Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force
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| Chinese title | 封神第二部：戰火西岐 |
| Also known as | 封神第二部：战火西岐; Feng Shen 2; Creation of the Gods 2; Creation of the Gods 2: Demon Force; Creation of the Gods II: Demonic Confrontation; 封神 第二部 (Mandarin, Working Title) |
| Based on | Investiture of the Gods by Xu Zhonglin |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, War |
| Release date | January 29, 2025 (China) |
| Running time | 2hr 25min |
| Age rating | TBA |
| Starring | Yu Shi, Fei Xiang, Li Xuejian, Huang Bo |
| Directed by | Wuershan |
| Written by | Ran Ping, Ran Jianan, Wuershan, Xu Zhonglin |
| Produced by | Jiang Zhiqiang, Huang Bo |
| Cinematography by | Wang Yu |
| Edited by | Huang Shuo |
| Music by | Gordy Haab, Tian Mi |
| Production Company | Alibaba Pictures Group Beijing Culture Huaxia Film Distribution Mongketengri Pictures |
| Distributor | Well Go USA Entertainment CMC Pictures |
Cast & Characters
- Yosh Yu as Ji Fa
- Kris Phillips as King Zhou
- Xuejian Li as Ji Chang
- Huang Bo as Jiang Ziya
- Shaofeng Feng as Tai Yi Zhen Ren
- Yunrui Li as Yunrui
- Kun Chen as Yuan Shi Tian Zun
- Naran as Su Daji
- Yu Xia as Shen Gongbao
- Tim Huang as Tim
- Willington Liu as Tai Dian
- Nashi as Deng Chanyu
- Senggerinchin as Mo Li Qing
- Alijang Kuerban as Mo Li Shou
- Hsing-Kuo Wu as Wen Zhong
- Yafan Wu as Ne Zha
- Yilong Zhang as Mo Li Hai
- Swanson Han as Lei Zhen Zi
- Huangchen Sun as Mo Li Hong
Storyline
Set after the events of the first film, the Kingdom of Xiqi falls under attack by the Shang Dynasty army. Now Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa, with the help of the Kunlun immortals, must gather civilians of the entire country to defend their homeland. The two camps are engaged in an intense, fierce battle of magic, and the competition for the Fengshen Bang (Chinese: 封神榜; lit. ‘Investiture of the Gods’) continues…
About Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force Movie
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force is a Chinese epic fantasy film directed by Wuershan. The sequel to Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023), it is the second film in the trilogy, adapted from the 16th-century fantasy novel Investiture of the Gods by Ming dynasty author Xu Zhonglin.
Wuershan started work on the script for the Creation of the Gods trilogy in June 2014, during the production of Mojin: The Lost Legend, which he felt had given him “significant experience in commercially-backed filmmaking and the use of necessary technologies for creating visually heavy blockbusters”.
Filming of all three parts of the trilogy began in 2018 and was done back-to-back, spanning 18 months and involving almost 10,000 crew members working in technical departments. There are more than 2,000 special effects shots in Demon Force that cover battle sequences and various Chinese mythological creatures, including the qilin, a hooved chimera; the jiaolong, a river-dwelling dragon; and huli jing, shapeshifting fox spirits.
The first film, Kingdom of Storms, was released in 2023. Demon Force and the third film, Creation Under Heaven, were due for release in 2024 and 2025, respectively, but both were delayed by a year due to the complexity of their visual effects.
During production, the film’s English subtitle was changed from “Demonic Confrontation” to “Demon Force” at the suggestion of Taiwanese-American actor Fei Xiang.
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force Release Date
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force will receive a one-day limited IMAX release on 29 January 2025 in China and North America. It will be followed by a wide release on 31 January in China, North America, Australia, France, and Italy.
The film will have an aspect ratio of 2.39:1 in regular formats, while IMAX screenings will feature an expanded aspect ratio of 1.90:1.
Budget & Box Office Collection
| Budget | TBA |
| Opening Day | TBA |
| Domestic Collection | TBA |
| International Collection | TBA |
| Worldwide Collection | TBA |