Simu Liu Speaks On Doable Return As Shang-Chi In ‘Spider-Man 4’

Is Shang-Chi lastly making his return to the MCU? Simu Liu breaks silence on the opportunity of showing within the upcoming Spider-Man 4.

Maybe one of many largest casualties of the MCU’s present “Broad, not deep” method is Shang-Chi. The character had a breakout smash along with his freshman outing, and work nearly instantly started on a sequel. Nonetheless, with the challenge practically 4 years outdated, there’s been no signal of Simu Liu making his return because the character anytime quickly.

A part of it’s because director Destin Daniel Cretton has been busy with different initiatives within the MCU. Marvel tapped him for a number of initiatives, together with Marvel Man and Avengers: Kang Dynasty. However with the Russo Brothers being introduced on to helm the newly reworked Avengers: Doomsday, there was some hope progress could be made on a sequel….till Marvel revealed Cretton could be directing Spider-Man 4, all however condemning Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi to cameo roles for a very long time to return.

Will Shang-Chi Be In Spider-Man 4?

The one glimmer of hope followers have is that, given Destin Daniel Cretton is the director for Spider-Man 4, it’s attainable that Shang-Chi seems to play a supporting function. Whereas no particulars or rumors in regards to the chance have come out, Simu Liu was truly requested in regards to the thought throughout a current look on The Tonight Present With Jimmy Fallon. Although no offers appear to be inked, it does seem that Liu is open to the opportunity of making his return in one other character’s solo movie.

“Oh, I’m not even – I’m not even going close to that one,” Liu joked. “I haven’t heard something. I really like individuals who love these films, and I additionally love these films.”

Given how fashionable the character of Shang-Chi is with followers, it’s possible that Marvel is looking for some solution to carry Simu Liu again, even when it’s only for a cameo. Whereas the actor will definitely make his return someday throughout Avengers: Doomsday, it’ll be fascinating to see if he performs some form of function in Spider-Man 4, particularly given how shut the initiatives launch to at least one one other.

Spider-Man 4 swings into theaters July 24, 2026. Keep tuned for the most recent information concerning Spider-Man’s Marvel Cinematic Universe future and ensure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for extra content material!