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The Monkey King 2 is a 2016 Chinese fantasy film directed by Soi Cheang and based on episodes from the classic novel Journey to the West. It follows Tang Sanzang and his companions during their pilgrimage and features Aaron Kwok as Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. The film combines mythological characters, martial-arts action, digital effects, and the conflict between the travelers and supernatural beings.
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Which Journey to the West episode does The Monkey King 2 adapt?
The film centers on Sun Wukong's repeated confrontations with the White Bone Spirit, a famous episode from Wu Cheng'en's 16th-century novel Journey to the West. Tang Sanzang's mercy clashes with Wukong's suspicion as the pilgrimage group moves west.
Who plays Sun Wukong and the White Bone Spirit?
Aaron Kwok plays Sun Wukong, and Gong Li plays Lady White, also known as the White Bone Spirit. Feng Shaofeng plays Tang Sanzang, so the film's core conflict is carried by a recognizable Chinese cast.
Who directed The Monkey King 2 and when was it released?
Soi Cheang directed this 2016 Hong Kong-Chinese fantasy film, which was shot in 3D. It follows The Monkey King from 2014 and keeps Aaron Kwok in the franchise's central role. [The Monkey King 2 overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monkey_King_2)
What film comes after The Monkey King 2?
The next entry is The Monkey King 3, released in 2018, with Soi Cheang returning to direct. It continues the franchise's Journey to the West setting with Aaron Kwok as Sun Wukong. [The Monkey King 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monkey_King_3)
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