Marvel Studios star Simu Liu has addressed rumors that Shang-Chi 2 could be canceled, as Liu's titular hero hasn't been seen since 2021. Liu debuted as Shang-Chi in Phase 4's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a project that provided answers to questions from the beginning of the MCU. The introduction of the MCU's real Mandarin and his ancient weapons, the Ten Rings, expanded the franchise in interesting ways.
Speculation arose about the cancellation of the highly-anticipated sequel due to limited information on Shang-Chi's future in the MCU. However, Simu Liu confirmed that Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi 2, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is still in development. Liu reassured fans by stating, 'I proooomiss it's happening.'
