SHANG-CHI (KEY, GENERAL FACTS)

Question 1

When was the film released in cinemas (theatrical release)?

Answer 1

September 3, 2021

Question 2

When was the film released on streaming services (Disney+)?

Answer 2

November 12, 2021

Question 3

Genre?

Answer 3

Superhero

Martial Arts/ Wuxia

Fantasy/Adventure

Question 4

Produced by?

Answer 4

Marvel Studios (subsidary of Disney)

Question 5

Distributed by?

Answer 5

Walt Disney

Question 6

Directed by?

Answer 6

Destin Daniel Cretton

Question 7

Budget?

Answer 7

~$150–200 million

Question 8

Box Office performance?

Answer 8

~$432 million (pandemic-impacted release)

Question 9

Impact of Covid?

Answer 9

Filming began in Sydney in February 2020 but was put on hold in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question 10

Who plays the main protagonist?

Answer 10

Shang-Chi played by Simu Liu

Question 11

Who plays the main antagonist?

Answer 11

The Mandarin/Xu Wenwu played by Tony Leung.

Question 12

Who is Katy (Shang-Chi’s best friend) played by?

Answer 12

Awkwafina

Question 13

Which comic is the movie adapted from?

Answer 13

‘The Master Of Kung Fu’ (Marvel Comic)

did have some controversial material such as racism and sexism. However, as the comic was less known the could take a lot of creative liberties, modernizing the material, aligning with Disney’s progressive, modern branding.

Question 14

Key Themes?

Answer 14

Family & Legacy (conflict between father and son)

Identity & Free Will (balancing personal freedom with destiny)

Redemption (Wenwu’s tragic obsession with power vs Shang-Chis growth)