Marvel Studios is working constantly to expand its on-screen universe with theatrical releases and Disney+ series alike, an effort that will bring nine new entries to the MCU by the end of 2021. As has been the case since the MCU began back in 2008 with Iron Man, many of these projects have had a comedic aspect to them,…
After an epic introduction on the big screen and a killer cameo from Trevor Slattery, hopes were high that there’d be space in the MCU’s future for Simu Liu’s ring-wearing hero, Shang-Chi. His debut in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” earned a worldwide box-office of $430 million (via Box Office Mojo) and…
Marvel’s most recent release, the highly-anticipated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” starring Simu Liu as the title character, is already super successful. According to Box Office Mojo, the movie’s first weekend profit of over $71 million in the US broke Labor Day weekend records, while critics also love the film. “Shang-Chi” has a…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken over social media in recent weeks, and it’s easy to see why. “What If…?” is showing fans alternate versions of our favorite characters from parallel timelines, the long-awaited “Spider-Man: No Way Home” trailer saw its official release, and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is now in…
To understand the controversy, we first need to review the plot of the Shang-qi comics and to learn a bit about Fu Manchu: In the original comic, Shang-qi was the son of the Chinese villain Zheng-Zhu (Fu Manchu was one of Zheng’s aliases in this comic). Since he was a child, Zheng has taught him…
Contains spoilers for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and other MCU movies “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is finally out in theaters, and naturally, people have tons of questions about it. One of the most pressing, however, is simply when the movie takes place, both in relation to other…
Contains spoilers for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Since the dawn of the Marvel Cinematic Universe back in 2008, a handful of constants have made their way into virtually every installment. Nods to other properties in the sprawling franchise, enough quips to have you wondering just how series these movies are supposed…
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is another great trip to the Marvel theme park. It’s an exciting story full of action and adventure, but it’s more immediately the story of Shang-Chi coming to terms with his upbringing, reconciling the good with the bad, and truly learning to harness the heart of the…
The first Mandarin’s existence we got to saw was in the MCU’s Iron Man back in 2008, but fans had to wait until the release of Iron Man 3. After the wait of full five years later, the audience finally saw the villain in action, only to find out that he was a fake, an…
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is just weeks away from its big theatrical release. But even before the official release of the first movie, fans are already coming up with questions for a sequel. Will there be a Shang-Chi 2? Answering curious fans’ questions, actor Simu Liu commented on a possible sequel….
Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings is the 25th film in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and the second in Phase 4 of the franchise. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the title is Marvel Studios’ first foray into the realm of martial arts and will star Simu Liu as the hero and master of Kung Fu….
As the release of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings movers ever closer, the excitement for Marvel Studios’ first kung fu blockbuster is at an all-time high. Not only will fans finally be treated to the debut of Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi, but Tony Leung will also make his first MCU appearance as the villainous Mandarin. The…
The Ten Rings in the MCU is the terrorist organization that kidnapped Tony Stark back in Iron Man 1. If you look at the flag behind Tony you might recognize the layout from the Shang-Chi announcement. Read this too: Shang Chi Post Credit Scenes Reveals Surprising Appearance Now, the Ten Rings were revealed to be…
Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings features Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), a young superhero whose journey of self-discovery unfolds in this never-before-seen origin story. Destin Daniel Cretton helms the film. The first reactions to Marvel Studios Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings are out! The superhero film stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi alongside…
This brand new trailer — titled “Rise Up” — is getting fans of the famous Marvel hero excited all over again as he’s set to take center stage once and for all. We’re again shown a handful of impressive action sequences and the different adversaries Shang-Chi will face. However, one of the biggest takeaways is…