Toei Animation took the stage at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France this week to preview its upcoming hybrid animated feature, Monkey Quest. The film blends 2D and 3D animation, with studio SANZIGEN handling the 3D elements.
Story
Loosely inspired by the Chinese literary classic Journey to the West, Monkey Quest is set in the not-so-distant future and follows Ellie, a 12-year-old girl, and her 1-year-old brother Adam. The siblings free Okon, a long-forgotten protector of Earth, and must battle the villainous Vex across an intergalactic adventure.
Voice Cast
- Adam Devine as Okon
- Elsie Fisher as Ellie
- J.K. Simmons as Vex
Production Team
The film is a Japan–U.S. co-production featuring an international crew of animators. Key creative personnel include:
- Naoto Oshima, the designer behind Sonic the Hedgehog, who co-created the concept and characters alongside producer Joseph Chou (The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim)
- David N. Weiss (Shrek 2), who wrote the screenplay and serves as co-director
- Stephanie Ma Stine (Kung-Fu Panda 4), co-director
- Takao Noguchi, character designer and co-director
- Yoshi Ikezawa of Toei Animation, producer
Sunghoo Park, known for directing Jujutsu Kaisen and The God of High School, contributed to the film’s action sequences and provided storyboards.
Release and Distribution
Monkey Quest is currently in post-production and is targeting a 2027 theatrical release. Charades will handle worldwide distribution.
Gaming Universe
In November 2024, Toei Animation partnered with Spaceport Technologies and Twin Atlas to launch a Roblox game tied to the project, titled Hypergalactic: Monkey Quest, designed as a hub for a connected universe of games. Toei has also previously announced a separate partnership with Spaceport Technologies for Fortnite.
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