A 400-year-old kung fu-fighting monkey is finally having his American moment
- Posted on November 28, 2025
- By NPR
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A 400-year-old kung fu-fighting monkey is finally having his American moment

The Monkey King, a rebellious 16th-century Chinese superhero, is finally breaking into the U.S. through Netflix films, blockbuster video games, and a sold-out San Francisco Opera production.