Simu Liu will reprise his role as Shang-Chi in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. Directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, the film reunites many stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Liu expressed his enthusiasm about working alongside a large ensemble cast featuring Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Florence Pugh (Yelena), and others.
“I mean, there are just so many actors in it, and getting to work with those people as peers is really incredible because I grew up watching so many of them.”
Liu described the film as a heartfelt homage to the superhero genre, celebrating those who may have felt like outsiders. He emphasized the film's message of hope and belonging for fans who grew up reading comics and feeling like they didn’t fit in.
“It feels, in a lot of ways, like a love letter to the entire genre of superhero movies. And I think there’s something really fun about that.”
“It is for all the misfits and the weirdos and the underdogs that grew up reading comic books and feeling like there was hope for them somehow – that it didn’t matter if they didn’t fit in – I think there’s just always a special place in my heart for that entire genre.”
Summary: Simu Liu describes Avengers: Doomsday as a heartfelt tribute to superhero fans, celebrating diversity and hope through its star-studded cast and powerful storytelling.