is a mainland Chinese-Hong Kong fantasy comedy adventure film and the sequel to the 2015 blockbuster Monster Hunt . Directed by Raman Hui, it continues the whimsical story of Wuba, the adorable radish-like baby monster born to be a king. Plot Overview

Reviews were mixed, with some critics praising the improved visual effects over the original. However, others felt the plot was nonsensical or catered strictly to younger audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes , it holds a score of , while its IMDb rating stands at 5.4/10 .

: The groups eventually unite to rescue Wuba from the evil monsters, leading to a family reunion. Production and Cast

: Meanwhile, Wuba's original human "parents," Huo Xiaolan and Song Tianyin , are searching for him. They join the Monster Hunter Bureau to upgrade their gear but eventually decide their mission is to protect Wuba rather than capture him.

Following the events of the first film, Wuba is on his own journey through the monster realm while darker forces—the assassins of the new monster king—hunt him down.

: The film had a massive budget of approximately RMB 900 million (US$143 million) and went on to gross US$361.7 million . Critical Reception

: Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Tu Sigu, Bai Baihe as Huo Xiaolan, and Boran Jing as Song Tianyin. Director : Raman Hui , who also co-directed Shrek the Third .

: While on the run, Wuba encounters Tu Sigu (played by Tony Leung), a charming but debt-ridden gambler, and his monster companion Ben-Ben.