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Marvel Confirms Shang-Chi 2, COVID Delay, No Release Date

6/16/2026

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Marvel Studios is developing Shang-Chi 2, announced by Destin Daniel Cretton (director) on Deadline’s Crew Call podcast.
The sequel’s delay stems from COVID-19 disruptions, including theater closures and safety rules.
Cretton will return as writer and director, but no release date has been set.
Simu Liu (actor) will have his Shang-Chi appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars films.
Fans continue to request a Shang-Chi sequel.

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Marvel Studios is developing Shang-Chi 2, announced by Destin Daniel Cretton (director) on Deadline’s Crew Call podcast.
The sequel’s delay stems from COVID-19 disruptions, including theater closures and safety rules.
Cretton will return as writer and director, but no release date has been set.
Simu Liu (actor) will have his Shang-Chi appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars films.
Fans continue to request a Shang-Chi sequel.