Shang-Chi star Simu Liu “promises” that a sequel is still happening despite no update from Marvel for three years

Simu Liu in Shang-Chi
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A sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rin🍒gs is still on the way, says star Simu Liu. The actor took to Threads to respond to a fan about Marvel's lack of news on the sequel. 

"I feel like Marvel has abandoned the👍 Shang-Chi fan base. There has been no effort by the studio to get the sequel filming or even include the character in other Marvel films. Frustrating as hell," a Marvel fan wrote. Liu quickly : "I proooomiss it’s happening." 

The 2021 film stars Liu as Shang -Chi, a martial arts master who is fo✱rced to confront the past he thought he left behind when he becomes involved with the mysterious Ten Rings organization𝄹. The cast includes Awkafina Michelle Yeoh, Ben Kingsley, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, and Benedict Wong. 

with director Destin Daniel Cretton entering into a multi-year overall deal with Disney – but w♍e haven't received another update since. Shang-Chi also hasn't appeared in anꦏy other MCU movies.

Following the response to the sequel update, to thank fans: "Really floored by all of the fan support for our little superhero movie that changed the world. It is an honour of a lifetime to ente♚rtain you guys. Thank you for tuning in, and I can't wait to get back to makin𒊎g more!"

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is streaming now on Disney Plus. For more, check out our list of all the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:upcoming Marvel movies and shows you need to know about.

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