Journey to the West 2: The Demons Strike Back is a highly anticipated comedy adventure film that is the sequel to China’s biggest movie of 2013, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons. It is produced and written by Stephen Chow while Tsui Hark is directing. This is one of the biggest projects coming from China as it is a collaboration between two Chinese cinema giants.
Synopsis: Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others’ hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.
Cast: Kris Wu, Kenny Lin, Yao Chen, Jelly Lin, Yang Yiwei, Menke Bateer, Wang Duo, Wang Likun, Bao Beier
The two legends together
Stephen reunites with his co-star from “A Chinese Odyssey”, Law Karying. Read about it here.
Movie posters
Character posters and stills
Kris Wu as Tang Monk
Kenny Lin as Sun Wukong/Monkey King
Mengke Bateer as Sha Wujing/Sandy
Yao Chen as Priestess Gao Kung
Wang Likun as Qiqin Shi
Jelly Lin as Little Good
Yang Yiwei as Zhu Weneng/Pigsy
Wang Duo as human/handsome Pigsy
Bao Beier as King
Promotional events
First press conference in Beijing 11/08/16
Second press conference 12/20/16
Promotional videos
OST Music Video for “Good Kid” by Kris Wu and Tan Jing
Stephen Chow, Tsui Hark and Yao Chen dancing to PPAP
Stephen Chow and Tsui Hark “trailer”
Behind the scenes with Tang Monk and his disciples
Stephen Chow and Tsui Hark bloopers
Trailers (or rather, spoof trailers)
Two C-Ents 