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| Why You Still Can't Watch Creation of the Gods II Online – and When You Might be Able to Stream on Netflix (Sohu) |
The sequel to China’s fantasy war epic Creation of the Gods landed in cinemas earlier this year with a thunderous Lunar New Year release. But half a year on, fans outside the mainland are still asking: “When’s Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force coming to Netflix, Prime Video, or iTunes?”
As of mid-June 2025, there’s no official word on when the film will be hitting digital platforms. Nada. Zip. Still radio silence from the production or any major streaming service. But don’t worry—we’ve had a dig through past trends and pieced together a pretty solid prediction based on how these things usually go.
🧭 The Usual Chinese Film Release Cycle
Most big-budget Chinese films follow a tried-and-tested rollout model:
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Cinema first, always. Box office is still king, especially during peak seasons like Lunar New Year.
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Streaming later—often much later. There’s normally a gap of 2 to 10 months between the theatrical premiere and digital release, depending on licensing deals and how well the film performs in cinemas.
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China gets first dibs. Platforms like iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku and Mango TV usually stream it domestically before any international platforms get a look in.
The goal? Maximise cinema revenue before cashing in on global streaming.
🧐 What Happened With Creation of the Gods I?
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Let’s look at the first film in the trilogy—Kingdom of Storms. That one dropped in Chinese cinemas on 20 July 2023, followed by international screenings starting in September 2023.
And the digital release? Not until 28 May 2024. That’s a 10-month gap, which tracks with the usual “play the long game” strategy.
Eventually, it landed on:
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Amazon Prime Video
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Apple TV / iTunes
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Vudu
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Netflix (but only in certain regions, and not right away)
Disney+, HBO Max, and the like? Didn’t touch it.
🔥 What About Creation of the Gods II?
The second instalment—Demon Force—hit theatres in China and selected countries between 29–31 January 2025, perfectly timed for Lunar New Year crowds.
As of now, still no official news about a streaming date. But if it mirrors the first film’s release pattern, we’re looking at a digital drop sometime around November 2025 to early 2026.
Yep, it’s a bit of a wait. But likely platforms include:
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Amazon Prime Video
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iTunes / Apple TV
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Vudu
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Netflix, probably again on a regional basis (not global)
We don’t expect to see it pop up on Disney+ or HBO Max, since they weren’t part of the first film’s release.
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🎯 Comparison Case: Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants
Not all Chinese blockbusters follow the same playbook. Take The Gallants, another major Lunar New Year release from January 2025.
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It was out in theatres on 29 Jan
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Then hit domestic streaming sites like iQIYI and Tencent by 11 April—just 2.5 months later!
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But as of mid-June, it still hasn’t made it to international platforms.
Why the rush? Possibly because the franchise is massive at home and needed to keep momentum going. But it also shows that release windows can vary quite a bit depending on strategy.
❌ No Official Statements Yet
There’s been zero official confirmation about digital release dates for either Creation of the Gods II or The Gallants. Streaming plans are usually only confirmed after the theatrical window ends, sometimes months later.
So don’t panic if your Netflix queue is missing a certain demon-slaying fantasy epic—it’s not just you.
📌 So, What’s the Likely Release Window?
Based on everything above, here’s our best guess:
| Title | Theatrical Release | Estimated Streaming Release | Likely Platforms |
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| Creation of the Gods II | 29–31 Jan 2025 | Nov 2025 – Feb 2026 | Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, maybe Netflix |
| The Gallants | 29 Jan 2025 | Already out in China (Apr 2025); International TBA | Possibly same platforms later in 2025 |
We’ll be keeping a close eye on official accounts, press releases, and digital storefronts for any updates.
📣 TL;DR: Be Patient, It’s Coming
If you’ve been waiting to stream Creation of the Gods II, you're not alone—and you're not being ghosted. The industry norm in China still leans toward “cinema first, streaming later,” especially for big-budget titles.
Hang tight, keep your popcorn handy, and check back later in the year. This one’s likely to be worth the wait.