Investiture of the Gods Movies, TV Shows, and Video Games
Movies, series, and games inspired by Investiture of the Gods AKA Creation of the Gods, The Birth of the Chinese Gods, Apotheosis of Heroes, Fengshen Yanyi, Fengshen Bang book by Xu Zhonglin
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- DirectorWuershanStarsHuang BoKris PhillipsXuejian LiA magnificent eastern high fantasy epic that recreates the prolonged mythical wars between humans, immortals and monsters, which happened more than three thousand years ago.Based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
4K UHD [FR Spectrum: 2K (Dolby Vision), 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), No ENG]
4K UHD [DE Splendid Film: 2K (HDR10), HEVC 65.05 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), No ENG]
Blu-ray [Well Go USA: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs]
Blu-ray [UK Cine-Asia: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin), ENG subs]
Blu-ray [HK Panorama: AVC 30.0 Mbps, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (96kHz, 16-bit) 3,786kbps (Mandarin), ENG subs]
China - DirectorWuershanStarsYosh YuHuang BoKris PhillipsTaishi Wen Zhong led the army of Shang Dynasty including Deng Chanyu and four generals of the Mo Family to Xiqi. With the help of Kunlun immortals such as Jiang Ziya, Ji Fa led the army and civilians of Xiqi to defend their homeland.Based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
China - DirectorShuchen WangJingda XuDing Xian YanStarsKe BiBanjô GingaDaisuke GôriTells the fable from Chinese mythology about the young warrior Nezha who takes on a group of evil dragons.35mm, Color, 2.39:1 (anamorphic), 1.37:1 (standard), Mono
(animated two versions with different composition for different aspect ratios)
2K restoration (Shanghai Film Technology Plant)
Based on Chapters 12-14 of Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel (Nezha)
Blu-ray [CHN Disk Kino: 2.35:1, Mono LPCM (Mandarin), ENG subs]
China
Shanghai Film Animation Studio - DirectorYu YangStarsYanting LüJosephMo HanBorn with unique powers, a boy is recruited to fight demons and save the community that fears him.Fengshen Cinematic Universe #1
Loosely based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
2D-3D conversion animation
2D 4K UHD [Well Go USA: 2K (Dolby Vision), HEVC 59.831 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 16-bit) 2,455kbps (Mandarin), 7.1 Dolby Atmos (48kHz, 24-bit) 5,695kbps (ENG dub), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [CHN Disk Kino: AVC 34.986 Mbps, 7.1 Dolby Atmos (48kHz, 24-bit) 5,644kbps (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [HK Panorama: AVC 17.96 Mbps, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (Mandarin), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [THA Boomerang Pictures: BD-25, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs]
China - DirectorTeng ChengLi WeiStarsGuanlin JiGuangtao JiangLu LiBanished to the mortal world, a warrior has to slay a demon to return to the heavenly realm and become a god.Fengshen Cinematic Universe #2
Jiang Ziya: Legend of Deification
Loosely based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
2D-3D conversion animation
2D Blu-ray [Well Go USA: AVC 31.998 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 16-bit) 2,616kbps (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs]
China - DirectorJi ZhaoStarsNicole FongVictoria GraceJason KoA normal young deliveryman Li Yunxiang, though coming from the slum area, is living a satisfying life but when the arrogant wealthy son of Boss beats him down, his deep anger turns into a blast of Truth Fire.New Gods Cinematic Universe #1
Steampunk and cyberpunk reimagining of Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
Native 3D animation
2D Streaming [Netflix]
China - DirectorJi ZhaoStarsSu Ling ChanDavid ChenAlex HomFifteen hundred years after the war of gods, the heaven declined. Yang Jian, the God of Erlang, made a living by working as a catcher. One day, Yang Jian was ordered to hunt down a young man, his own nephew.New Gods Cinematic Universe #2
Prequel to New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021)
Based on character from Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
Native 3D animation
2D Blu-ray [Shout Factory: AVC 33.0 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 24-bit) 3,887kbps (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG subs]
China - DirectorKoan HuiStarsJet LiBingbing FanZhang WenBased on the 16th-century Chinese novel Feng Shen Yan Yi (The Investiture of the Gods), the story tells of how King Zhou of Shang becomes a tyrant due to the wiles of Daji, a vixen spirit who is disguised as one of his concubines.Based on Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
2D-3D conversion
2D Blu-ray [Sony Pictures: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Mandarin, ENG dub), ENG SDH subs]
2D Blu-ray [TWN Deltamac: AVC 14.738 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 24-bit) 4,297kbps (Mandarin), ENG subs]
Hong Kong/China co-production - StarsBruce CrosseyChelsey MarkHong ChenNezha, the heroic child of legend, embarks on an adventure to fight against the evil emperor and the forces of darkness who seek to take a frightening hold on humanity.52 episodes
China - StarsBenny ChanKar Lok ChinKing-Tan YuenSince time immemorial, the history of China has seen many belligerent and licentious tyrants. King Zhou of the Shang dynasty was one of the most notorious tyrant. His tyranny triggered off an epic legend: King Wu of the Zhou dynasty overthrowing King Zhou of the Shang dynasty. In the fierce battle between good and evil, ancient China was gripped by paroxysms of rage and grief. Countless loyal and valiant warriors were sacrificed. Taking pity on the aggrieved mortals, the Celestial Realm laid the Rostrum of Gods of Honour. The story tells a great number of filial piety as well. Important figures such as Nezha and Daji are mentioned.Hong Kong
- StarsRuby LinWei-De HuangTe-Kai LiuThe story is set in the era of the decline of the Shang dynasty (1600-1046 BC) and the rise of the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BC). It intertwines numerous elements of Chinese mythology, including deities, immortals and spirits.The Legend and the Hero: Season 1 (2007)
The Legend and the Hero 2: Season 2 (2009)
China/Taiwan co-production - DirectorBoxun LiStarsSammul ChanPaul CheMengwu HanDuring the Battle of Muye, Jiang Ziya led his troops and broke through the defending pass. Shen Gongbao and Tongtian Jiaozhu combined their power and created the Deity Massacre Formation as they try to wipe out the Zhou Dynasty and the deities who are trying to oppose them. Yang Jian, Ne Zha, and the others tried their best to defend against them, defeating Shen Gongbao and Tongtian Jiaozhu, saving the world.Blu-ray [DE Splendid Film: AVC 23.962 Mbps, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz, 24-bit) 3,826kbps (Mandarin), No ENG]
China - DirectorChih Hui ChangStarsChung-Kuang PaiTed ThomasYou've never seen Bruce Lee like this before. In this rare animated martial arts film, the legendary Bruce Lee is resurrected as a god with a third eye who helps a group of good gods defeat some bad demons.Streaming [Amazon Prime Video]
Taiwan - StarsLikun WangJin LuoAllen DengBased on the Chinese classic "The Legend of Deification." It tells a story set in Late Shang Dynasty and shows how people of the age fight against the tyranny of King Zhou and prevent the world from its destruction.China
- StarsViann ZhangJohnny ZhangSammul ChanCan a great Taoist warrior protect the heavens from evil spirits? Jiang Zi Ya (Sammul Chan) is a military strategist who was mentored by Yuan Shi Tian Zun, the primeval lord of Heaven and one of the highest deities of Taoism.China
- StarsTianye LanQi DaChangwei LiuA Chinese classic myth based on the history of replacement from Shang Dynasty to Zhou Dynasty.China
- DirectorTomohiko AokiStarsYasunori MasutaniMasaya OnosakaHirohiko Kakegawa72 (PS4/XB1/NS/PC)
2-player local split-screen/online co-op campaign & missions
Third-person musou hack-and-slash
Playable characters: Daji, Nezha, Jiang Ziya (Taigong Wang)
Omega Force - CreatorRyu FujisakiStarsShanon WeaverDerek WadeCraig SaperA young master wizard gets sent to destroy the evil warlocks of his lands.26 episodes
Inspired by Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
DVD [Discotek Media: 2.0 Dolby Digital (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs]
DVD [ADV Films: 2.0 Dolby Digital (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs]
Studio Deen - StarsPeter BartoVeronica LoudC. Andrew Nelson67 (PS2/GCN), GBA
Third-person musou hack-and-slash
4-player (GCN)/2-player (PS2) local split-screen co-op campaign & competitive multiplayer with bots
Based on Soul Hunter (1999) anime series
8 (PS2)/4 (GCN) playable characters
Koei - CreatorTsutomu AnoRyu FujisakiStarsJessie James GrelleTyler WalkerJ. Michael TatumTaikobo is a young sennin working hard under the tutelage of Master Genshitenson. Seemingly ill-suited for study and meditation, Taikobo is thus assigned a very different task-to free the human world of malevolent spiritual influence, by defeating and sealing all 365 figures on the Hoshin List. At the head of that list stands Dakki, a hoshin who has spent long years ingratiating herself into human culture, to the point where she now serves as the Yin Empress. Taikobo may not have the strength to defeat Dakki, but he's determined to prove himself, and he'll soon discover new allies in the most unexpected places.23 episodes
Inspired by Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel
Blu-ray [FUNimation Entertainment (The Complete Series): 2xBD-50, 2.0 Dolby TrueHD (JPN), 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (ENG dub), ENG subs]
C-Station - CreatorJianhe ZhengStarsDanni PanDawei LiangQiege QinThe battle between Gods and Men and Dark Ones. Adaptation of the feng shen ji manhua.4 seasons, 154 episodes
Based on Feng Shen Ji manhua
Inspired by Investiture of the Gods (1605) novel - DirectorDing MaStarsQimeng ChengShuai ChiXingtong YaoNezha, a movie with action and fantasy.