Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Shanghai

If you loved Shanghai, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

2014★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shanghai for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A new member has joined Eli and the Shane Gang! Junjie, once the protector of the Eastern Caverns, is a master of the slugslinging art of Slug Fu! But even with the power of five s...

#2
South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID

South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID

2021★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shanghai for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

If Stan, Kyle and Cartman could just work together, they could go back in time to make sure Covid never happened. But traveling back to the past seems to be the easy answer until t...

#3
The Man with the Golden Gun

The Man with the Golden Gun

1974★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shanghai for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scara...

#4
Fantastic Return to Oz

Fantastic Return to Oz

2019★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shanghai for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A year to the day after Dorothy and the people of the Emerald City defeated Urfin Jus, the villain is trying to exact his revenge. To command the army of Carraci, however, Urfin ne...

#5
Narco Sub

Narco Sub

2021★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shanghai for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A former U.S. Navy Seal is forced to become the international criminal he once fought against when a powerful and violent drug cartel kidnaps his wife and daughter....

#6
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

1997★ 4.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Shanghai for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A group of heroic warriors has only six days to save the planet in "Mortal Kombat Annihilation." To succeed they must survive the most spectacular series of challenges any human, o...