Marvel Studios officially announced the development of the Shang-Chi film, marking the introduction of the character to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Simu Liu was cast as the lead character Shang-Chi, becoming the first Asian lead superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Filming was temporarily halted due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the production schedule.
The film had its theatrical release, introducing audiences worldwide to Marvel's first Asian lead superhero movie.
Xu Wenwu builds his power and influence by establishing the Ten Rings organization thousands of years ago.
Xu Wenwu and his family settle in a rural region in China where he plans to keep his family away from his criminal empire.
Shang-Chi is born to Xu Wenwu and Ying Li.
Ying Li dies protecting Shang-Chi and his sister Xialing from a creature brought by the Ten Rings.
After Ying Li's death and pressure from his father, Shang-Chi escapes Xu Wenwu's compound to live a normal life.
Shang-Chi adopts a new identity and job, trying to avoid his past and living quietly.
Shang-Chi meets Katy and they visit a fight club leading to confrontations with his father's men.
Shang-Chi and Katy are attacked by the Ten Rings and rescue Wenwu's daughter Xialing.
Shang-Chi confronts his father after returning with Katy and Xialing to Macau.
The group returns to the village of Ta Lo to prepare for the final confrontation with the Dweller-in-Darkness.
Shang-Chi, his family, and allies battle the Dweller-in-Darkness and Xu Wenwu's forces.
Xu Wenwu sacrifices himself to protect his family and destroy the Dweller-in-Darkness.
Shang-Chi takes up the mantle of leadership over the Ten Rings organization.
