Polygon.com / 25.08.24

9 movies like Black Myth: Wukong to continue your journey to the west

Few stories in the history of the world are as famous or have been told as many times as the tale of Sun Wukong. In fact, a new adaptation of the story, Black Myth: Wukong, is currently taking the world by storm, racking up record-breaking numbers on Steam. The game is a gorgeous retelling of the Chinese legend, complete with some of the best action-RPG gameplay of the year so far. But if playing the game has left you curious about the other ways this particular legend has been told, there are plenty of movies that fit the bill.  Weve collected a list of some of the best retellings of the Sun Wukong legend, as well as a few other movies that make a perfect thematic match for Black Myth, so you can stay in this legendary world long after youve finished the game. For more movies with mythical fantasy vibes, check out our list of movies like Elden Ring. And for more adaptations of Chinese folklore, check out our list of donghua to watch many are based on Chinese mythic tales. Monkey King...
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