Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie (2021):
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is an American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Shang-Chi. It is the 25th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and part of Phase Four of the MCU.
The film was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, from a screenplay, he wrote with Dave Callaham and Andrew Lanham, produced by Marvel Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi alongside Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Yuen Wah, Michelle Yeoh, Ben Kingsley, and Tony Leung.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings premiered in Los Angeles on August 16, 2021, and was released in the United States on September 3, 2021. It grossed over $432 million worldwide, making it the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2021. It set several box office records and received positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised the choreography of the action sequences, exploration and representation of Asian culture, Cretton’s direction, and the performances from the cast, particularly those of Liu and Leung. A sequel is in development, with Cretton set to return as writer and director.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie Information:
| Movie Name | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Superhero |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | August 16, 2021 (Los Angeles) September 3, 2021 (United States) |
| Running Time | 2hr 12min |
| Based on | Marvel Comics |
| Starring | Simu Liu Awkwafina Meng’er Zhang Fala Chen Florian Munteanu Benedict Wong Yuen Wah Michelle Yeoh Ben Kingsley Tony Leung |
| Screenplay by | Destin Daniel Cretton |
| Written by | Dave Callaham Destin Daniel Cretton Andrew Lanham |
| Story by | Dave Callaham Destin Daniel Cretton |
| Produced by | Kevin Feige Jonathan Schwartz |
| Cinematography by | William Pope |
| Edited by | Nat Sanders ElÃsabet Ronaldsdóttir Harry Yoon |
| Music by | Joel P. West |
| Production Company | Marvel Studios |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Budget | $150–200 million |
| Box Office Collection | $432.2 million |
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie Trailer:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie Storyline:
Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie Cast and Characters:
- Simu Liu as Xu Shang-Chi / Shaun
- Jayden Zhang as Young Shang-Chi
- Arnold Sun as Teen Shang-Chi
- Awkwafina as Katy
- Meng’er Zhang as Xu Xialing
- Elodie Fong as Young Xialing
- Fala Chen as Ying Li
- Florian Munteanu as Razor Fist
- Benedict Wong as Wong
- Yuen Wah as Guang Bo
- Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan
- Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
- Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu
- Andy Le as Death Dealer
- Paul W. He as Chancellor Hui
- Stephanie Hsu as Soo
- Kunal Dudheker as John
- Tsai Chin as Waipo
- Jodi Long as Mrs. Chen
Interesting Facts About Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Movie:
- A film based on Shang-Chi entered development in 2001, but work did not begin in earnest until December 2018 when Callaham was hired.
- Cretton joined in March 2019, with the project fast-tracked as Marvel’s first film with an Asian lead.
- The film’s title and primary cast were announced that July, revealing the film’s connection to the Ten Rings organization, which previously appeared throughout the MCU, and its leader Wenwu.
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the first Marvel Studios film with an Asian director and a predominantly Asian cast.
- Filming began in Sydney in February 2020 but was put on hold in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production resumed in August before completing in October, with additional shooting occurring in San Francisco.
- The film received numerous awards and nominations, including a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 94th Academy Awards.
