Simu Liu confirmed in a recent interview that a Shang-Chi sequel is “definitely happening.”
According to Screen Rant, Liu spoke about the sequel during a recent interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
“You want me to lose my job, is that it? This is where I use all the mental gymnastics that I possibly can to answer this question, I will say this. It’s definitely happening, I should probably lead with that,” Liu said during his interview. “People, whether it’s online or in person, ask me every single day and tell me every single day how much they enjoyed the first movie and how much of a moment it was. And I think there’s just so much goodwill, and I’m so deeply appreciative of that.”
In late 2023, it was reported that the sequel was still in the early stages of development. Details about a timeline for the film’s production and release are currently unknown.
The first film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings was incredibly succesful. According to ComicBookMovie.com, the film made $432 million when it first opened.
“So please know that if you’ve ever sent me a message, if you’ve ever asked about a sequel or just approached or any which way, I really take it to heart, and I really, really appreciate it,” Liu added in his interview with Fallon. “I think I speak for myself and Destin [Daniel Cretton], our returning director, when I say that we’re so beyond excited to jump back in.”
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