Summary
Marvel Studios has popularized post-credit scenes in their films, making them a signature part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, one scene has remained unanswered to many fans and they are hoping that it will be addressed soon.
Post-credit scenes give fans an overview of what to expect next — setting up new characters, conflicts, or storylines. This helps build up the expandingMCUand adds excitement among fans. For instance,Thor: Ragnarok’s(2017) post-credit scene featured the arrival of Thanos' ship, which set up the events inAvengers: Infinity War (2018). Post-credits also encourage fans to stay until the very end of the film for more information and Easter eggs or to see unexpected cameos or fun extras. However, Marvel fans noticed one post-credit scene from a popular movie that remained unresolved.
In a Reddit thread, Marvel fans discussed the post-credit scene fromShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The scene features Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) andKaty (Awkwafina)after Wong (Benedict Wong) takes them to Kamar-Taj, where they meet Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) and Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) via hologram. They analyze the Ten Rings, which are emitting a mysterious signal. However, none could exactly say what it was. “From now on the trajectory of your lives will be like nothing you’v ever experienced before and there’s no going back. You both have a long journey ahead of you,” Wong tells Shang-Chi and Katy. He advised the duo to go home and rest. However, the scene ended up with the trio enjoying a karaoke session.
Apparently, many are looking forward to knowing what happens next. “Is this post-credit scene going to be addressed???” the original poster asked. One useradmittedthat they assumed the scene would tie intoShang-Chi2and set up Shang Chi’s involvement inAvengersand that he would be part of the fifthAvengersmovie. Many shared the same assumptions. However, it has been nearly five years since the firstShang-Chimovie was released, and there’s no update on the sequel. Additionally, Shang-Chi has never appeared in any MCU film. “Shang-Chi should have popped up in another project by now, even in just a post-credit scene or something,” another userwrote. A different Reddit usersaidLiu’s Shang-Chi was “the most wasted talent by the MCU by far.”
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsperformed well at the box office and received positive critical acclaim despite being released post-pandemic. Its global box office total surpassed $360 million.Shang-Chi 2has been greenlit, but there’s no progress about the anticipated sequel despite the first film being a commercial and critical success. So, fans' concern about the unanswered post-credit scene is reasonable. However, despite the delay, the sequel is reportedly happening. In August 2024, Liu saidthe second film is “definitely happening.“He shared his excitement about the project and even teased what fans could expect from it. “So, just very excited to kind of work on it and it’s going to be amazing. I really can’t say anything beyond that,” Liu added. WithShang-Chi 2happening, fans will likely find answers about the nature of the Ten Rings in the next film.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsstreams on Disney Plus.
