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Hundun is a powerful demon who kidnaps children to increase his power. He becomes Sun Wukong's adversary.
Personality
Cruel, manipulative and contemptuous, he believes himself superior to all.
Powers & abilities
He wields powerful magic, able to move rock and take several forms.
History
His demons pursue Jiang Liu'er and a little girl. He faces Sun Wukong in a spectacular final battle.
Relationships
Sun Wukong is his enemy. His demons do his bidding.
Key moments
- The attack on the village.
- The pursuit of the children.
- The final battle with Sun Wukong.
In the adaptations
The name Hundun comes from a creature of chaos in Chinese mythology; the character was created for the film.
Did you know?
- Hundun (混沌) means "chaos" in Chinese.
- He does not appear in Journey to the West.
Our take
Hundun is an effective villain whose threat lets the Monkey King become a hero again.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan