Shang-Chi is getting a new look in Avengers: Doomsday, and Simu Liu says fans should expect something noticeably different this time around.
While speaking about his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Liu confirmed that Shang-Chi’s suit has been redesigned for the upcoming Avengers film.
“It’s a completely different suit that fit on me very differently,” Liu said, via X.
A New Direction For Shang-Chi
Liu didn’t reveal details about the suit’s design or how it differs visually, but the comment suggests a significant departure from the outfit introduced in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
That film established Shang-Chi’s look as both traditional and grounded in his family legacy, so a new suit could reflect how the character has evolved since then.
With Avengers: Doomsday expected to bring together multiple corners of the MCU, Shang-Chi’s updated suit may also signal a shift in his role within the larger Marvel universe.
What It Could Mean For Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel has kept plot details under wraps, but rumors surrounding Avengers: Doomsday suggest the film could dramatically reshape the MCU going forward.
A redesigned suit often accompanies a character’s growth, higher stakes, or a major turning point, something Marvel has done repeatedly with characters like Iron Man, Captain America, and Spider-Man.
For Shang-Chi, the new suit could hint at bigger responsibilities, new powers, or a darker direction as the MCU heads toward its next major crossover event.
Release info
Avengers: Doomsday will be released in theaters on December 18, 2026.
The confirmed cast includes Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Tom Hiddleston, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Danny Ramirez, Hannah John-Kamen, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Channing Tatum, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Lewis Pullman, and Robert Downey Jr.
