Simu Liu Calls ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ A “Love Letter To The Entire Genre Of Superhero Movies”

Simu Liu Calls ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ a Love Letter to Superhero Movies

Simu Liu is set to return as Shang-Chi in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. In a recent interview, he shared insights about reuniting with fellow Marvel stars and the experience of being part of a massive ensemble cast directed by Joe and Anthony Russo.

“I mean, there are just so many actors in it, and getting to work with those people as peers is really incredible because I grew up watching so many of them.”

Liu will appear alongside Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), and Florence Pugh (Yelena), among others. He expressed joy at working with such a vast and well-known cast that spans the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“It feels, in a lot of ways, like a love letter to the entire genre of superhero movies. And I think there’s something really fun about that.”

Liu described the film as a heartfelt celebration dedicated to fans of superhero stories. He emphasized its message of inclusion and hope for those who felt different growing up but found inspiration in comic book heroes.

“It’s for all the misfits and the weirdos and the underdogs who grew up reading comic books and believing there was hope for them — that they mattered even if they didn’t fit in.”

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The film promises a grand reunion of Marvel heroes and serves as an emotional tribute to the legacy of superhero cinema.

Author’s Resume: Simu Liu reflects on the inclusive spirit and legacy of superhero films as he returns in Avengers: Doomsday, calling it a celebration of the entire genre.

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