SHANG-CHI Star Simu Liu Takes A Shot At Sequel Delay While Commenting On MAN OF TOMORROW Announcement

SHANG-CHI Star Simu Liu Takes A Shot At Sequel Delay While Commenting On MAN OF TOMORROW Announcement

A Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sequel hasn't materialised in the four years since its release, and lead star Simu Liu has taken a cheeky shot at Marvel Studios after the Man of Tomorrow news.

By JoshWilding - Sep 04, 2025 01:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Shang-Chi

Despite kicking its way into theaters when moviegoers were still wary about heading to multiplexes, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings grossed an impressive $432.2 million in 2021. 

Nearly four years later, we're still waiting to see Shang-Chi in action again. Fortunately, Simu Liu has been confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, but there was a time when it looked like the character would be a central focus of the Multiverse Saga.

Shang-Chi was reportedly being lined up to take centre stage in Shang-Chi and the Wreckage of Time (a movie we expected Marvel Studios to announce at 2022's San Diego Comic-Con) and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

Plans changed, and Shang-Chi's Ten Rings likely no longer have ties to Kang. Still, that's an easy "retcon" when they hail from Kakaranthara (the home of Fin Fang Foom) in the comics.

For the time being, work on the sequel appears to have completely stalled, especially with filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton busy shooting Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Reacting to a post about Superman follow-up, Man of Tomorrow, Liu cheekily referenced his frustrations with Shang-Chi 2 taking such a long time to materialise, courtesy of a well-chosen emoji. 

Based on how much time has passed and the fact that moviegoers will only turn up for superhero movies that are event-level epics, the odds of a Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings follow-up are slim. The character should easily find a place in other team-up projects—he may even briefly team up with Spidey next summer if the rumblings we've heard are accurate—but another solo outing isn't a sure thing. 

Asked about a Spider-Man: Brand New Day cameo earlier this year, Liu said, "Oh, I’m not even - I’m not even going near that one," the actor laughed. "I haven’t heard anything. I love people who love those movies, and I also love those movies."

Before that, he'd addressed concerns about his sequel being shelved now that Cretton (who was once in line to helm Avengers: The Kang Dynasty) has shifted focus to the web-slinger. 

"I don’t think anything’s been impacted," he said. "I think we’re all...I speak to Destin often and there’s nothing coming out of both of us but excitement to make this film."

Superman was released this past July, and Man of Tomorrow looks set to follow less than two years later. That's a quick turnaround for a sequel, but one that fans have responded positively to in an age where it's not uncommon to be left waiting for anywhere up to five years.

Stay tuned for updates on Shang-Chi's MCU future as we have them. 

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InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 9/4/2025, 1:07 PM
What the hell is a Shang Chi?
Deadinside
Deadinside - 9/4/2025, 3:38 PM
@InfinitePunches -
🤔 Isn't that a Starbucks drink...? ☮️☕️😛
Alucard28
Alucard28 - 9/4/2025, 1:13 PM
I didn't liked Shang-Chi much. It's not bad but it didn't felt special to me.

Personally, I wouldn't be upset if there's not sequel at all.
Jackraow21
Jackraow21 - 9/4/2025, 1:16 PM
@Alucard28 - Same.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 9/4/2025, 1:30 PM
@Alucard28 - They completely bypassed and ingnored the appeal of the comics which were essentially kung-fu James Bond adventures in favor of a generic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ripoff.
tram84
tram84 - 9/4/2025, 1:14 PM
"grossed an impressive $432.2 million" 😂
JacobsLadder
JacobsLadder - 9/4/2025, 1:24 PM
@tram84 - The Eternals saved lives.
Reborn
Reborn - 9/4/2025, 1:30 PM
@tram84 - The movie was released in 2021 when Covid was still pretty much a thing worldwide and its from a unknown asian character, it did well.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 9/4/2025, 1:50 PM
@Reborn - It also road the coat tails of equity from when the MCU was much better.
NonPlayerC
NonPlayerC - 9/4/2025, 1:52 PM
@Reborn - Yeah it did do well, especially for not being release in china. Sims Lui might just be on the bad side of Marvel. China didn't release it because critical comments from him. He seems to express his dislikes publicly which corporations dont like much. I dont think trolling marvel with comments like this helps. I get everyone here has free speech but when your free speech hurts your bosses bottom line they tend to not be happy with you. Even so, without china and during covid it did well
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 9/4/2025, 1:18 PM
Shame because it has nothing to do with him. A bunch of stuff happened after that movie came out that forced the studio to put the sequel on the back burner.
movieguy18
movieguy18 - 9/4/2025, 1:20 PM
The title of this article is completely MISLEADING. Yes, Liu has been outspoken the last couple of years in regards to getting Shang-Chi 2 being greenlit but I don’t see an issue with his most recent statements. Let’s not create unnecessary drama.
JacobsLadder
JacobsLadder - 9/4/2025, 1:23 PM
Chump took a back seat to the MCU's Katie in his own movie. That's what Feige wanted to do with Blade, make him a secondary character to a bunch of girl bosses.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 9/4/2025, 1:33 PM
@JacobsLadder -

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JacobsLadder
JacobsLadder - 9/4/2025, 2:02 PM
@Nomis929 - [frick]ing hell.
EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 9/4/2025, 2:09 PM
@JacobsLadder - No, he really didn't.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 9/4/2025, 2:11 PM
@JacobsLadder - ;)

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WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/4/2025, 1:37 PM
Shang Chi was good up until he the last 30 minutes. Awkwafina's character was abysmal though. Ditch her for the love of God.

Reboot the MCU and DCU

HistoryofMatt
HistoryofMatt - 9/4/2025, 1:38 PM
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THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 9/4/2025, 1:42 PM
Simu, ill talk to James “ wont shut the [frick] up” Gunn

We may have a place for you at DC.

For [frick]s sake
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/4/2025, 1:45 PM
Man , I do feel for him since it’s not his fault at all and is pretty much down the circumstances since it’s been a tumultuous Multiverse Saga in general for me due to many external factors such as Co-Vid , 2 strikes and the whole Majors controversy amongst others aswell as internal with the D+ mandate etc.

Anyway , I do hope we get a sequel as one of the first ones up post SW since I think this version of Shang Chi and his world have potential so I hope they develop them further (plus we still have the plot thread of the Ten Rings being a beacon for something to deal with) since I liked the first one quite a bit aswell.

Hell given they are other hidden cities , have the sequel be Shang Chi:Tournament of the Heavenly Cities!!.

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UnderBelly
UnderBelly - 9/4/2025, 1:50 PM
If Shang Chi had come out before Endgame, maybe after Captain Marvel, it would have been much more appreciated, not to mention that pre pandemic money snd buzz.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 9/4/2025, 1:52 PM
No one cares about Shang Chi. People blame Covid but I argue it did as well as it did because it was still riding the equity wave from when the MCU was better. If it came out today, it would totally bomb.
MisterBones
MisterBones - 9/4/2025, 1:54 PM
"I genuinely don't remember the last time a superhero movie had a sequel turnaround this fast"

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) followed The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Batman Returns (1992) followed Batman (1989)
Iron Man 2 (2010) followed Iron Man (2008)
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) followed Fantastic Four (2005)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) was released two years after Spider-Man (2002)
Thor: The Dark World: (2013) was released two years after Thor (2011)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier(2014) followed by Captain America: Civil War (2016)
WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/4/2025, 2:11 PM
@MisterBones - Don't even bother. These Gunn nuthuggers are delusional
WalletsClosed
WalletsClosed - 9/4/2025, 2:11 PM
@MisterBones - Don't even bother. These Gunn nutthuggers are delusional
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 9/4/2025, 2:15 PM
@MisterBones - Quick, someone post a community note!
bobevanz
bobevanz - 9/4/2025, 2:34 PM
@WalletsClosed - WTF does this have to do with Gunn? You're like his crazy ex or some shit
RolandD
RolandD - 9/4/2025, 2:34 PM
@MisterBones - Someone can’t take a joke. Not everything is meant to be taken literally.
SATW42
SATW42 - 9/4/2025, 1:54 PM
Here before someone says "[frick] Simu Liu" and then any rational person goes "why"

and then I have to explain people (conservatives) are still mad at him because he called out a company on the dragons den, Canadas version of shark tank
rebellion
rebellion - 9/4/2025, 1:55 PM
bet this guy is gone after secret wars
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 9/4/2025, 1:58 PM
Superman is one of the most well known heroes ever, Shang-Chi is a D list (maybe C list if you push it) character. Of course, the first one will have a much higher demand for a sequel than his character. Completely different realities.
SATW42
SATW42 - 9/4/2025, 2:06 PM
@Urubrodi - he never once implied it should, and instead made an emoji response that's clearly a joke.
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 9/4/2025, 2:15 PM
@SATW42 - Well he clearly made the joke cause he's bummed out that his movie hasn't gotten a sequel yet. Which is fair enough, but Superman is not a parameter to be followed. Something like Ant-Man or Guardians of the Galaxy should be.
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 9/4/2025, 2:17 PM
@SATW42 - These dudes have no grasp on reality. They see Jinkx Monsoon joking about playing Mystique and they're in the comments saying "Disney has finally gone too far!" Simu Liu posts an emoji on a social media post and they're in the comments saying that he's too full of himself, or pointing out that Shang Chi isn't as popular as Superman (NO SHIT?) It's exhausting.
RolandD
RolandD - 9/4/2025, 2:35 PM
@Clintthahamster - Some people are way too concrete in their thinking.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 9/4/2025, 2:03 PM
The reason it hasn't gotten a sequel is because his film was a "success" with big ass quotation marks.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 9/4/2025, 2:14 PM
The ONLY Good thing from this movie...was the udpated look for the ABOMINATION.

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Every thing was crap and nothing like the classic comic.
Matador
Matador - 9/4/2025, 2:51 PM
@Nomis929 - And then he went She-Hulk.

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Nomis929
Nomis929 - 9/4/2025, 3:26 PM
@Matador -
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