The Demon Hunter OTT release date in India: When and where to watch Cai Heng and Nan Sheng's Chinese fantasy drama?

While Chinese movie Ne Zha 2 makes record in 2025 by becoming the highest-grossing animated flick of all time with a worldwide box office collection of $2.2 billion, some underrated Chinese movies are making their India debuts digitally in 2026. The Demon Hunter, which was released in April, is now coming to India through Lionsgate Play. The Demon Hunter blends adventure and fantasy, highlighting Chinese folklore and heavy sword fights, focusing on their historical elements and eternal love.

When to watch The Demon Hunter online?

The Chinese fantasy drama is coming to India next year on Lionsgate Play (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) on January 2, 2026. The Demon Hunter has a duration of 1-hour 39-minute, and stars Cai Heng, Nan Sheng and Feng Li Jun in the leads. Apart from them, the movie also features Lemon Li, Shi Xuan Ru, Shen Bao Ping, Luo Yu Yao and Yue Dong Feng in supporting roles.

What to expect from The Demon Hunter?

Driven by his deep love and responsibility of saving his wife, Lang Wuji (Cai Heng) embarks on a dangerous journey into the wild. His goal is to hunt down the demons that can save her and ensure her safety. However, Lang Wuji's journey takes a tragic turn when he gets lured into an evil trap set by Taoist Bai Yun and gets stuck by a terrible curse that begins to twist his body and mind, slowly transforming him into one of the very monsters he had sworn to fight.

Just when Lang Wuji is about to lose his humanity forever, the spirit of his wife (Lemon Li) awakens. Despite the danger, the spirit reaches out to him, and together they fight back against the Taoist Bai Yun. After the defeat, Lang Wuji's wife carries him to the Tianyu Mountain to rest. Leaving him behind with a heavy heart, she began a long and difficult journey of her own, searching every corner of the world for a cure to break the curse and bring him back.

The Demon Hunter FAQs:

Q. Where to watch The Demon Hunter in India?

A. Chinese movie The Demon Hunter (2025) is arriving in India on Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) on January 2, 2026.

Q. Who stars in The Demon Hunter movie?

A. Chinese movie The Demon Hunter features Cai Heng, Nan Sheng and Feng Li Jun in the leads.