Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Kernel Score: 86% · 10,219 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2021-09-01
Runtime: 132 minutes
Is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings worth watching?
Worth watching. A solid Marvel origin story with excellent martial-arts fights and a strong turn from Tony Leung. It gets cluttered in the final act, but the first two-thirds are some of Marvel's most fun.
Watch it if you
- like martial-arts action with big set-pieces
- enjoy Marvel but don't need homework
- want a fresh hero with a family story
Skip it if you
- are tired of Marvel's CGI-heavy finales
- dislike superhero origin stories
Best for: Popcorn night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Shang-Chi is a PG-13 martial arts superhero film with frequent action violence and a strong father-son storyline.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent martial arts and action violence, including large-scale fantasy combat, typical of a PG-13 superhero film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
If you liked Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Hero (2002) — 85%: Beautifully shot martial-arts epic
- Kung Fu Hustle (2004) — 87%: Wild, funny kung fu comedy
- House of Flying Daggers (2004) — 82%: Romantic martial-arts film with lush visuals
- Black Panther (2018) — 83%: A Marvel origin that draws on its hero's culture
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: A fun, quirky Marvel team-up
- Iron Man (2008) — 85%: The original Marvel film that started it all
Director
Cast
- Simu Liu as Shaun / Shang-Chi
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Xu Wenwu
- Awkwafina as Katy
- Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
- Zhang Meng'er as Xialing
- Fala Chen as Li
- Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan
- Yuen Wah as Master Guang Bo
- Florian Munteanu as Razor Fist
- Andy Le as Death Dealer
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings FAQ
Is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings worth watching?
Worth watching. A solid Marvel origin story with excellent martial-arts fights and a strong turn from Tony Leung. It gets cluttered in the final act, but the first two-thirds are some of Marvel's most fun.
Where can I watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?
In the US you can stream Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings OK for kids?
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Shang-Chi is a PG-13 martial arts superhero film with frequent action violence and a strong father-son storyline.
What movies are like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?
If you liked Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, try Hero, Kung Fu Hustle, House of Flying Daggers and Black Panther.