Destin Daniel Cretton confirms 'Shang-Chi 2' is alive after years of uncertainty

The director says pandemic-era disruption and industry upheaval slowed the sequel's path after Marvel announced it in 2021.

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Director Destin Daniel Cretton has confirmed that “Shang-Chi 2” remains in development, offering the most substantive update on the project since Marvel announced a sequel in 2021. Speaking on Deadline’s “Crew Call” podcast, Cretton said the fallout from the pandemic and the industry’s subsequent upheaval disrupted …