‘Shang-Chi’ sequel in the works, Destin Daniels Cretton to return as director

Creighton is also working on a new Marvel Cinematic Universe series for Disney Plus.

Disney and Marvel Studios are developing a sequel to their much-loved superhero film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” with co-writer and assistant Destin Daniels Cretton returning to direct.

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According to DiversityCreighton is also working on a new Marvel Cinematic Universe series for Disney Plus.

The filmmaker has signed an exclusive multi-year overall deal with Disney-owned Marvel Studios and Hulu’s Onyx Collective, under which he will develop TV projects across all platforms for Marvel Studios for both Disney Plus and Onyx Collective. .

Creighton will build the projects through a new company it is launching with partner Asher Goldstein, called Family Owned.

“Destin is a wonderful collaborator who brought a unique approach and skill to ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ We had a wonderful time working together on the film and bringing the stories to life on Disney+ He has so many interesting ideas to offer, so we’re thrilled to expand our relationship with him and can’t wait to get started,” said Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios.

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, which starred Simu Liu as the titular hero battling ancient creatures and his own ancestral issues, grossed over US$430 million at the worldwide box office. which went on to become one of the most successful. Pandemic era movies.

Featuring Michelle Yeoh, Awkwafina and Tony Leung, the film was the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film to be led by an Asian actor and a mostly Asian cast.

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