Also, the English dub (if this is a global release) sounds a little stiff. The original Mandarin track with subtitles will likely be the way to go. Verdict: Highly promising.
If there is one rule in the world of action-fantasy cinema, it’s this: Never bet against the Monkey King.
And then, the moment that sold me: A young monk (Tripitaka) places a shaky hand on the mountain. Wukong looks up.
Because in a world of generic superheroes and rebooted franchises, there’s truly only one. And he’s just gotten his trailer. What did you think of the trailer? Does it honor the legend or take too many liberties? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
We don’t yet have a firm release date (rumors point to late 2025 or early 2026), but Monkey King: The One and Only has just leaped to the top of my most-anticipated list.
The title card slams:
