Monkey King: Hero Is Back
Short description
The Monkey King, an all-powerful being capable of traveling between Heaven and Earth, was imprisoned in the mountains by the gods after provoking them. Five hundred years later, a child fleeing from monsters attacking a village accidentally breaks the spell and frees him. Together, the Monkey King and the child work to protect the villagers from the creatures.
This Chinese animated fantasy comedy was directed and written by Tian Xiao Peng, marking the first of two films he directed, followed by Deep Sea in 2023. The voice cast includes Zhang Lei, Lin Zijie, Wu Wenlun, Tong Zirong, Liu Jiurong, and Wu Di.
Produced by October Media, Hengdian Chinese Film Production Co., Beijing Weiyingshidai Culture & Media, and October Animation Studio, the film had a budget of 16 million USD. It performed well commercially, earning 153 million USD at the worldwide box office. The movie has received generally positive responses from viewers, holding a 6.7 rating on IMDb based on 5,100 votes and a 6.9 rating on TMDB from 304 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- Director Tian Xiaopeng refused to change the script to appease the sponsor, resulting in the loss of funding. As a result, he was forced to finish the film on his own savings, which left no money for marketing. The premiere screening was very warmly received by the public, and fans of the film agreed to advertise it for free on social media.
- Domestic localization of the title contradicts the established one, as the main character is traditionally referred to as the King of Monkeys in Russian.
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