Cretton said the film was a journey for Shang-Chi to discover his place in the world, and Liu added that Shang-Chi's identity struggles are the core of the character rather than his martial arts skills.

Origin. Thousands of years ago, Xu Wenwu finds the Ten Rings, mystical weapons that grant their user immortality and great power. Wenwu amasses an army of warriors, named after his Ten Rings, and conquers many kingdoms and topples governments throughout history.

Here are some key things you should know before experiencing Marvel's cutting-edge, action-packed, culturally relevant love letter to Kung Fu!

• The events of Shang-Chi (that's what we will be referring to in the film as from this point on) will take place after Avengers: Endgame.
• Shang-Chi does not have superpowers!

The Ten Rings of the #ShangChi were sending a signal directly to Kang at the Quantumn World!

Shang Chi, portrayed by Simu Liu, is the protagonist of the movie. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the 25th movie installation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and one of their best origin stories to date.

Essentially, the rings represent stopping time itself, and even though they came before the multiverse was reborn, they could've been a forgotten relic from the first Multiversal War. But the rings could also be a beacon that, once activated, began to call to Kang to strike Earth and the larger universe.

Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.

Drawing power from the Dark Dimensions and summoning Dormammu's army of mindless servants, Harkness creates a strong link in Shang-Chi's mythology to the magical worlds of marvel character like Wanda Maximoff and Doctor Strange.

Everything You Need to Know Going into 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings'

• Director Destin Daniel Cretton Pulled From His Life Experiences.
• Cretton Received Advice from Another Marvel Studios Director.
• The Cultural Significance of Portraying Minorities On-screen.
• The Inclusion of the Mandarin Language.

The Shang Chi Ten Rings Are Calling The Makluans, According To The Comics.

The Ten Rings of the #ShangChi were sending a signal directly to Kang at the Quantumn World!

During the Marvel NOW! relaunch, Shang-Chi joins the Avengers after being recruited by Captain America and Iron Man. During the events of Infinity, Shang-Chi and the Avengers join the Galactic Council to fight against the Builders and their crusade against all life in the universe.