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10 Best Movies Like Monkey King: Hero Is Back

If you loved Monkey King: Hero Is Back, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons

2013★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Monkey King: Hero Is Back for fans of Fantasy & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In a world plagued by demons who cause great human suffering, young demon hunter Tang Sanzang must fight against monstrous demons, as well as contend with a beautiful demon hunting...

#2
The Monkey King 2

The Monkey King 2

2016★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Monkey King: Hero Is Back for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Taking place 500 years after the Havoc in Heaven, the Tang Priest is appointed by Buddha to go to the West to fetch the sacred scriptures, only to accidentally free the Monkey King...

#3
New Gods: Nezha Reborn

New Gods: Nezha Reborn

2021★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Monkey King: Hero Is Back for fans of Fantasy & Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

While living as an ordinary deliveryman and motor racing fan, Nezha encounters old nemeses and must rediscover his powers to protect his loved ones....

#4
The Monkey King

The Monkey King

2023★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Monkey King: Hero Is Back for fans of Fantasy & Animation & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way....

#5
Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama

Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama

1993★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Monkey King: Hero Is Back for fans of Fantasy & Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In Ayodhya, the royal palace of Kosala Kingdom in Ancient India, four princes were born to three queens, each of whom grew to great stature. Banished for 14 years due to court intr...

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Nezha Conquers the Dragon King

Nezha Conquers the Dragon King

1979★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Monkey King: Hero Is Back for fans of Fantasy & Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In Chentang Pass, Nezha, the magical son of General Li Jing, makes enemies with Ao Guang, the Dragon King of East Sea. When he is reported to heaven's court and his home is threate...

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