‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ from the Marvel Cinematic Universe swept the world by storm in 2021. The first Marvel film directed by an Asian filmmaker and primarily starring an Asian ensemble, which starred Simu Liu as the best martial artist alive, not only shattered box office projections but also marked a significant milestone as the first Marvel picture directed by an Asian filmmaker and primarily starring an Asian ensemble. Fans were overjoyed to find that a sequel was in the works, but updates on ‘Shang-Chi 2‘ have been scant since then. Simu Liu, the charismatic actor who plays Shang-Chi, recently shared some unfortunate news about the delay.
A Promising Release Date Deferred
Simu Liu revealed on social media that ‘Shang-Chi 2’ was originally scheduled to be released immediately after an Avengers film. However, due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond his control, the sequel is constantly being postponed. While Liu did not clarify which Avengers film he was alluding to, fans are left wondering about Shang-Chi’s future inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The ever-changing release schedule for upcoming Marvel films has only added to the confusion. Nonetheless, Liu remains optimistic that more specific information will be given shortly.
The Long Wait
Despite the delay, ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ was a critical and commercial success, grossing $224.5 million in the United States and $432.2 million worldwide. Simu Liu’s acting captivated viewers, generating questions about his future involvement in Marvel productions. While specifics about the sequel are scant, fans are looking forward to filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton‘s return to deepen the film’s story.
Cretton is presently working on other Marvel projects, including the Wonder Man series and ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,’ so it’s unclear when he’ll be available to helm the film. As a result, the film’s release date appears to be pushed out to 2027 or later, especially given Marvel’s three-movie-per-year plan and the highly anticipated ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’
Despite the wait, Simu Liu is excited to return to Shang-Chi’s realm and explore new aspects of the character. Fans are looking forward to learning the origins of the Ten Rings and seeing Xialing continue to lead the organization. In the end, while the delay in release may disappoint fans, it also builds excitement for the continuation of Shang-Chi’s journey and the interesting possibilities that lie ahead in the ever-evolving Marvel Cinematic Universe.
