# The Monkey King 3 (2018) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-monkey-king-3-2018/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 58% |
| Critic Score | 60% |
| Audience Score | 64% |
| Metascore | 52/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.9/5 |
| IMDb | 5.8/10 |
| Director | Soi Cheang |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Family |
| Runtime | 114 min |

## Quick answer

The Monkey King 3 (2018) earns a 58% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Zhao Liying joins the Monkey King fantasy franchise — glossy Chinese blockbuster spectacle. Metascore 52/100. Directed by Soi Cheang.

## Critics consensus

Zhao Liying joins the Monkey King fantasy franchise — glossy Chinese blockbuster spectacle.

## Synopsis

The Monkey King and his friends try to break free from a ruler that takes them hostage. However, their exploits provoke the anger of a deity that decides to punish them for their actions.

## Cast

Zhao Liying, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, William Feng, Xiao Shenyang, Lo Chung-Him, Lin Chi-ling, Wang Luqing, Wang Xiaobai, Gigi Leung Wing-Kei, Cecilia So Lai-Shan

## Common questions

**Is The Monkey King 3 worth watching?**
The Monkey King 3 holds a 58% Celluloid Score. Zhao Liying joins the Monkey King fantasy franchise — glossy Chinese blockbuster spectacle.

**What is The Monkey King 3 about?**
The Monkey King and his friends try to break free from a ruler that takes them hostage. However, their exploits provoke the anger of a deity that decides to punish them for their actions.

**Who directed The Monkey King 3?**
The Monkey King 3 (2018) was directed by Soi Cheang.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Monkey King 3?**
58% — the average of five public sources: critics 60%, audience 64%, Metascore 52/100, Letterboxd 2.9/5, and IMDb 5.8/10.

**Where can I watch The Monkey King 3?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Monkey King 3 page for current options.

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