Monkey King: Hero Is Back (2015)

The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the Gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. 500 years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King from his curse. With the help and encouragement from this special child, Monkey King saves the village from the evil monsters.

Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Comedy

What to watch after Monkey King: Hero Is Back

• The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) — Same feel: fun, joyous
• Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) — Same feel: fun, joyous
• Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
• Monster Hunt (2015) — Same feel: fun, joyous
• The Jungle Book (1942) — Same feel: fun, joyous
• The Monkey King (2023) — Same feel: fun, joyous