Overview
- Cretton confirmed Wednesday that Shang‑Chi 2 is only in very early development with writer Dave Callaham attached and does not have a finished shooting script, a public studio greenlight, or a release date.
- He attributed the slow pace to post‑pandemic industry disruptions and Marvel’s decision to trim its release slate to focus on fewer tentpoles.
- Cretton’s recent blockbuster success directing Spider‑Man: Brand New Day and his move into pre‑production on a live‑action Naruto for Lionsgate are cited as immediate reasons the sequel is not moving quickly.
- Fans have been partly reassured because Simu Liu is confirmed to appear as Shang‑Chi in Avengers: Doomsday this December, which signals the character remains in the MCU.
- Cretton also publicly denied a viral claim that Jackie Chan and his stunt team worked on Brand New Day and suggested that the wider industry retrenchment, not lack of interest, explains the delay for a follow‑up.