Netflix Presents The Monkey King This Aug 2023

Anybody looking for a hero?

One of the most beloved characters in Chinese folklore takes centrestage once again in The Monkey King, an action-packed family comedy that follows the brave and pompous Monkey — and his magical fighting Stick — on an epic quest to vanquish 100 demons. Get ready to embark on an adventure filled with mayhem and hijinks when The Monkey King premieres on 18 August, only on Netflix!

ABOUT THE MONKEY KING

RELEASE DATE: 18 August 2023
SYNOPSIS: The Monkey King is an action-packed family comedy that follows a rebellious and charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King, and Monkey’s greatest foe of all — his own ego! Along the way, a young village girl challenges his self-centred attitude and shows him that even the smallest pebble can have a big effect on the world.

DIRECTOR: Anthony Stacchi (The Boxtrolls, Open Season)

PRODUCER: Peilin Chou (Over the Moon, Abominable)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer)

ANIMATION AND IMAGERY BY: ReelFX

CAST: Monkey King (Jimmy O. Yang), Lin (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport), Stick (Nan Li), Dragon King (Bowen Yang), Benbo (Jo Koy), Babbo (Ron Yuan), Jade Emperor (Hoon Lee), Buddha (BD Wong), Demon of Havoc (Andrew Kishino), Red Girl (Sophie Wu), King Yama (Andrew Kishino), Wangmu (Jodi Long), Elder Monkey (James Sie), Mayor (Andrew Pang), Mayor’s Wife (Stephanie Hsu), Mayor’s Son (Kuno Inghram)