Directed by Anthony Stacchi ( The Boxtrolls ), this animated feature retells the early chapters of the classical novel Journey to the West . It follows a monkey born from a stone who is desperate to prove he is more than just a common animal. Armed with his magical fighting stick, he battles demons, the Dragon King, and eventually the Jade Emperor of Heaven, all while being pursued by the Jade Emperor’s daughter, Lin, who has her own secret agenda.
, which serves as a prequel of sorts, set 500 years before the events of Journey to the West Act I: The Heavenly Heist: Wukong (played by Eddie Peng wu kong the monkey king filmyzilla
Set 500 years before Sun Wukong wreaks havoc in Heaven, the story follows his rebellion against destiny and his encounter with characters like Ah-zi and Yang Jian on the Immortal Mountain. Directed by Anthony Stacchi ( The Boxtrolls ),
Historical and Cultural Context of Wu Kong , which serves as a prequel of sorts,