It’s possible that Marvel Studios will soon make a formal statement about Shang-Chi 2.
With the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Phase 5 of the MCU is currently under way, and all signs point to the next appearance of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Shang-Chi 2, the follow-up to 2021’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is the movie that Marvel Studios is apparently aiming to be released before The Kang Dynasty.
According to earlier rumors, the Shang-Chi sequel was reportedly scheduled to be released on February 14, 2025. The Kang Dynasty is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 2, 2025. Now that Fantastic Four has been confirmed to take that time slot, the publication of Shang-Chi 2 is uncertain.
But, a sequel is undoubtedly in the works, and a recent story hinted that fans might learn more about it soon.
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On Shang-Chi 2, Marvel makes progress
The production of Shang-Chi 2 has begun, according to insider KC Walsh.
The sequel has reportedly “been added to the Marvel Studios production schedule,” according to Walsh, meaning that the studio is organizing its development and potential filming.
Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, previously acknowledged that a first movie sequel was already in the works. Shang-Chi 2 was initially slated to start filming this year, according to a 2021 report, and a subsequent report stated that the sequel would be aiming for a February 14, 2025 release until Fantastic Four was verified to be taking that date.
Will Shang-Chi 2 Set Up Avengers 5 Directly?
It’s vital to keep in mind that Destin Daniel Cretton, who also helmed the first Shang-Chi movie, is currently poised to helm both Shang-Chi 2 and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Tony Stark and Steve Rogers, the Avengers‘ two key commanders, died in Avengers: Endgame, as many fans are already aware. Although some of the original team members, like Thor and Hawkeye, are still part of the MCU, it’s possible that Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will opt for new leadership entirely once The Kang Dynasty arrives.
The self-titled 2021 movie, which showed how Shang-Chi overcame his father’s troubles while also catching the notice of Wong and Captain Marvel, served as the franchise’s introduction to the character.
Although the plot of Shang-Chi 2 is still unknown, it may have a direct connection to The Kang Dynasty if Marvel Studios wants the film to be released before that one.
In Avengers 5, the Avengers will require one or two key figures to lead the charge against Kang the Conqueror, as was already mentioned. If Shang-Chi 2 does have a connection to that film, Shang-Chi might be among the top contenders to assume that leadership position, especially if he faces Kang in his own film.
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