Despite long delays and uncertainty, Simu Liu says Shang-Chi 2 is still in the works, even as he sets his sights on two upcoming Avengers movies.
Speaking with People, Liu confirmed that Marvel hasn’t scrapped the Shang-Chi sequel, though it’s likely still years away.
“There’s not a whole lot to tease right now, other than I think, I sound like a broken record at this point, but it is happening,” Liu said of Shang-Chi 2.
Confirms Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars
The actor went on to confirm that Shang-Chi survives Doomsday and appears in Secret Wars.
“But I think the more immediate tease is of course, is Doomsday… which I was lucky enough to be a part of and will be lucky enough to be a part of its successor in Secret Wars,” he said.
Shang-Chi 2 Still in Limbo
While Liu remains hopeful, the reality is that Shang-Chi 2 has been in development limbo since its announcement. The first film was released in 2021, and with no official production date in sight, the sequel could land as much as seven or more years later — if it happens at all.
It’s also worth noting that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings wasn’t a breakout hit. The film earned only $432 million globally, falling short of typical Marvel box office expectations.
Director Now Focused on Spider-Man
Adding more doubt is the fact that director Destin Daniel Cretton is now focused on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, another major MCU project.
Cretton was also previously attached to direct Avengers: Kang Dynasty before exiting the project.
Marvel has not provided updates on the sequel’s timeline, and it’s unclear whether Cretton will return to Shang-Chi 2 at all.
