Shang-Chi’s Ten Rings Spinoff Is Back From the Dead — Here’s What We Know

After years of silence, the Shang-Chi universe is finally showing signs of life again. Marvel Studios is reportedly reviving its long-rumored Ten Rings spinoff series, giving fans hope that Xu Xialing’s story is finally about to be told.

The idea has been floating around since 2021, right after Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings hit theaters. The film ended with Shaun’s sister, Xu Xialing, inheriting control of the Ten Rings organization — despite once vowing to dismantle it. A spinoff exploring where she takes it next always felt like a no-brainer, but development quietly stalled for years.

What’s Changed Now with Shang-Chi?

Insider Daniel Richtman revealed the project is officially back in development at Marvel Studios, though details on format remain scarce. Given his original 2021 report pegged it as a Disney+ series, that direction likely still holds.

Why the Timing Matters

This update lands right as Marvel scales back its live-action Disney+ slate, with shows like Wonder Man getting axed despite a prior renewal. But smaller, cheaper limited series still fit into Marvel’s plans — and a Ten Rings show would be far less expensive than a CGI-heavy Shang-Chi sequel film.

Adding fuel to the momentum: director Destin Daniel Cretton just delivered a $2 billion hit with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, earning serious trust within the studio. Simu Liu also returns as Shang-Chi in Avengers: Doomsday this December, which could reignite mainstream interest in the character and his world. You can read more about the Ten Rings mythology’s comic-book roots on Wikipedia.

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