Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will release on Disney+ on November 12th, 2021. The film is currently in theaters and stars Simu Liu as the famed Marvel hero, Shang-Chi. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Shang-Chi follows the titular character as he must confront his past, including his estranged father, Wenwu, who carries the mysterious and powerful ten rings, a weapon that could destroy everything if not stopped in time. The film co-stars Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Michelle Yeoh, Ben Kingsley, Benedict Wong, Florian Munteanu, and Meng'er Zhang.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has thus far been a box office success, beating out pandemic fears and luring audiences back to theaters for three straight weeks in the top spot, pulling in a $305 million global haul (and counting). It's the second film in the beginning of the MCU's Phase 4 and the first live-action iteration of the popular Marvel Comics character. Created in 1973 by Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin, Shang-Chi, aka The Master of Kung-Fu, has been a mainstay in the comics arena ever since and is now on his way to becoming a household name with the success of the film.

Now comes word that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will debut exclusively on Disney+ on November 12th, as part of a special Disney+ Day celebration, which will include several debuts, sneak peeks, previews, and more from the studio's streaming service. This shortened theatrical window equals roughly two-and-half months, which aligns with the new post-pandemic window of 45-60 days from theatrical to streaming. It's unclear when the film will be available for purchase, but Disney+ subscribers can begin streaming the movie on November 12th.

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