The second installment, , was released in 2016 and explored the Monkey King's early life and his rise to power. The film introduced a new cast, including Jet Li as the Buddha, and continued the franchise's tradition of stunning action sequences and impressive visual effects.
: While set in a matriarchal society, critics noted that the film often falls back on traditional tropes, with the female characters ultimately relying on the male heroes to save the day in the CGI-heavy finale. Performance Highlights Aaron Kwok (Sun Wukong) The Monkey King 3
Fantasy, Adventure, Action
: Gigi Leung delivers a memorable performance as the stern Royal Preceptor, while Zhao Liying is described as "adorable" but occasionally overshadowed by the film's grand scale. The Monkey King 3 (Xi you ji zhi nü er guo) 15 Jul 2018 — The second installment, , was released in 2016