New Gods: Yang Jian 2022

Overview

New Gods: Yang Jian is a 2022 film that blends the genres of animation, adventure, fantasy, and comedy. The story takes place fifteen hundred years after the war of gods, a period during which the heaven has declined. The narrative follows the character Yang Jian, also known as the God of Erlang, who earns his livelihood by working as a catcher. The plot centers on a specific mission assigned to Yang Jian, in which he is ordered to hunt down a young man who is revealed to be his own nephew. The production has a total runtime of two hours and eight minutes. In the United States, the film was released on January 20, 2023. It is categorized as not rated. The film has been tracked by various video-on-demand platforms and has been subject to audience evaluations regarding its content. The promotional materials for the film describe the protagonist as the God of War who returns while fighting for peace.