Shimmy: The First Monkey King

A young monkey named Shimmy discovers he possesses supernatural powers. While he initially struggles to master these transformative abilities, he soon learns that he is the only one capable of stopping demonic forces from plunging the universe into chaos. The story follows his transition from a carefree life to the responsibility of saving the world.

This Chinese animated adventure was directed by Ralph Zondag and Dick Zondag, who also wrote the screenplay. For Ralph Zondag, the film follows his previous work on We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story and Dinosaur. Dick Zondag previously worked with Ralph Zondag on We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story. The production was a collaboration between Eastern International Pictures Group, Europe-China Pictures Group, Magik Pictures, and Monster Entertainment.

Released in 2023 with a runtime of 101 minutes, the film blends action, comedy, and fantasy. It has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6/10 on IMDb based on 83 votes and a rating of 5.9/10 on TMDB from 40 votes.