Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)
1960s Hong Kong film series produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Ho Meng-hua.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) has evolved significantly over a span of 15 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 6 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 5.5/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.5. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with My Young Auntie standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers). The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
The Monkey Goes West
THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting the efforts ...
Princess Iron Fan
The mythological tale of a quest from China to India to bring back Buddhist scriptures, famous for the adventures of Sun Wukong, the notorious Monkey King....
The Cave of the Silken Web
Monkey King, Pig and Friar Sand must rescue his master Buddhist monk from seven witches / spiders who believe themselves to be immortal if they eat the monk's f...
The Land of Many Perfumes
The Monk, Monkey and Pigsy find themselves in the title realm, where women can only give birth to women...unless loved by a man...
The Fantastic Magic Baby
In The Fantastic Magic Baby, director Chang Cheh weaves a wild and woolly yarn about how the legendary Monkey King and Goddess of Mercy battle and defeat the ch...
My Young Auntie
Cheng Tai-nun is a young martial-arts champion. She marries an elderly landowner so that he can keep his estate from falling into the greedy and corrupt hands o...
Common Questions about Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)
How many movies are in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)?
There are currently 6 movies in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers), starting from The Monkey Goes West to the latest release, My Young Auntie.
What is the best order to watch the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)?
The best way to watch the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) is usually in release order: starting with The Monkey Goes West and ending with My Young Auntie. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for My Young Auntie in this franchise.