Beyond Wukong
Series · 2026 · China
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Beyond Wukong (后西游记) is a 30-episode fantasy drama made entirely with AI by Mango TV's AIGC Innovation Content Center and aired on Hunan TV from 31 August 2026. It picks up a thousand years after Journey to the West with a new stone monkey, Sun Xiaosheng. Episodes are about 40 minutes long. You can watch in the Mango TV app, on Hunan TV (broadcast), or free with English subtitles on Hunan TV's YouTube channel. Searches spike with each new batch and the debate over AI on television.
Where to watch Beyond Wukong
The first row is the primary source: YouTube - China HunanTV Official Channel, free to watch. Every other row is a channel or app that also carries it. Links open in a new tab.
| Platform | Type | Cost | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube - China HunanTV Official Channel | YouTube | Free | Open | '[CC] FULL Beyond Wukong S1 Episode 1' with English subtitles |
| YouTube - Mango Animation (芒果TV漫剧) | YouTube | Free | Open | EP01 and multi-episode compilations |
| Mango TV app | App | Free to start, then paid | In the app only | SVIP members see 3 episodes early, VIP 2 |
| Hunan TV (broadcast) | Other platform | Free | In the app only | Prime-time telecast |
In China, the Mango TV app streams Beyond Wukong on a freemium model: regular viewers follow the broadcast schedule, VIP members get two episodes early and SVIP three. We could not capture a direct listing link, so search 后西游记 inside the app. Hunan TV (broadcast) airs it in the 20:00 prime-time slot, with Mango TV streaming from 18:00 the same day. Both are Mandarin only.
Everywhere else, YouTube is the practical choice. YouTube - China HunanTV Official Channel posts full episodes labelled [CC] with English subtitles; turn them on from the CC button in the YouTube app or a browser. YouTube - Mango Animation (芒果TV漫剧) has EP01 and multi-episode compilations, mostly without English. No region lock has been reported. Each 40-minute episode is a large file, so on mobile data choose 480p or wait for Wi-Fi.
About Beyond Wukong
A millennium after the original pilgrimage, a new stone monkey is born on Flower Fruit Mountain. Sun Xiaosheng trains under the immortal Tongbi Xian, with Granny Qingluo, Taibai Jinxing and Yama among the figures he meets, and his temper soon carries him into the underworld and the courts of heaven. The opening Huaguoshan chapter covers his birth and training; a second pilgrimage is the series' long arc. Beyond Wukong keeps the mischief of the classic while starting from a blank slate.
Season 1 has 30 episodes of about 40 minutes, released in batches: EP1-5 on 31 August 2026 and EP6-10 on 4 October 2026, with the show produced and reviewed episode by episode while on air. Mango TV generated all visuals and performances with Seedance 2.0 and 2.5 through its Mango Lingchuang platform; no live actors appear. The studio is Mango TV / Hunan TV, and the YouTube uploads carry English CC subtitles.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | AI-generated series |
| Released | 31 August 2026 |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin Chinese |
| Genre | Fantasy, Mythology, Adventure, Animation |
| Episodes | 30 in Season 1 (released in batches: EP1-5 'Huaguoshan chapter' on 2026-08-31, EP6-10 on 2026-10-04) · about 40 minutes |
| Made by | Mango TV AIGC Innovation Content Center · Mango TV / Hunan TV |
| AI tools | Seedance 2.0 and 2.5 via Mango TV's Mango Lingchuang AI platform |
| Cast and characters | Sun Xiaosheng (the little stone monkey), Tongbi Xian, Granny Qingluo, Taibai Jinxing, Yama |
| Also known as | 后西游记, The Later Journey to the West, Hou Xi You Ji |
Why it is popular
Beyond Wukong is a television first, and the numbers reflect a broadcast audience more than a YouTube one. On its debut it took the top rating among provincial satellite channels in its slot, and Mango Super Media's stock hit its daily limit two days running. As of 26 October 2026, EP01 has 527,282 views on YouTube - Mango Animation (芒果TV漫剧) and 158,984 on the English-subtitled upload from Hunan TV's own YouTube channel. Mango TV app plays are not published. The audience is Chinese first, with a growing English-subtitle following; TechNode and 36Kr covered it for international readers.
Popularity snapshot as of 26 October 2026: EP01 527,282 views on Mango Animation's channel and 158,984 on Hunan TV's official [CC] upload (2026-10-26); #1 rating among provincial satellite channels in its slot on debut; Mango Super Media stock hit its daily limit two days running
Trailer and first look
The clip below opens on YouTube in a new tab. It is the maker’s own upload, not a copy.
Play the trailer on YouTubeHow to watch Beyond Wukong safely
A prime-time hit with free YouTube episodes should need no download sites, yet they appear anyway, offering all 30 episodes when only ten had aired. Those pages harvest logins or push fake Mango TV APKs. Install Mango TV from the app stores only, never pay a reseller for VIP access, and never type an OTP into a site that promises early episodes of Beyond Wukong. Report re-uploads that strip the Hunan TV credits.
- Install apps only from the Play Store or the App Store, and check that the developer name matches the maker’s website.
- No real source asks for your card details, a one-time code or a “human verification” step before a free episode plays.
- Copies on random channels are often cut, watermarked or wrongly labelled; prefer the links on this page.
- On a phone, use a data saver or a lower quality setting if the episodes buffer, and report scams to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in in India.
Questions people ask
Where can I watch Beyond Wukong?
In China, in the Mango TV app or on Hunan TV (broadcast) in prime time. Internationally, YouTube - China HunanTV Official Channel uploads full episodes with English CC subtitles, and YouTube - Mango Animation (芒果TV漫剧) has EP01 and compilations. Those four are the sources connected to the makers; others are re-uploads.
Is Beyond Wukong free?
The YouTube episodes are free with ads, and the Hunan TV broadcast is free to air. The Mango TV app is freemium: anyone can follow the regular schedule, while paid VIP and SVIP members see two or three episodes early. There is no need to pay anyone outside Mango TV.
How many episodes does Beyond Wukong have?
Season 1 has 30 episodes of about 40 minutes each. They are released in batches while the show is produced: EP1-5, the Huaguoshan chapter, arrived on 31 August 2026 and EP6-10 on 4 October 2026. The remaining batches follow on the same pattern, so check the channels for the latest.
Is Beyond Wukong made by AI?
Yes, fully. Mango TV's AIGC Innovation Content Center generated every visual and performance with Seedance 2.0 and 2.5 through its Mango Lingchuang AI platform, with no live actors. It is the first fully AI-generated long-form drama to air in prime time on a major Chinese satellite channel, which is why it drew so much coverage.
Is Beyond Wukong available in India and in English?
Yes for English subtitles: the uploads on Hunan TV's YouTube channel are marked [CC] and include English. The audio is Mandarin; there is no English dub. The YouTube channel is not known to be region-locked, so viewers in India can watch. The Mango TV app is aimed at China and may not list the show elsewhere.
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