The Forbidden Kingdom

An American teenager, passionate about Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics, makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary staff of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. This lost artifact will lead him on an adventure beyond his imagination. With the relic in hand, the teenager is unexpectedly transported back to ancient China, where he joins a group of brave warriors from martial arts legends, all with a single goal: to free the imprisoned Monkey King, a central figure in Chinese mythology.

The protagonist, an ordinary boy with a deep fascination for martial arts films and Hong Kong action cinema, unwittingly becomes the hero of an epic journey that will allow him to experience firsthand what he had always admired on the screen. His discovery of the staff is not just an accident; it marks the beginning of a transcendental journey that places him at the center of an epic battle between good and evil, set in a historical context filled with magic, mysticism, and tradition.

Throughout his journey, the teenager must not only learn to wield an ancient weapon but also adapt to a world where martial skills and honor hold much deeper meaning than anything he had known. Alongside his new team of warriors, which includes iconic characters from Chinese legends, he faces daunting challenges and formidable enemies as they traverse mystical landscapes and uncover hidden secrets.

Director: Kenneth Siao Wai-Keung, Rob Minkoff

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Cast: Bin Jiang, Collin Chou, David Will No, Jack Posobiec, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Juana Collignon, Li Bingbing, Liu Yifei, Michael Angarano, Morgan Benoit, Sam Wong Ming-Sing