League of Gods (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2016, League of Gods is an action and fantasy film directed by Koan Hui On, running about 130 minutes.

What it’s about. During the reign of King Zhou, an official enters his bedchamber, and is devoured by the monstrous tails of Daji, his concubine. Outside their city, several warriors within a metal wagon discuss their strategies to free the Invisible People and their Chief, when Jiang Ziya appears to them. He tells them that when King Zhou was younger, he let himself become possessed by the Black Dragon for his quest for power.

Who’s in it. League of Gods stars Jet Li as Jiang Ziya, Fan Bingbing as Daji, Huang Xiaoming as Yang Jian and Louis Koo as General Leopard (Mahamayuri), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, League of Gods has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $43.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch League of Gods page.

If you liked it. Fans of League of Gods tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch League of Gods (2016)?
In US, League of Gods is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is League of Gods worth watching?
League of Gods holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in League of Gods?
League of Gods stars Jet Li, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming, Louis Koo and AngelaBaby.
When was League of Gods released?
League of Gods was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.