Alternative adaptations of 'Journey to the West' are not selling well in Vietnamese theaters.

"Journey to the West: Uproar" is a box office flop in Vietnamese theaters. The film, inspired by one of the Four Great Classical Novels of China, has only grossed 750 million VND after two weeks of release.

According to Box Office Vietnam statistics, on June 9th, Journey to the West only sold over 30 tickets, bringing in 3 million VND in revenue. Nationwide, the film only has about 24 screenings left – a very low number for a film released just two weeks ago. The film's total revenue in the Vietnamese market is currently recorded at 750 million VND.

The new film grossed 750 million VND in Vietnam.

In recent days, Journey to the West has generated little interest or discussion. Many people are unaware of its theatrical release, partly due to limited screenings and partly due to a lack of investment in marketing.

The film is currently near the bottom of the box office charts, and its release date is not far off with modest box office figures.

Before its disastrous box office performance in Vietnam, Journey to the West: Uproar was a name that piqued the curiosity of Asian audiences thanks to its unique approach, transforming the classic pilgrimage to obtain the scriptures into a time-traveling adventure with a family-friendly comedic twist.

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The film opens with the familiar scene of Tang Sanzang and his disciples embarking on their journey to the West to obtain the scriptures. However, this time, the group is missing Zhu Bajie. Midway through their journey, the group is unexpectedly pursued by a series of demons such as Princess Iron Fan, the Spider Demon, the Nine-Tailed Fox, and the Bull Demon King, all aiming to devour Tang Sanzang to achieve immortality.

During the chaotic battle, Sun Wukong is struck by the Banana Leaf Fan and flung through a spatial rift, landing in a massive garbage dump in modern-day Thailand. Left behind in his familiar mythical world , the Monkey King is unexpectedly taken in and cared for by a group of impoverished children. From here, the film gradually shifts into a touching story of friendship between a god and a human, while also incorporating many satirical social commentary details in the familiar style of Thai cinema.

The film's content was not well-received.

However, many adult viewers believe the film takes a simplistic, child-oriented approach and lacks depth compared to other versions of Journey to the West . Some opinions suggest the script primarily focuses on mindless comedic elements, neglecting logic and emotional depth. This is also why the work appeals to a niche audience.

On the other hand, some opinions still defend the work, arguing that Journey to the West: Uproar is essentially a commercial comedy, made to serve pure entertainment rather than being a serious adaptation.

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