Simu Liu Returns for Avengers: Doomsday
Simu Liu will reprise his role as Shang-Chi in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, set to release in 2026. He recently shared insights about the movie and his experience reuniting with fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe actors.
Star-Studded Cast and Collaboration
Liu expressed excitement about collaborating with many iconic Marvel actors, mentioning the impact they had on him growing up. The cast includes Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), and Florence Pugh (Yelena), among 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.”
A Tribute to the Superhero Genre
Describing the film, Liu called it “a love letter to the entire genre of superhero movies” and highlighted the fun and heartfelt elements embedded in it.
“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.”
Message Behind the Movie
Liu emphasized the film’s special appeal to those who felt like outsiders or underdogs, particularly comic book fans who found hope and belonging through the stories.
“The film 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.”
Release Details
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, with a screenplay by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely.
Summary: Simu Liu highlights Avengers: Doomsday as a heartfelt tribute to superhero films, uniting Marvel stars and celebrating inclusivity for fans who identify as underdogs.