Summary
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Avengers 5 title shift to “Doomsday” showcases Doctor Doom’s return and the Russo brothers back at the helm.
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Shang-Chi’s ring theory connection to Kang confirmed, but Kang’s role in Doomsday remains uncertain.
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Shang-Chi’s future in the MCU post-Avengers 5 changes should remain strong despite story alterations.
A theory centered around Avengers 5 was finally confirmed, three years after it was first created. in those three years, Avengers 5s highly anticipated story has changed significantly. The film was originally titled Avengers: The Kong Dynasty Centered on the Avengers taking down the titular villain after he was teased in Loki And Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. However, Kong actor Jonathan Majors’ assault charges saw him removed from his role, prompting Marvel Studios to make some major changes to Avengers 5s history.
now, Avengers 5 is titled Avengers: Doomsday, With the upcoming Marvel movie The Return of Robert Downey Jr. Like Doctor Doom. Not only that, but the Russo brothers are back for Avengers 5 And 6, Next the difference in vision between Doomsday And The Kang Dynasty. interesting though, One of the biggest theories about Avengers 5The first story was considered specifically to the character of Kang and his connection to an aspiring avenger. Despite Kang’s story being changed and the would-be avenger in question not being seen since 2021, the theory has seemingly been confirmed.
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Shang-Chi’s post-credits scene is all but confirmed to be teasing Kang the Conqueror
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The theory stems from the post-credits scene of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. In this scene, Shang-Chi is contacted by major Avengers including Captain Marvel, Bruce Banner and Wong. Shang-Chi discovers that his titular rings are sending a signal to somewhere unknown and that they are much older than anyone realizesWhile not being from Earth or space as far as Bruce and Carol can tell. Initially, this post-credit scene led to theories that the rings were somehow connected to Kong the Conqueror.
All this points to the theory that the rings connected to Kang is true if Shang-Chi is destined to be a leader of The Kang Dynasty…
These theories gained more credence with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaWu Kang’s Quantum Realm city was built with similar ring designs to that of Shang-Chi. Recently, a report revealed Shang-Chi’s Avengers 5 role, with the new MCU hero originally expected to be a lead from what was Avengers: The Kong Dynasty. moreover, Shang-chi Director Destin Daniel Cretton was initially hired to direct Avengers 5. All this points to the theory that the rings connected to Kang is true if Shang-Chi is destined to be a leader of The Kang Dynasty With Cretton owning the film.
It is admittedly unexpected for this theory to be all but confirmed in this manner. The initial report of On the contrary Came over three years from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Release. This was made even more unexpected by the lack of Shang-Chi content in the MCU since then, as audiences get updates on the character’s role in a movie that isn’t happening in the same way now, without the character. has been seen in the MCU since. The first 2021 film.
Marvel’s New Avengers 5 plan means Shang-Chi’s post-credits scene is no longer important
The turning away of Kong the Conqueror leaves the theory unresolved
with Avengers 5 Confirming Kang’s MCU replacement as Doctor Doom, questions about whether Shang-chis post-credit scene issues will no longer be raised. As evident from the above report, Avengers 5 is clearly going to tie the stories of Shang-Chi and Kang the Conqueror together in a big way. Now, the MCU future of Kang the Conqueror is all but over, unless Marvel Studios opts for a recast and gives the character a secondary antagonist role behind Doom. If this is the case, The connection to the rings may still be explored, but it’s still unclear what role Kong will play Avengers: Doomsday.
Another possibility is that the theory above is recondite. After all, no Marvel movies have directly confirmed it as true, and there are only a few supporting factors from production details that seem to do so. As such, it would not be difficult for the writers of Avengers: Doomsday To retrieve the signal sent by Shang-Chi’s rings to be connected to Doom in some way. Then, Shang-Chi’s story wouldn’t have to be changed too drastically and the rings could still be tied to Avengers 5Just not to Kong the Conqueror as was almost certainly first intended.
Marvel should still have Shang-Chi as a main Avengers character
Shang-Chi’s MCU future should not be affected by Avengers 5’s changes
In light of the many changes to Avengers 5s history, the involvement of Shang-Chi should not be one of them. Many would agree that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is one of the best movies in Phase 4, featuring characters with immense promise for the future of the franchise. For this reason, he should still play a big role in Avengers: Doomsday Regardless of whether the film’s post-credits scene was meant to relate to Kang or not.
Destin Daniel Cretton is confirmed to direct Shang-Chi 2, but a production date is still unclear.
Of course, the future looked somewhat bleak for the character of Shang-Chi as of 2021. A sequel to the film is not yet in active development, and the changes to Avengers 5 Meaning his starring role alongside other MCU heroes may be reduced. Hopefully, Marvel Studios sees the promise in this character and his franchise, and continues to include him in plans for Avengers: Doomsday. If not, the loss of Shang-Chi as a major MCU character may be the most unfortunate of casualties. Avengers 5s overhaul.
Avengers: Doomsday is the fifth Avengers film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will bring together heroes, new and old, to face off against Victor von Doom – played by the returning Robert Downey Jr.. Avengers 5 will also mark the beginning of Phase 6 of The MCU.
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May 1, 2026
- studio(s)
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Marvel Studios
- distributor(s)
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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures