What is the Metascore for The Monkey King 3?

The Monkey King 3 has a Metascore of 52 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Monkey King 3?

The Monkey King 3 is available on fuboTV. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Monkey King 3 streaming in?

The Monkey King 3 streams on Prime Video in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Wavve, TVING in South Korea; fuboTV in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Monkey King 3

Directed by Soi Cheang · 2018 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Monkey King 3 (2018) earns a 57% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

57%

Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

60% Editorial Rating

64% Audience snapshot · excluded

52 Metascore

★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.9

5.8 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 54m
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
Streaming: fuboTV
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

Official theatrical poster for The Monkey King 3 (2018)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

fuboTV

Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Monkey King 3 by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video
Malaysia	Lionsgate Play
South Korea	Wavve, TVING
United States	fuboTV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (60/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (64%).
Celluloid Score 57% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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 57% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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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The Monkey King 3 stills

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