Shang-Chi rises again...but as a Zombie? 'Marvel Zombie' drops first-look
Marvel has released a first look at its upcoming animated series, Marvel Zombies, featuring the return of Shang-Chi. The character was last seen in his solo film three years ago. The new series will also include other characters from the Shang-Chi movie and various Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) heroes. The show is set to premiere on Disney+, although a release date has not been announced yet.
Shang-Chi battles zombie hordes in 'Marvel Zombies'
In the first-look footage of Marvel Zombies, Shang-Chi is seen fighting zombie hordes alongside his father, Wenwu, also known as The Mandarin. A key scene shows Wenwu sacrificing himself after Shang-Chi is bitten by a zombie. However, Shang-Chi is saved by the Ten Rings before the story jumps five years into a post-apocalyptic future. Here, Shang-Chi and Katy are seen battling a Skrull biker gang.
Main characters and animation style revealed
The main characters of Marvel Zombies are confirmed to be Shang-Chi, Katy, and Jimmy Woo. Notably, Shang-Chi is seen with a zombified arm protected by the Rings. The series also marks the return of Death Dealer—a high-ranking warrior who died in the original Shang-Chi film. The animation style of Marvel Zombies will be similar to that of What If...?, which had its own zombie episode in its first season.
Here's the first look at 'Marvel Zombies'
Shang-Chi to return in 'What If...?' Season 3
In addition to Marvel Zombies, Marvel Animation confirmed that Shang-Chi would also return in What If...? Season 3. Simu Liu will reprise his role as the voice of Shang-Chi alongside new characters such as Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight and Dominique Thorne's Ironheart. Details about Shang-Chi's role in the upcoming season remain unclear, but the footage teased an episode where Moon Knight controls an Iron-Man-style mech suit.
No update on Shang-Chi's return to live-action project
Despite Shang-Chi's return to two animated projects, there has been no update on his return to a live-action project. Marvel has not confirmed that Shang-Chi 2 is in development. If no announcement is made soon, Shang-Chi's next appearance could be in Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars. The character has already interacted with Avengers members, and fans are eager to see how the Ten Rings factor into the Multiverse Saga following the post-credit tease in Shang-Chi.
