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The Shanghai Cobra — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Shanghai Cobra?
The Shanghai Cobra is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is The Shanghai Cobra on Netflix?
No, The Shanghai Cobra is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.
Is The Shanghai Cobra on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Shanghai Cobra is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.
Where can I watch The Shanghai Cobra for free?
The Shanghai Cobra is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is there a sequel to The Shanghai Cobra?
Yes — The Shanghai Cobra is followed by Dark Alibi (1946) in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection.
Is there a prequel to The Shanghai Cobra?
Yes — The Red Dragon (1945) comes before The Shanghai Cobra in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection.
Is The Shanghai Cobra part of a trilogy?
No — The Shanghai Cobra is part of the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection, which has 22 films.
How many movies are in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection?
There are 22 films in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection: Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938), Charlie Chan in Reno (1939), Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939), City in Darkness (1939), Charlie Chan in Panama (1940), Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940), Murder Over New York (1940), Dead Men Tell (1941), Charlie Chan in Rio (1941), Castle in the Desert (1942), Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944), Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944), Black Magic (1944), The Jade Mask (1945), The Scarlet Clue (1945), The Red Dragon (1945), The Shanghai Cobra (1945), Dark Alibi (1946), Shadows Over Chinatown (1946), Dangerous Money (1946) and The Trap (1946).
