Destin Daniel Cretton has explained that the sequel to Shang-Chi is progressing slowly due to the release of the first installment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure of cinemas and changes in the industry slowed development. Although the film was a financial success, its impact was diluted in an altered market. For now, there is no release date for the second part, but the character will appear in Avengers: Doomsday.
Technical development clashes with post-pandemic logistics 🎬
Cretton pointed out that the delay is not due to creative issues, but rather to the reorganization of production schedules. The pandemic forced studios to prioritize established franchises and adjust budgets. Shang-Chi, being a new property, was pushed to the back burner. Additionally, planning visual effects and martial arts choreography requires coordination with international teams, something that has not yet fully normalized.
Buckle up, the dragon is taking its time 🐉
In other words, we have to wait like when you order a coffee and the barista starts roasting the beans. Meanwhile, fans can console themselves by seeing Shang-Chi in Avengers: Doomsday, even if it's like the cousin who shows up at family gatherings and leaves quickly. At least we know the character hasn't been forgotten: he's just in battery-saving mode until Marvel decides to plug him back in.