For fans of Chinese cinema, the name instantly evokes two things: Stephen Chow’s 2013 hit Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons and its 2017 follow-up, The Demons Strike Back . So why does a "2021" version exist? Is it a lost sequel? A remaster? Or something else entirely?
If you want to see a giant, fighting Buddha made of gold and a terrifying mechanical spider, search for Journey To The West The Demons Strike Back Full 2021
Disclaimer: As of 2025, no official "Journey to the West 3" has been released. If you see a 2024 or 2025 version, it is almost certainly another low-budget digital placeholder. For fans of Chinese cinema, the name instantly
If you want to fall asleep to two people whispering in a cave while a cheap CGI pig snorts in the corner, go ahead and rent the 2021 version. A remaster
Let’s break down the confusion—and the actual movie you might find behind that thumbnail. First, a quick history lesson. The legitimate, big-budget sequel— Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back —actually released in 2017 . It was directed by Tsui Hark, produced by Stephen Chow, and starred Kris Wu, Lin Gengxin, and Yao Chen.