Shanghai Fortress

In a future where extraterrestrial forces have besieged cities across the globe, the city of Shanghai becomes a primary site of resistance. The invaders seek a rare energy source found only on Earth, leading to a conflict where humanity must fight for survival. The story follows a young man who attempts to emulate a heroic general to help protect the planet from the alien onslaught.

This science fiction war film was directed by Teng Huatao and written by Jiang Nan. The cast features Han Lu, Shu Qi, Shi Liang, Godfrey Gao, Wang Gongliang, and Wang Sen. Produced by H.S.M. Entertainment in China, the movie had a budget of 30 million USD but earned 17 million USD at the worldwide box office, indicating it did not recoup its production costs. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 168 votes.