GKIDS Brings “New Gods: Yang Jian” to Theaters Nationwide January 20, 2023

GKIDS  announced today it will bring NEW GODS: YANG JIAN, the latest feature from the powerhouse Chinese animation studio Light Chaser Animation (White Snake, New Gods: Nezha Reborn) to cinemas nationwide starting January 20, 2023. Directed by Ji Zhao (White Snake, New Gods: Nezha Reborn) NEW GODS: YANG JIAN is the second installment of the studio’s “New Gods” series of animated action-fantasy epics inspired by Chinese mythological figures, following the 2021 feature New Gods: Nezha Reborn.

GKIDS will release NEW GODS: YANG JIAN theatrically in an all-new English language dub. As a part of GKIDS’ continued effort to work towards authentic and inclusive casting, GKIDS is proud to maintain an entirely AAPI dub cast for the film.

English Language Cast

Yang Jian: Nicholas Andrew Louie

Wanluo: Christine Lin

Master Yuding: Parry Shen

Chenxiang: Luke Naphat Sath

Shen Gongbao: James Sie

Synopsis

Thirteen years after Yang Jian (known to some as Erlang Shen) imprisoned his sister beneath a mountain, the once powerful god now scrapes by as a penniless bounty hunter. When a mysterious woman hires him for a new job, Yang Jian soon finds himself chasing down a familiar figure. He must stop Chenxiang, his long-lost nephew, who is in search of the magical lotus lantern that will free his mother, even if it will bring catastrophe. As Yang Jian confronts the actions of his past, he must face a host of dangerous vigilantes seeking the same treasure with the power to alter the balance of their worlds.

This latest entry in the New Gods universe from Light Chaser Animation (White Snake, New Gods: Nezha Reborn) features awe-inspiring action sequences set against breathtaking and wildly imaginative environments. Combining ancient lore with dazzling animation, New Gods: Yang Jian is a timeless adventure of epic proportions featuring one of China’s legendary mythic figures.