The Monkey King 2 (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Monkey King 2 is a 2016 action adventure film directed by Pou-Soi Cheang. It is partly based on Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en and Julia Lovell. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $193.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Pou-Soi Cheang
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- China Lion Film Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Monkey King 2 About?
The premise of The Monkey King 2 without spoilers, adapted from Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en and Julia Lovell. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Aaron Kwok returns as the playful Monkey King in this action-packed sequel. He must protect a revered monk from the alluring and dangerous White Bone Spirit, who seeks to exploit his power. The Monkey King faces perilous challenges and formidable foes in a quest filled with adventure and mystical encounters.
The Director of The Monkey King 2
Directed by Pou-Soi Cheang.
- Director Pou-Soi Cheang
More from Pou-Soi Cheang
More films directed by Pou-Soi Cheang, best-rated first: Kill Zone 2 and The Monkey King 3.
The Monkey King 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Monkey King 2 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
1 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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The Monkey King 2 Plot Summary
What happens in The Monkey King 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the curtain of time rises, a world 500 years beyond the imprisonment of Sun Wukong (Aaron Kwok) under the immense Five Fingers Mountain is unveiled. Enter Tang Sanzang (Feng Shaofeng), a novice Buddhist monk on a challenging pilgrimage to the Thunder Monastery in India, fueled by an intense yearning to gather the sacred Buddhist scriptures. However, unbeknownst to him, his peaceful expedition is on the verge of being dramatically altered, as cosmic forces pivot his fate.
Full summary
The whole story of The Monkey King 2, scene by scene
The Monkey King 2 Box Office
The Monkey King 2 grossed $193.7 million worldwide. $709,982 came from the US and Canada and $193 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$193.7M
- US & Canada
- $710K
- International
- $193M
The Monkey King 2 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Monkey King 2.
How Well Do You Know The Monkey King 2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What curse binds Sun Wukong after his release from the mountain?
The Monkey King 2 Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Opičí král 2” and “A Lenda do rei Macaco 2”.
- Also known as
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- Opičí král 2
- A Lenda do rei Macaco 2
- Король обезьян: начало легенды
- XI YOU JI ZHI SUN WU KONG SAN DA BAI GU JING
- El Rey Mono 2
- Xi You Ji Zhi: Sun Wu Kong San Da Bai Gu Jing
- 西游记之孙悟空大战白骨精
- 西游记之孙悟空三打白骨精
- ไซอิ๋ว 2 ศึกราชาวานรพิชิตมาร
- The Monkey King Ek Super Hero
- 몽키킹 2: 서유기 여정의 시작
- A Lenda do Rei Macaco 2: Viagem ao Oeste
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- Царь обезьян: Начало
- Maymun Kral 2
- Le Roi singe 2
- الملك القرد 2
- Małpi Król 2
- 西遊記 孫悟空 vs 白骨夫人
- Кралят на Маймуните 2
- Der Affenkönig 2
- Tây Du Ký: Ba Lần Đánh Bạch Cốt Tinh
- The Monkey King 2.
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The Monkey King 2 FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of The Monkey King 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Monkey King 2?
The Monkey King 2 runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Monkey King 2 released?
The Monkey King 2 was released on February 5, 2016.
Who directed The Monkey King 2?
The Monkey King 2 was directed by Pou-Soi Cheang.
More films by Pou-Soi Cheang How much did The Monkey King 2 make at the box office?
The Monkey King 2 grossed $193.7 million worldwide ($709,982 domestic, $193 million international).
How is The Monkey King 2 rated?
The Monkey King 2 has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59% on TMDB, 2.9/5 on Letterboxd and 3.3/5 on Movie Insider.
Is The Monkey King 2 based on a book?
Yes. The Monkey King 2 is partly adapted from Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en, Julia Lovell and Gene Luen Yang.
Does The Monkey King 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. The Monkey King 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Monkey King 2 in?
The original language of The Monkey King 2 is Chinese.
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