
Snake 5: Monster City (2026) is a Chinese action-adventure monster film directed by Lin Zhenzhao. Part of the popular Chinese creature-feature series often known as the Snake franchise, the film combines disaster survival, fantasy creatures, and urban action. The story follows ordinary people trapped in a city suddenly overrun by prehistoric monsters, creating a high-stakes battle between humans and giant serpents. The movie was released digitally in China on January 29, 2026, continuing the franchise’s theme of giant snake attacks and survival drama.
The film centers on Wu Chuan, a prison inmate whose fate changes when a massive monster attack suddenly strikes the city. During the chaos, he manages to escape custody but soon realizes that freedom comes with a new and far greater danger. The city has been overrun by terrifying prehistoric creatures, including enormous serpents that hunt humans through the streets and ruined buildings.
While trying to survive the unfolding disaster, Wu Chuan discovers that his mother is trapped inside a chemical plant located in the most dangerous part of the city. Determined to save her, he embarks on a perilous journey through monster-infested areas while encountering other survivors who are also struggling to escape.
As the attacks intensify, the survivors learn that the chaos is being driven by a powerful ancient creature known as the Pangu King Serpent, a colossal monster capable of destroying the entire city. Wu Chuan gradually transforms from a desperate fugitive into an unlikely leader, guiding the group in a final effort to defeat the monstrous threat and prevent the complete collapse of the city.