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Was Shang-Chi in Any Marvel Movies?

If you’re a Marvel fan, you’re probably wondering if Shang-Chi has made any appearances in previous Marvel movies. Well, the answer is no, he hasn’t. But that’s about to change with the release of ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’

Here’s what we know so far about Shang-Chi’s journey to the big screen.

Who is Shang-Chi?

Shang-Chi is a Marvel superhero who first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in December 1973. He is often called the “Master of Kung Fu” because of his incredible martial arts skills.

Shang-Chi was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin as a response to the popularity of martial arts movies in the 1970s. He quickly became a fan favorite and has been a mainstay in the Marvel Comics universe ever since.

What can we expect from ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’?

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ will be Shang-Chi’s first appearance on screen, played by actor Simu Liu. The movie is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Dave Callaham.

The film will follow Shang-Chi as he confronts his past and faces off against his father Wenwu, also known as The Mandarin. Alongside Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michelle Yeoh, Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang and Florian Munteanu also star in pivotal roles.

Why hasn’t Shang-Chi appeared in any Marvel movies before?

There are several reasons why Shang-Chi hasn’t appeared in any previous Marvel movies. For one thing, Marvel Studios didn’t have the film rights to the character until fairly recently. Additionally, there was likely a concern that Shang-Chi could be seen as a stereotypical representation of Asian culture.

Marvel Studios has been working hard to rectify their past mistakes and promote diversity in their movies. The introduction of Shang-Chi is just one way they are doing this.

Conclusion

While Shang-Chi hasn’t appeared in any previous Marvel movies, he is set to become a major player in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With his incredible martial arts skills and compelling backstory, Shang-Chi is sure to win over audiences when ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ hits theaters on September 3, 2021.