Simu Liu to Return as Shang-Chi in Avengers: Doomsday
Simu Liu will reprise his role as Shang-Chi in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, slated for release in 2026. In a recent interview, Liu shared his excitement about the project and working alongside many Marvel Cinematic Universe veterans.
Reuniting with Marvel Stars
Liu expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with a cast full of familiar faces. “I mean, there are just so many actors in it, and getting to work with those people as peers is really incredible because I grew up watching so many of them,” he told ScreenRant.
- Chris Hemsworth (Thor)
- Anthony Mackie (Captain America)
- Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm)
- Paul Rudd (Ant-Man)
- Florence Pugh (Yelena)
A Love Letter to Superhero Movies
“It feels, in a lot of ways, like a love letter to the entire genre of superhero movies. And I think there’s something really fun about that.”
Liu described the film as a tribute to the superhero genre, appealing especially to those who felt like outsiders while growing up on comic books.
“It’s for all the misfits and the weirdos and the underdogs that grew up reading comic books and feeling like there was hope for them somehow – that it didn’t matter if they didn’t fit in – I think there’s just always a special place in my heart for that entire genre.”
Production Details
The film is directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, with a screenplay by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.
Summary: Simu Liu describes Avengers: Doomsday as a heartfelt tribute to superhero films, celebrating the genre and its fans as the highly anticipated movie brings together numerous MCU stars.