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Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings

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Dee, the detective serving Chinese empress Wu Zetian, is called upon to investigate a series of strange events in Loyang, including the appearance of mysterious warriors wearing Chiyou ghost masks, foxes that speak human language and the pillar sculptures in the palace coming alive.

DirectorTsui Hark
WriterZhang Jialu
ProducersChen Kuofu·Shi Nansun

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Cast · Directed by Tsui Hark

MCMark Chao
Mark Chao
Detective Dee
WFWilliam Feng
William Feng
Yuchi Zhenjin
CLCarina Lau
Carina Lau
Wu Zetian
LGLin Gengxin
Lin Gengxin
Shatuo Zhong
MSMa Sichun
Ma Sichun
Shui Yue
EJEthan Juan
Ethan Juan
Master Yuan Ce
TXTiger Xu
Tiger Xu
Yi An
SJSun Jiaolong
Sun Jiaolong
Phantom Blade
CWChen Weiran
Chen Weiran
Hong Yuanyu
ZAZhang Aoyue
Zhang Aoyue
Huan Tian Zhenren
SCSheng Chien
Sheng Chien
Emperor Gaozong
YYYang Yiwei
Yang Yiwei
Ding Xun

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Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings?

Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings on Netflix?

No, Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hi-YAH.

Is Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings for free?

Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Pluto TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings?

Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is currently the latest film in the Detective Dee Collection (Tsui Hark).

Is there a prequel to Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings?

Yes — Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013) comes before Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings in the Detective Dee Collection (Tsui Hark).

Is Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings part of a trilogy?

Yes — Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings is part of a trilogy, alongside Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) and Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013).

How many movies are in the Detective Dee Collection (Tsui Hark)?

There are 3 films in the Detective Dee Collection (Tsui Hark): Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010), Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013) and Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings (2018).