Simu Liu's Shang-Chi finally returns to the MCU in Marvel's What If...? season 3, set to release three years after Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings. Shang-Chi's 2021 solo movie followed the martial artist as he reunites with his father Wenwu, saves the world in Ta-Lo, and earns a spot in the Avengers for his efforts in Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings' post-credits scene. However, Shang-Chi hasn't appeared in any other MCU movie or show ever since.
On YouTube, Marvel Entertainment released a video teasing the MCU's next projects coming to Disney+. These projects include four animated series: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Marvel Zombies, Eyes of Wakanda, and the upcoming 2024 series What If...? season 3. Marvel's short teaser for What If...? season 3 features Simu Liu's Shang-Chi in what appears to be cowboy attire, telling an off-screen character, "up for an adventure?". The teaser also reveals the return of Malekith's Dark Elf army and a Gundam-like Captain America mecha. Watch the full video below:
What The What If Season 3 Trailer Reveals
A Shang-Chi Variant Will Likely Star In A What If...? Season 3 Episode
Marvel's teaser for What If...? season 3 is very brief, but it contains exciting footage. One of What If...? season 3's episodes will introduce a new variant of Shang-Chi, who seems to be a seasoned fighter in his universe. This Shang-Chi variant was previously confirmed when What If...? season 2 was initially announced, with Shang-Chi appearing in concept art alongside Awkwafina's Katy. In both the concept image and What If...? season 3's first teaser, Shang-Chi seems to be wearing an armored vest, cargo pants, and a yellow hood.
Our Take On The What If Season 3 Trailer
Shang-Chi's Return Was Long Overdue, But There's A Problem
Phase 4's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings presented Shang-Chi as an essential character in the MCU's post-Avengers: Endgame era. Yet, Shang-Chi hasn't even been mentioned since his debut as of late Phase 5. Due to his fighting prowess, charisma, and ownership of the Ten Rings, Shang-Chi has the potential to be one of the Multiverse Saga's main characters. The clock is ticking and the Multiverse Saga inches closer to its climactic conclusion in Avengers: Secret Wars, so Shang-Chi's absence has been rather concerning. Fortunately, What If...? season 3 marks Shang-Chi's second MCU appearance.
Phase 4's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings presented Shang-Chi as an essential character in the MCU's post-Avengers: Endgame era. Yet, Shang-Chi hasn't even been mentioned since his debut as of late Phase 5. Due to his fighting prowess, charisma, and ownership of the Ten Rings, Shang-Chi has the potential to be one of the Multiverse Saga's main characters. The clock is ticking and the Multiverse Saga inches closer to its climactic conclusion in Avengers: Secret Wars, so Shang-Chi's absence has been rather concerning. Fortunately, What If...? season 3 marks Shang-Chi's second MCU appearance.
