The Monkey King 3 (2018) Apr 2026

: The heart of the film is the budding, impossible love between Xuanzang and the young Queen of Womanland.

Review: The Monkey King 3 (2018) | Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》 The Monkey King 3 (2018)

Released in February 2018, (also known as The Monkey King 3: Kingdom of Women ) is the third installment in director Soi Cheang's massive fantasy franchise. Diverging from the high-octane action of its predecessor, this entry leans heavily into romance, lighthearted comedy, and high-budget visual spectacle. Core Premise & Narrative : The heart of the film is the

The story follows the monk Xuanzang and his three disciples—Sun Wukong (The Monkey King), Bajie (Pigsy), and Sha (Sandy)—as they accidentally cross into the . This mysterious nation is populated entirely by women who view men as a herald of destruction. Core Premise & Narrative The story follows the

: The film features a notable (and bizarre) subplot where the male protagonists accidentally become pregnant after drinking from a magical river, forcing them to grapple with impending "fatherhood".

: The group must find a way to leave the kingdom to continue their journey to the West, which requires them to discover the true meaning of love to open the gates of Womanland. Key Performance & Production Details

The film retains the core cast from the previous entry while adding major star power for the new characters: