Despite the mounting expectations leading up to Super Bowl 55,Shang-Chiand the Legend of the Ten Ringsdid not get an ad spot last night. WhileMarvelfans were treated to the firstfull trailer forThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierinstead, many were still left disappointed at theShang Chisnub, prompting the film’sstar, Simu Liu, to reassure his fans on Twitter.
Being careful not to drop it by name, Liu promised that the trailer is not only coming but that it will also be well worth the wait. “It’s going to be so good when it comes out guys, I PROMISE,” he tweeted. “Just not today… just not today.”
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Shang-Chiis the first new Marvel superhero to snag a solo film in the studio’sPhase 4 of development. It is one of the four films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that are expected to launch in theatres this year. However, none of these films were promoted during the Super Bowl 55 commercials.
With COVID-19 still at large, the release dates for such films are on shaky ground, which may be why Marvel studios and Disney decided not to roll out the blockbuster footage just yet. Currently, the projection is that theatres across the country will not be able to fully reopen by the summer, which means there is a chance thatShang-Chi—as well as other Marvel films—could bepushed back to 2022. PerhapsBlack Widowwill serve as a good indicator for upcoming releases, as it is still scheduled for a May 7 release.
Shang-Chiand the Legend of the Ten Ringswill make history as the first Marvel film to feature an Asian lead. Liu highlighted the importance of the film for Asian representation last year in a closed Facebook group “Subtle Asian Traits,” where he said, “it will be impossible for Hollywood to ignore us after this.”
In the comics, Shang-Chi is the undisputed master of Kung Fu who hasworked with the Avengerson various missions. His connection to the MCU is through his dealings with the Ten Rings, which is the same criminal organization that kidnapped Tony Stark inIron Man. Joining Liu in the cast is Michelle Yeoh (Star Trek:Discovery),Awkwafina (Ocean’s 8),Ronnie Chieng (The Daily Show), and Tony Leung (In The Mood for Love).
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsis set for release on July 9.
