"Simu Liu on Marvel's Secrecy: 'Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo Ruined It'"

Exciting news for Marvel fans: Shang-Chi, portrayed by Simu Liu, is set to make his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday film. During the massive Avengers: Doomsday livestream, Liu's involvement was confirmed, though he remained tight-lipped about the details, reflecting Marvel Studios' notorious secrecy around potential spoilers. His name was spotted on a chair alongside other MCU luminaries, signaling his significant role in the upcoming ensemble movie.

Last month's cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday highlighted a strong presence of veteran X-Men actors. Notable names such as Kelsey Grammer (who played Beast and made his MCU debut in The Marvels' post-credits scene), Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier/Professor X, seen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), and James Marsden (Cyclops) have all been confirmed to join the film. This substantial inclusion of X-Men characters raises intriguing questions about the plot—could Avengers: Doomsday be setting the stage for an epic Avengers vs. X-Men showdown?

In a recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show, Liu shared his excitement about being part of Avengers: Doomsday, albeit with limited knowledge of the full cast and plot. "I knew I was going to be involved in it to some capacity," he explained, "but I didn't know who else they were announcing. They don't tell us anything. Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo ruined it for all of us. Now, they don't tell us." Liu humorously pointed out the stringent measures Marvel has adopted to prevent leaks, referencing the infamous slip-ups by Holland and Ruffalo in the past.

Liu, who also starred as one of the Kens in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, expressed his astonishment at the caliber of actors he'll be sharing the screen with. "I saw when Sir Ian and Sir Patrick were announced," he said during the interview. "These are two of the greatest actors to have ever walked the face of the Earth. That blew my mind a little bit."

Liu first captivated audiences as Shang-Chi in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited his character's return. While Avengers: Doomsday is slated for release on May 1, 2026, and boasts an impressive cast list, much of the film remains shrouded in mystery. As the release date approaches, more details are expected to emerge, whether intentionally or through leaks.

In other MCU news, fans have been buzzing about Robert Downey Jr.'s recent Doctor Doom-themed invitation to his 60th birthday party, sparking further speculation and excitement within the Marvel community.