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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins

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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins is the re-imagined version by Hollywood of the film The Monkey King: Havoc in Heavens Palace, the origin and birthplace of The Monkey King Story.

DirectorSoi Cheang
WriterEdmond Wong

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Soi Cheang

DYDonnie Yen
Donnie Yen
Sun Wukong / Monkey King
CYChow Yun-Fat
Chow Yun-Fat
Jade Emperor
AFAaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Buffalo Demon King
PHPeter Ho
Peter Ho
Erlangshen
HYHai Yitian
Hai Yitian
Master Subhuti
KHKelly Chen Hui-Lin
Kelly Chen Hui-Lin
Goddess of Mercy / Guanyin
CCCalvin Cheng
Calvin Cheng
Nezha
ESEddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Heavenly King (as Siu-Fai Cheung)
KGKei Gambit
Kei Gambit
Sun Wukong (voice: English version)
LCLo Chung-Him
Lo Chung-Him
Sha Wujing (as Chung Him Law)
XZXia Zitong
Xia Zitong
Ruxue
ZZZhang Zilin
Zhang Zilin
Goddess Nu Wa

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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Monkey King: The Legend Begins?

The Monkey King: The Legend Begins isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Monkey King: The Legend Begins on Netflix?

No, The Monkey King: The Legend Begins is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Monkey King: The Legend Begins on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Monkey King: The Legend Begins isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Monkey King: The Legend Begins for free?

The Monkey King: The Legend Begins isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.