The Monster Is Coming (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, The Monster Is Coming is a drama, action and adventure film directed by Liu Pojun, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Kaos Island, co-constructed by High Seas International, has a beautiful environment and rich ecological resources. It is the last pure land for rare wild animals. The island's one-handed Fire Biotechnology accidentally lost two genetically mutated monsters in a transaction with its employer, causing a series of hurtful incidents. But what is unexpected is that while Song Nan, a young biologist, was investigating the incident, his biological daughter Xiaoting was abducted by a monster. What makes Song Nan even more unexpected is that these two mutated monsters are actually secretly related to his ex-wife Zhou Qian. An arduous task of searching, subduing the monster, and rescuing Xiaoting begins. In this race against time, Song Nan was unknowingly involved in a bigger conspiracy.

Who’s in it. The Monster Is Coming stars Zhang Haocheng, Ao Lei, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung and Su Jing, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, The Monster Is Coming has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monster Is Coming page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Monster Is Coming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.