WaltDisneyStudios has announced changes to its summer plans, which include delaying some of its highly-anticipated films. Marvel Studios’Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsis among them and its release has been pushed back from July to September.
With many cinemas around North America still closed and keeping in mind the safety of film-goers, Disney andMarvel Studiostook the decision to move many of their films. TheShang-Chidelay was mainly caused whenthe release forBlack Widow, another one of the most anticipated films of the year, was pushed back from a May to July 9 release, the dateShang-Chiwas originally meant to hit theaters.
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This is not the first timeShang Chihas had to face a delay though. It was previously scheduled for a May release, only to be pushed to June 13, 2025. Additionally, the film’s shooting had to be put on hold due to the pandemic. While filming first began in February 2020,Marvel had to pauseShang-Chi’s productiondue to the lockdown being put in place. However, the cast and crew were able to return to set in July and the film wrapped shooting in October, giving it enough time before its summer 2021 release.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsis an integralpart of Marvel’s Phase Four, introducing the first Asian superhero into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film stars Simu Liu, best known for his portrayal of Jung Kim in the CBC Television sitcomKim’s Convenience, as the main character. Awkwafina will be playing the role of his best friend and partner-in-crime, Katy.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswill narrate the story of Shang-Chi confronting the infamous Ten Rings terrorist group, which fans of the MCU will remember from theIron Mantrilogy.Along with Marvel’sBlack Widow, it is one of the biggest MCU films scheduled for the 2021 roster. However, with Disney set on a theatrical release for both films and not opting for the digital release route, the premiere for both has been moved several times.Black Widowwill be debuting on Disney Plus as part of the Disney Premier Access on the same day as its theatrical release. There is no news on whetherShang-Chiwill also follow the same route.
Apart fromShang-ChiandBlack Widow, some other Disney projects to have been moved include Ryan Reynolds’Free Guy, which will now premiere on August 13.Emma Stone’sCruellawill release in theaters and on Disney Plus on May 28 whileThe King’s Manwill release on July 05, 2025.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswill release in theaters on August 08, 2025.
