dolby TrueHD (96kHz, 16-bit) 4,055kbps (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [Cinedigm: BD-25, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), ENG SDH subs, Mini featurettes] - DirectorXiaopeng TianStarsLei ZhangZijie LinWenlun WuThe all-powerful Monkey King was imprisoned by the Gods for 500 years, but when a child releases him from his curse, the Monkey King must now save an innocent village from the evil Mountain Lord and his monstrous army.Reimagining of monk’s origin and meeting Monkey King and Pigsy
2D Blu-ray [JPN VAP: 2.0 LPCM (Mandarin), No ENG]
2D DVD [HK CN Entertainment: 5.1 Dolby Digital (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D DVD [Viva Films: 5.1 Dolby Digital (ENG dub), Music video] - DirectorYun M. WatanabeStarsBenjamin O'MahonyMaria DarlingStewart Scudamore61 (PS4/PC: Mandarin, ENG dub, ENG subs)
Single-player third-person action adventure
Based on Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015) film
Playable character: Dasheng (Sun Wukong)
DLC chapters: Uproar in Heaven, Mind Palace
HexaDrive, SIE Japan Studio (Team Asobi) - StarsSam VincentRichard Ian CoxPaul DobsonMischievous Monkey King and eclectic companions embark on a thrilling quest to retrieve sacred scriptures, battling demons and finding friendship along the way.1 season, 13 episodes
Reimagining of Havoc in Heaven
DVD [Discotek Media: Episodes 1-13, 2.0 Dolby Digital (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs]
DVD [Bandai Visual (Vol. 1-3): 2.0 Dolby Digital (ENG dub)]
Group TAC - It is a sidescrolling action/platform game with a blend of RPG-like elements; unique features include the ability to switch between the foreground, middle, and background layers in some sections, and four magic spells - Fire, Ice, Shrink, and Blossom - which can be cast on either the player's character (to cancel out enemy spells, for instance) or on enemies as a projectile.70 (PS1)
Single-player side-scrolling platformer
Based on Monkey Magic (1998) animated series
Playable character: Son Goku/Kongo (Sun Wukong)
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