It’s official: Shang-Chi is set to make a thrilling return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During the massive Avengers: Doomsday livestream, it was confirmed that Simu Liu will reprise his role in the upcoming ensemble film. However, due to Marvel Studios' stringent policy on spoilers, Liu kept his comments brief, even when his name appeared alongside other MCU legends on a chair.
Last month's cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday was notably packed with veteran X-Men actors. Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden are all slated to appear, solidifying the X-Men's significant presence in the film. Grammer, who played Beast in the Fox X-Men franchise, made his MCU debut in the post-credits scene of The Marvels. Stewart, known for his portrayal of Charles Xavier/Professor X, briefly appeared in the MCU in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as part of the Illuminati. McKellen, who played Magneto, along with Cumming (Nightcrawler), Romijn (Mystique), and Marsden (Cyclops), have yet to make their MCU debuts. This raises an intriguing question: is Avengers: Doomsday secretly an Avengers vs. X-Men movie?
"I knew I was going to be involved in it to some capacity,” Liu shared during a recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show. “But I didn't know who else they were announcing. They don't tell us anything. Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo ruined it for all of us. Now, they don't tell us.”
Liu's comment points to the well-known leaks by Holland regarding the MCU’s Spider-Man series and Ruffalo's habit of spilling plot details about the Avengers. Since these incidents made headlines, Marvel has tightened its grip on spoilers, ensuring that even the most talkative actors remain tight-lipped.Liu, who also starred as one of the Kens in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, expressed astonishment at the caliber of actors joining him in Avengers: Doomsday. “I saw when Sir Ian and Sir Patrick were announced,” he said in the interview. “These are two of the greatest actors to have ever walked the face of the Earth. That blew my mind a little bit.”
AnswerSee ResultsLiu first brought Shang-Chi to life in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited his character's return. While Avengers: Doomsday is set for release on May 1, 2026, and boasts an impressive lineup of actors, much about the film remains a mystery. However, as the release date approaches, more details are sure to surface, whether they are officially sanctioned or not.Meanwhile, MCU enthusiasts are also buzzing about Robert Downey Jr., who recently sent out a Doctor Doom-themed invitation for his 60th birthday party, sparking further speculation and excitement within the community.
