Confirmed: Sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in the works

If you enjoyed watching Marvel Studios’ latest superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) on the big screen, here is an exciting piece of news for you. An official sequel to the successful film, starring Simu Liu and Shang-Chi, is in the works with writer-director Destin Daniel Cretton returning to helm the second installment.

A leading publication reports that Cretton has inked an overall deal with Marvel Studios and Hulu’s Onyx Collective that will allow him to produce TV projects as well as the sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

“Destin is an amazing collaborator who brought a unique perspective and skill to Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings,” said Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios. “We had a fantastic time working together on the film and he has so many intriguing ideas for stories to bring to life on Disney+, so we are thrilled to expand our relationship with him and cannot wait to get started.”

“Working on Shang-Chi with Kevin and the Marvel Studios team was one of the highlights of my life, and I couldn’t be more excited about Tara’s vision for Onyx Collective," Cretton added. “I cannot wait to explore new stories and build new worlds with this community.”

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings grossed $431.9 million worldwide by the end of its box office journey.

Stay tuned for more updates!