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Phase 4 · Multiverse Saga

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Martial arts · Fantasy · Family

Directed by
Destin Daniel Cretton
Released
2021-09-03
Length
132 min
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The quick take

A man who walked away from his family's legacy has to face it. A martial-arts-driven story with a fresh cast.

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The bigger picture

A young man trying to live a quiet life is pulled back into the world of his powerful father. It leans on martial-arts choreography and mythical creatures.

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A good new-viewer entry point for the later phases.

Where it sits

Release order

#29 of 59

Before: What If...?

After: Eternals

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Timeline order

#32 of 59

Before: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

After: Eternals

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Official trailer

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Cast

Credited lead cast of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, in billing order. Names link to IMDb, which we do not own and are not affiliated with.