Summary
Simu Liu offers a new update onShang-Chi 2, confirming theMarvel Cinematic Universesequel is still in the works. One of the newest heroes in the MCU, who fans are waiting to see come back as soon as possible, is Shang-Chi, following his debut in 2021. Despite coming out during the global COVID-19 pandemic,the ending ofShang-Chileft the audience wanting more. It’s been reported thatMarvel is working onShang-Chi 2, though the studio hasn’t formally announced it.
In a new interview with PTI (viaTimes of India), Liu was asked if he could reveal anything new aboutShang-Chi 2. Without getting too specific about it,Liu promised thatShang-Chi 2is still happening. He shared the following:
A lot of it is above my pay grade, but it’s definitely happening. So just very excited to kind of work on it and it’s going to be amazing. I really can’t say anything beyond that.
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When Shang-Chi 2 Could Release In Marvel’s Movie Slate
Even though Marvel Studios hasn’t released any concreteShang-Chi 2updates, something is clearly going on behind the scenes for Liu to be able to state that the movie is still happening. If that is indeed the plan, there are two approaches to getShang-Chi 2to land somewhere inThe Multiverse Saga. As of right now, there are four dates on Marvel Studios' schedule over the next few years with untitled projects slotted in there.
IfShang-Chi 2starts filming in early 2025, the sequel could easily land on the Aug 18, 2025, slot, presuming that post-production doesn’t get dragged out for too long. However, ifShang-Chi 2began principal photography in Q3 or Q4 of 2025, Liu’s film could be released on August 10, 2025. Both the 2026 dates are dependent onShang-Chi 2also having its script ready, which is unclear at this point.
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It wouldn’t be shocking, however, ifShang-Chi 2is saved until after The Multiverse Saga and arrives at the start of Phase 7. Whether it is on July 23 or Jul 24, 2025,Shang-Chi 2could be one of the first MCU projects to explore whatever becomes of the franchise afterAvengers: Secret Wars, which is rumored to lead to a soft reboot of the timeline. Hopefully, more news onShang-Chi 2will emerge sooner rather than later.
Shang-Chi 2
Cast
Shang-Chi 2 is the direct sequel to Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. It brings back Simu Liu’s titular martial arts expert after his fight with his father Xu Wenwu, now wielding the ten rings and confident in his skills as a superhero.
