‘The Demon Hunter’ OTT release in India: When and where to watch this Chinese fantasy movie online

The popular Chinese fantasy movie ‘The Demon Hunter’ is all set to make its India debut on OTT. Originally released in April 2025, the movie quietly built attention for its blend of folklore, fantasy, and emotion-driven storytelling. As Chinese cinema continues to find new audiences globally, The Demon Hunter arrives in India at a time when interest in the genre is steadily growing, especially after record-breaking animated releases of Chinese movie ‘Ne Zha 2’.

The story driven by love, loss, and curses

At the centre of the film is Lang Wuji, whose love and duty send him into perilous lands in order to hunt demons and capable of saving his wife. This mission, however, takes a dark turn when Taoist Bai Yun placed a very sinister curse on him. As the spell slowly consumes his body and mind little by little, Lang Wuji will begin turning into the very thing he vowed previously to destroy. When hope nearly fades, the spirit of his wife awakens and reaches out to him. Together, they engage Bai Yun in the battle, though at great personal cost. With his humanity slipping away, his wife carries him to Tianyu Mountain and sets off alone, determined to find a cure and bring him back.

When and where to watch 'The Demon Hunter' in India

‘The Demon Hunter’ will begin streaming in India on January 2, 2026, on Lionsgate Play. With a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes, the fantasy drama offers a compact yet immersive experience.

Cast of 'The Demon Hunter'

Directed by Ren Yingjian, starring Cai Heng, Nan Sheng and Feng Li Jun ,Lemon Li, Shi Xuan Ru, Shen Bao Ping, Luo Yu Yao, and Yue Dong Feng. With its focus on eternal love, sacrifice, and destiny, The Demon Hunter positions itself as a poignant fantasy drama rather than a conventional action spectacle.