3 years after it was announced, Marvel star gives promising update on his long-awaited sequel

Shang-Chi 2 is still happening

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The sequel toShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringshas been in the works since 2021, after the huge success of the original Marvel movie. But despite seemingly having the go-ahead, there’s been barely any movement since then.

Now, in a new interview, Shang-Chi star Simu Liu has given one of the most promising updates yet. Speaking toComicBook.com, he teased: “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.”

Development first began in December 2021 with original director Destin Daniel Cretton returning. However, movement stalled on the movie withLiu even saying in 2023 that he was unsure the film was still happening.

Cretton stepped down as the director ofAvengers 5too, which was seemingly to focus on the sequel to Shang-Chi. There weresome reports toothat the filming may be set to begin in 2025, but this is unconfirmed. The latest update from Liu comes after the Shang-Chi sequel was absent from Marvel’s announcements at San Diego Comic-Con and D23 recently.

Instead, focus was placed on the upcoming Avengers movies, which will beonce again directed by Avengers: Endgame helmers the Russo Brothers. Robert Downey Jr. is also returning, but not as Iron Man this time –he’s playing MCU villain Doctor Doom.

For more, check out our guides to all theupcoming Marvel movies and shows, our breakdown of theMarvel timeline, and how to watch theMarvel movies in order.

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