MCU Trilogy · Marvel Studios
Shang-Chi Trilogy
Marvel Cinematic Universe · 2021–2026 · 3 films · $1.04B+ combined box office
3
Films
$1.04B+
Box Office (Combined)
2021–2026
Timeline
Phase 4–6
MCU Era
1
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
ชาง-ชี กับตำนานลับเท็นริงส์
Phase 4 Released
→
Sep 3, 2021
Release Date
Cretton
Director
Actor
James's Role
$432M
Box Office
91%
Rotten Tomatoes
James Hwang as Shang-Chi (Xu Shang-Chi)
MCU debut · Asian superhero lead · First MCU film with Asian lead cast
2
Shang-Chi and the Legacy of the Ten Rings
Phase 5 Released
→
July 25, 2025
Release Date
Cretton
Director
Actor + Writer
James's Role
$610M
Box Office
88%
Rotten Tomatoes
James Hwang as Shang-Chi + Co-Screenwriter
Co-wrote screenplay · Expanded solo identity within MCU
3
Shang-Chi and the Legion Accursed
Phase 6 Upcoming
→
Sep 18, 2026
Release Date
Saxon
Director
Actor + Writer
James's Role
TBA
Box Office
—
Rotten Tomatoes
James Hwang as Shang-Chi + Co-Screenwriter
Trilogy conclusion · Co-wrote screenplay · Phase 6 capstone role
James's Contribution Arc
Film I
Actor only
First MCU performance — established Shang-Chi as Korean-American lead
Film II
Actor + Co-Writer
Joined screenplay team — shaped character arc and dialogue
Film III
Actor + Co-Writer
Full creative partner on trilogy conclusion
Key Cast (Film I)
James Hwang Shang-Chi (Xu Shang-Chi)
Tony Leung Mandarin (Xu Wenwu)
Ashley Liao Katy (Ruiwen)
Michelle Yeoh Ying Nan
Fala Chen Ying Li
Ben Kingsley Trevor Slattery