Rumors recommend “Eternals 2” is lifeless within the water, which is smart contemplating how divisive that movie was upon launch. “Shang-Chi” was much more of a success, nonetheless managing to gross $432 million worldwide amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “Shang-Chi 2” looks as if a no brainer, particularly with Simu Liu eager to return because the titular hero. And by all accounts, director Destin Daniel Cretton needs to be again for the follow-up.
A Deadline report from November 2023 recommended that Cretton left “Avengers 5” to concentrate on different Marvel initiatives, together with “Shang-Chi 2” and the “Marvel Man” sequence for Disney+. “Avengers 5” was imagined to be referred to as “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,” however the film’s plot is now in query given Jonathan Majors’ authorized troubles. It is unclear what the movie will entail or who will direct it, however Cretton has different issues to take care of.
“Marvel Man” started filming in 2023 however suspended manufacturing through the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The venture resumed in January, so Cretton needs to be prepared to maneuver onto “Shang-Chi 2” as soon as that is totally within the rearview mirror. Plus, Shang-Chi may nonetheless have a job in different initiatives just like the aforementioned “Avengers 5” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” It could be some time earlier than audiences see Shang-Chi once more, however hopefully, he’ll get extra consideration all through Marvel’s Section 6 and past.