Shang-Chi star Simu Liu has reiterated his commitment to seeing a sequel to the 2021 Marvel film materialize, stating he would "crawl through a mile of broken glass on my bare hands" to make it happen. Liu shared his enthusiasm during a recent interview with Variety, acknowledging the significant fan support that has kept the possibility of a follow-up alive.
Liu expressed deep gratitude towards the fans who have passionately advocated for Shang-Chi 2 since the first movie's release. He recalled the atmosphere at San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H, where fans waited for extended periods, underscoring their dedication. "They're the reason why I'm here and the reason why we're even throwing words like 'sequel' around," Liu remarked.
Despite the first film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, teasing potential connections to the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, Liu's character has had limited appearances since. Fans have since seen him in animated projects like What If...? and Marvel Zombies, and he is confirmed to appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, set to premiere in December 2026. The trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has suggested he will feature in some action sequences, though the full extent of his role remains to be seen.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton, who is also involved with other Marvel projects, confirmed that Marvel is actively