“Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings” Trailer Reveals Marvel Studio’s First Asian-Led Superhero Film

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By: Monique Espino

 

The first Asian-led superhero movie from Marvel is premiering soon as Marvel Studios brings Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings to cinemas later this year. Find out why they call Shang-Chi the “Master of Kung Fu” and watch the teaser trailer below.

The film follows the titular Shang-Chi, who is forced to confront his past after he is drawn into the Ten Rings organization. Expect stunning fight scenes and Marvel characters that you have never seen before to be introduced in the film as well.

Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings is the first MCU film to have an Asian protagonist and a predominantly Asian cast. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12, The Glass Castle and Just Mercy) and written by Cretton along with Dave Callaham (Mortal Kombat) and Andrew Lanham (Just Mercy), the film stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, alongside Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu, Ronny Chieng, and Michelle Yeoh.

Check out the first official photos of the film from Entertainment Weekly.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton shared his thoughts on the film in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, saying “We wanted to make sure that Shang-Chi was just like any of us. I want to watch this movie and say… yes, that’s how I feel. I feel out of place sometimes, and I cover it up with humor. He’s a kid who is out of his element and a fish out of water here in the US, and he’s covering it up with this charisma that I find very relatable.”

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is set to be released on September 3, 2021, so let’s support Asian representation and don’t miss it!

Photos from Marvel Studios.