Early predictions forShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsclaim the movie should open to $90 million globally. This would put the film far behindBlack Widow’s opening weekend, which hauled an impressive $215 million. However, the result would already be enough forShang-Chito become the highest-grossing movie released in the U.S. and Canada during Labor Day weekend.
According to pre-sales, Shang-Chi should close the weekend in the U.S. and Canada with something between $45 million and $50 million. This result would dethrone 2007’sHalloween$30.6 million box office on Labor Day weekend. Add another $40 million from international markets, andShang-Chishould reach $90 million with ease.
While the result might seem modest compared to other MCU films,Shang-Chiintroduces a new character, is being released amidst the fear of the delta variant, and is opening during a weekend with traditionally low box office.Shang-Chiwas also released exclusively in theaters, which could prevent the movie from having a significant drop in the box office in the following weeks,an issue that affectedBlack Widow, possibly because of the simultaneous Disney+ release.
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Directed byDestin Daniel Crettonfrom a script he co-wrote withDavid CallahamandAndrew Lanham,Shang-Chi’s cast includesSimu Liuas the titular hero,Awkwafinaas Shang-Chi’s friend Katy,Tony Leung Chiu-waias the hero’s criminal father and the leader of the Ten Rings,Florian Munteanuas the villain Razor Fist,Meng’er Zhangas Shang-Chi’s estranged sister Xialing,Michelle Yeohas theprotector of a mythical cityJiang Li,Fala Chen, andRonny Chieng.
The resurgence of the Ten Rings in the MCU will allowBen Kingsleytoreprise his role as the fake-Mandarinhe played inIron Man 3. Kingsley is not the only MCU returning character onShang-ChiasBenedict Wongwill also be returning as Wong, Doctor Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) right arm. The crossovers don’t stop there, though, as the master of magic will be fightingThe Incredible Hulk’s Abomination.Tim Rothis expected to come back as the voice of Abomination in the movie beforestarring in the upcomingShe-Hulkseries.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswill arrive in theaters on September 3. Here’s the official synopsis:
Marvel Studios’Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Ringsstars 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. The film also stars Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan, as well as Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu, and Ronny Chieng.
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