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Simu Liu’s Marvel debut was one of the most anticipated ones, since the movie,Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswas the first one to be helmed by an Asian hero. Shocking everyone, the movie turned out to be one of the best MCU movies ever to be made largely because of the direction of Destin Daniel Cretton.
Since then, fans of the director have been looking forward to having him on board forShang Chi 2and other Marvel flicks, especially when superhero movies have been performing so dreadfully. And much to the delight of fans in a new interview, theBarbiestar confirmed that Cretton will be helming the sequel.
Simu Liu Confirms Destin Daniel Cretton isShang Chi 2Director
Like the majority of other people in the public eye with even a tablespoon of fame and a truckload of talent,Destin Daniel Crettontoo had very humble beginnings. Half Japanese by descent, the filmmaker-screenwriter was born and raised in Haiku, Hawaii (seeThe Maui News). After moving to California, the filmmaker has had ahell of a ride, for not only did he make his splendid feature debut withI am not a Hipster(seeBuzzFeed) but he also quickly became a favorite of Marvel fans.
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With him helming a major project likeShang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, fans were understandably curious how the project would do, especially since it was the first time a Marvel movie starred an Asian,Simu Liu, as the protagonist (viaDeadline). And in no small measure to his efforts, Cretton’s direction has since made the movie one of the highest-ranked Marvel movies (viaRotten Tomatoes).
And in a new interview withComicBook, Liu remarked,
“Destin is such a special filmmaker and we’re very happy to have him on the sequel. So, he’ll be working on that and we’re really excited to see what he comes up with. I think he’s going to do a brilliant job.”
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Fans Are Excited To Have Destin Daniel Cretton OnShang ChiSequel
Marvel has long remained tight-lipped about the sequel toShang Chiand how it will connect to the rest of the MCU. While we do not know which cast members will be returning for the sequel or what storyline it will be based upon, we do know that Destin Daniel Cretton will be back in the director’s chair for the sequel.
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Despite the prevailing winds of superhero fatigue sweeping across the world of cinema, fans have eagerly embraced the news, exclaiming their anticipation to witness what he has in store for them.
Only fit, same way coogler made black panther as great as it is Destin made Shang Chi Great and I know the sequel gonna be straight gas
— Layhss1k (@layhss1k)July 13, 2025
— Markie (@Just_Oma_)July 11, 2025
https://twitter.com/wg_afterhours/status/1759987692161380687
https://twitter.com/Fan_FlickOn/status/1759971721644298741
Then we can say that the Action will bepic.twitter.com/PjACTuKB0f
— Say My Name (@Name__Error_404)July 17, 2025
With Marvel seeming to be undergoing a restructuring now, it will be worth waiting to see which direction they will takeShang Chi 2, and how it will end up connecting to the rest of the movies, especially withAvengers 5&6.
WhileShang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringscan be streamed on Disney +, there is no update as of now regarding its sequel.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
