Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
96%RT Audience Score: 98%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
17 wins & 52 nominations total
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings isn’t entirely free of Marvel’s familiar formula, but this exciting origin story expands the MCU in more ways than one.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings may not be a total breakaway from Marvel’s usual recipe, but it’s still a wild ride that takes the MCU to new heights. This flick is all about the origin story of Shang-Chi, and boy does it deliver. The action scenes are off the charts, and the storyline is packed with twists and turns that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Plus, the movie introduces a whole new world of characters and mythology that’ll make your head spin. So, if you’re looking for a fun and thrilling adventure that’ll leave you wanting more, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the way to go. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
Production Company(ies)
Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel Studios,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Disney+), Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and language
Year of Release
2021
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English, Mandarin
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Sep 3, 2021 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 12, 2021
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Simu Liu, Tony Leung, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh, Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu, Ronny Chieng, Benedict Wong, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, written by David Callaham, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham, action, adventure, fantasy, PG-13, Marvel Cinematic Universe, box office, gross USA, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Scope (2.35:1), reviewed by Wenlei Ma, Mark Kermode, Sara Michelle Fetters, Nick Schager, tt stern-enzi, Donald Clarke, Kay-B, Jessie Gender, Daniel Howat, Jimmy Cage, Jeffrey Harris, David Lynch, produced by Kevin Feige, Jonathan Schwartz
Worldwide gross: $432,243,292
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $470,110,710
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 305
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 51,266,162
US/Canada gross: $224,543,292
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $244,214,794
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 266
US/Canada opening weekend: $75,388,688
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $81,993,244
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 105
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $200,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $217,521,344
Production budget ranking: 74
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $117,135,244
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $135,454,121
ROI to date (est.): 40%
ROI ranking: 1,194
Awkwafina – Katy
Meng’er Zhang – Xialing
Fala Chen – Jiang Li
Florian Munteanu – Razor Fist
Benedict Wong – Wong
Director(s)
Destin Daniel Cretton
Writer(s)
David Callaham, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige, Jonathan Schwartz
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
17 wins & 52 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (334) | Top Critics (54) | Fresh (305) | Rotten (29)
For fans of cinematic spectacle, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings offers some of the best choreographed action sequences of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
October 11, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
The first half of the film is better, and I liked it much more than I was expecting.
September 21, 2021
Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo’s Film Review
TOP CRITIC
It’s a strong debut for a new hero, injecting diverse blood into the MCU in a way that does not feel forced or hollow. I just think the overall film is still less than the sum of its more outstanding parts.
September 17, 2021 | Rating: 2.5/4
Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
TOP CRITIC
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings at least continues the studio’s track record of enlisting the talents of truly great artists. Here, that would be the commanding and charismatic Leung.
September 10, 2021
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
Great action, Simu Liu is a great kind of charismatic center for [the film].
September 9, 2021 | Rating: B+
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
The picture rattles along with an unpretentious vigour too rare in the Marvel universe.
September 8, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
“I really really liked the film and thought it was a good origin story.”
June 2, 2022 | Rating: A
Kay-B
Super Lady Hero Hour
While it still hits every single MCU storytelling beat, Shang-Chi at least manages to evolve the franchise’s action and provide a bit of refreshing diversity to the superhero world.
May 30, 2022
Jessie Gender
Jessie Gender YouTube Channel
Just when you think they’ve run out of tricks, “Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings” will remind you once again why you love Marvel.
May 20, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Daniel Howat
Next Best Picture
SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS is a fun and of course very welcome addition to the MCU with a fantastic first half and a slightly weaker second half, that becomes a little bit too formulaic and CGI dominant.
April 8, 2022 | Rating: 7/10
Jimmy Cage
Jimmy Cage Movie Reviews (YouTube)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has great energy, strong direction, and a fresh new set of characters. The film makes some missteps in the second half that move it a bit too far away from the strong central conflict between father and son.
March 8, 2022 | Rating: 7.5/10
Jeffrey Harris
411mania
“Not for nothing, it helps that we have the eyes of Tony Leung to transport us, to put us in the mood for following this particular love story instead of inevitably jumping forward in time to more familiar MCU destinations.”
February 22, 2022
David Lynch
KENS 5 TV…
Plot
Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Tony Leung’s performance as Wenwu in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is described as “commanding and charismatic” by critic Nick Schager.
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