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Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) Movies in Order

6 Movies
6.5
Franchise

Overview

1960s Hong Kong film series produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Ho Meng-hua.

The Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) franchise spans 6 films, released between 1966 and 1981. It began with The Monkey Goes West (1966) and continues through My Young Auntie (1981). Audiences rate the franchise 6.5/10 on average.

What order should you watch Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers). This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) franchise

1960s Hong Kong film series produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and directed by Ho Meng-hua.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) Watch Order

All 6 movies in release order — the recommended way to watch Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)

6
Total Movies
1966
First Movie
1981
Latest Movie
6.5
Avg Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers)?
The recommended Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) watch order by release date is: 1. The Monkey Goes West (1966), 2. Princess Iron Fan (1966), 3. The Cave of the Silken Web (1967), 4. The Land of Many Perfumes (1968), 5. The Fantastic Magic Baby (1975), 6. My Young Auntie (1981).
How many Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) movies are there?
There are 6 movies in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) franchise.
What is the first Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) movie?
The first Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) movie is The Monkey Goes West, released on January 18, 1966.
Do I need to watch Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) movies in order?
While each Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 6 films.

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