The Monkey King 3
Directed by Soi Cheang · 2018 ·
The Monkey King 3 (2018) earns a 58% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical release Where to watch
Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (60%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (64%).
- Celluloid Score 58% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Fans of Adventure
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is The Monkey King 3 worth watching?
No — The Monkey King 3 earns a 58% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.
Critics Consensus
Zhao Liying joins the Monkey King fantasy franchise — glossy Chinese blockbuster spectacle.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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