Summary:
- Simu Liu has confirmed that Shang-Chi 2 is in development, though the release date is still unclear.
- He expressed excitement about the sequel, calling it “amazing.”
Simu Liu recently confirmed that the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is indeed in the works.
While Marvel Studios has yet to make an official announcement regarding the project, Liu assured fans that progress is being made.
In an interview with PTI (via Times of India), Liu shared, “A lot of it is above my pay grade, but it’s definitely happening. I’m very excited to work on it, and it’s going to be amazing. I really can’t say anything beyond that.”
Although Marvel has not formally confirmed a release date for Shang-Chi 2, there are several untitled projects scheduled on Marvel Studios’ calendar over the next few years.
These dates include February 13, 2026; November 6, 2026; July 23, 2027; and November 5, 2027—all of which could potentially accommodate the sequel.
The MCU’s upcoming slate includes Captain America: Brave New World, set to premiere on February 14, 2025, followed by Thunderbolts on May 2, 2025. Fans can also look forward to The Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25, 2025, and Blade on November 7, 2025.
The next big ensemble film, Avengers: Doomsday, is scheduled for May 1, 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars closing out the current phase on May 7, 2027.
Release Date for Shang-Chi Sequel Still Up in the Air
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings premiered in Hollywood on August 16, 2021, and was released in the U.S. on September 3 as part of MCU Phase Four. The film earned over $432 million globally, making it the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2021.
It was lauded for its portrayal of Asian culture, thrilling action sequences, and standout performances from the cast, including Simu Liu and Tony Leung. The film also received a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 94th Academy Awards.
Back in 2021, Kevin Feige hinted at Shang-Chi’s future in the MCU, saying, “The early reactions to the characters and to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings itself gives me great hope that people will want to see more of these characters. We certainly have many ideas of where to take them and where to put them.
What’s so fun is that we know the movie‘s working when it’s not just the title character that people ask about, but it is the co-stars or the supporting players that people ask about. And in this movie in particular, that’s heartening because we think they’re spectacular, and we think they have great potential in the future.”
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is currently available to stream on Disney+.
