LayarHijau.com – Fans of epic Chinese films are wondering: when will Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force be available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or iTunes? As of mid-June 2025, the film has yet to appear on any digital platform, and no official announcements have been made by the producers. However, by analyzing past release patterns—especially the first film—we can estimate when and where the sequel might go online.
General Streaming Patterns for Chinese Films
Most major Chinese films follow a traditional release window strategy:
Theatrical Premiere First: Films debut in cinemas domestically, and often internationally.
Streaming Comes Later: After an exclusive theatrical run, films are released to digital platforms.
Time Gap: There's typically a 2 to 10 month gap between theatrical and streaming release, depending on distribution deals and market strategy.
Domestic vs. International Platforms: Chinese platforms like iQiyi, Tencent Video, Youku, Bilibili, and Mango TV usually get the films earlier, while international platforms like Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and Netflix get them later.
This strategy aims to maximize box office revenue before tapping into the global streaming market.
Case Study: Creation of the Gods Film Series
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023)
The first film in the trilogy premiered in China on July 20, 2023, and later rolled out in international theaters starting September 2023. However, the digital and home media release didn’t arrive until May 28, 2024—about 10 months after its initial release. It became available on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and Vudu, and later appeared on Netflix in select regions.
This reflects a conservative release strategy, prioritizing theatrical profits before moving to digital.
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force (2025)
The second film was released simultaneously in China and several countries on January 29–31, 2025, during the Lunar New Year holiday. As of mid-June 2025, there's no official word on its streaming release. Based on the first film’s pattern, we can expect it to go digital around late 2025 or early 2026.
This means it's still within its exclusive theatrical window, and is likely to follow the same release path as the first film. If that’s the case, the platforms most likely to stream it are:
- Amazon Prime Video
- iTunes / Apple TV
- Vudu
- Netflix (in select regions, and likely later than others)
Case Study: Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants (2025)
Unlike the Creation of the Gods series, The Gallants had a much faster digital release strategy:
Theatrical Release: January 29, 2025
Domestic Streaming: April 11, 2025 (just 2.5 months later) on Tencent Video, iQIYI, Youku, and Mango TV
International Streaming: Still unavailable as of June 2025
This rapid digital rollout may have been influenced by the franchise's popularity, holiday timing, and an eagerness to capture domestic streaming audiences quickly.
No Official Streaming Statements Yet
So far, no official announcements have been made by the production or distribution teams regarding global streaming releases for either Creation of the Gods II or The Gallants. Streaming plans are typically announced near or after the end of theatrical runs. The industry standard in China still leans toward a “theaters first, streaming later” strategy to maximize box office income.
Conclusion: When and Where Will It Stream?
Looking at past trends:
- The first Creation of the Gods film took about 10 months to hit digital platforms.
- The second film will likely follow the same pattern, suggesting a late 2025 or early 2026 digital release.
- The most likely platforms include Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and Vudu.
- Netflix may stream the film in select countries, but likely not as a primary platform.
- Disney+ and HBO Max did not carry the first film, so they’re unlikely candidates.
Fans should keep an eye on official announcements from distributors and streaming services, as release plans can change.