Newcomer Liu’s big-screen debut as Shang-Chi and introduction to the MCU shattered box office records when the film premiered last September. Marvel Studios’ Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ended up bringing in a stunning $430 million at the global box office. As news trickled in, fans and critics alike began to rave even further about the film’s impressive visual effects and stunts.
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Liu was recently onstage at the Havdalah & BBYO Honors Ceremony where he played a silly, supportive voicemail that Holland had left him after he watched the film. Liu held his phone up to the mic for the audience to hear. Holland says, “Dude, I just watched Shang-Chi bro, that film is so f****** awesome.” The audience was barely able to contain their excitement about the two stars showing admiration for one another. Liu was beaming with the biggest grin, ear to ear, when he shared the clip as well.
Liu, who is also a professional stuntman, stars as the main character in Shang-Chi alongside co-star Awkwafina, who plays his best friend, Katy. The two were tasked with the challenge of unraveling the many mysteries behind the Ten Rings organization. Holland and Liu are now both members of the MCU family, which only further guarantees the possibility of more random voicemail or text exchanges to be found in the future. The young actor has been witnessing his fair share of success and praise as well, particularly for the long-awaited Spider-Man: No Way Home, which has recently claimed the third spot on the list of highest-grossing films of all time at the U.S. box office.
Holland has also received a lot of love so far surrounding the release of his latest film, Uncharted. Overlapping somewhat when it comes to the complicated MCU timeline, both Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: No Way Home take place within phase four of the MCU. Both films have raised the bar and expectations quite high for fans when it comes to the MCU’s future. Although a potential crossover doesn’t really make sense other than timing wise, it seems both actors are looking forward to someday collaborating together.
A sequel and spin-off series for Shang-Chi has been confirmed by Marvel Studios. Yet, it’s still highly unlikely either would feature a potential Spider-Man crossover. However, given the multiverses that were explored in Spider-Man: No Way Home, a crossover down the line might just be possible.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is now available on Disney Plus while Spider-Man: No Way Home is playing in theaters.
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