Why did Wong need Shang-Chi?

Wong appearing in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is twofold. The first - and the obvious, most-discussed behind the scenes - reason for Wong's inclusion in Shang-Chi is that Benedict Wong is a British actor of Chinese descent, and being part of the first Asian superhero movie in the MCU made the most sense.

Why Wong is Sorcerer Supreme?

Wong is the Sorcerer Supreme because he was promoted to the role after Doctor Strange had been blipped out of existence for five years by Thanos.

Is Wong going to be in Shang-Chi?

Benedict Wong being in Shang-Chi was much more meaningful as the character to personally connect the new hero into the larger universe than using someone like Doctor Strange, largely because he's been the only Asian actor at the forefront of the Marvel franchise.

Why Shang-Chi is so important?

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What did Wong talk to Shang-Chi about?

But in the post-credits scene, Wong pulls Shang-Chi and Katy (Awkwafina) through his portal to a library to talk to them about the rings — the weapons, not the organization — which may have you asking …

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Why is Bruce Banner not Hulk Shang-Chi?

Responding to the question, Firpo said "In terms of the timeline, they 'lost Tony, lost Cap, Natasha is gone, Hulk is currently working on himself." He added that Bruce Banner is focusing on 'making himself human rather than smart Hulk', thus, all the Avengers were 'just busy. '

Was Wong fighting Abomination?

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings shows an extraordinarily overwhelming Wong vs. Abomination fight, much to the astonishment of many. While both characters were confirmed to reappear in future Phase 4 titles, Shang Chi's film was not intended to feature them.

Is Shang-Chi's sister a villain?

She was initially a villainous character, but over time, became an ally of her brother (although she would backslide from time to time).

Is Shang-Chi stronger than iron fist?

While the Iron Fist shares similar skills and mythical backgrounds right down to the other-dimensional cities and dragons, Shang-Chi is easily the stronger of the two thanks to the powerful Ten Rings combined with the fact that Danny Rand never became a full Iron Fist, having left K'un-Lun for New York before his ...

Is Shang-Chi necessary for MCU?

Exactly how the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home will shape the coming Multiversal narrative is yet to be confirmed, but Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings already proved that the Multiverse isn't essential to the MCU, at least, not yet.

What is Wong doing with Abomination?

The previous match helps demonstrate the superhuman scale he is now operating on, as the Hulk-like Abomination faces off against the mystical Wong. Wong uses his sling ring to create a portal that redirects one of Abomination's super-powered punches back into his own face, ending the match quickly.

Who fought Wong in Shang-Chi?

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"Some fans said, 'This looks like a character they hadn't seen in many years named the Abomination, fighting a character that looks like Wong. ' And I can say that the reason it looks like that is because that is Abomination fighting Wong," he said.

What is Wong doing in Eternals?

So, to answer your question, Wong is not an Eternal. He is but a master of the mystic arts working alongside the other sorcerers on Earth. Wong is a regular human trained in the mystic arts, and that means that he does not have the infinite lifespan that the Eternals have.

Is Wong powerful than Dr Strange?

Wong is already out of the equation because of the lackage of feats. Scarlet Witch is more powerful but lets her emotions get the hold of her. Doctor Strange knows his powers more and can control himself. The Sorcerer Supreme wins because of not allowing his emotions to best him.

Is Dr Strange more powerful than Wong?

Doctor Strange 2 demonstrates that even after the events of No Way Home, Wong is still the MCU's Sorcerer Supreme. Be it because of a technicality or because Wong deserves the title more than Strange, Wong's position as the Sorcerer Supreme suggests that he is the franchise's most powerful wielder of magic.

How did Wong become sorcerer?

When Strange perished along with half of the universe's population to Thanos, Wong became the new Sorcerer Supreme. In 2023, he transported many of the revived Avengers and their allies to a battle against an alternate Thanos, and prevailed in the Battle of Earth.

Who can beat Shang-Chi?

Shang-Chi cannot beat Thanos in a 1-on-1 battle with or without the rings. Thanos without the infinity gauntlet is more experienced and formidable against Shang-Chi. With the infinity gauntlet and the infinity stones he controls the entire universe which is a much bigger power than the power of the Ten Rings.

Who would win in a fight Shang-Chi or Batman?

1 Winner: Shang-Chi

Batman is good at lots of martial arts but Shang-Chi is a master- he's ready for just about any trick or tactic that Batman can throw at him and his peerless fighting skills will allow him to take Batman down quickly and efficiently.

Who is the greatest martial artist in Marvel?

1 Shang-Chi

Shang-Chi is, by far, the most accomplished martial artist in the Marvel Universe. Though he has no superpowers of his own, he has spent his entire life from childhood learning a wide variety of martial arts and weapons.

How did Shang-Chi's dad get the rings?

When his father sacrificed himself to save him, Shang-Chi inherited his mystical rings to defeat the Soul Eaters. Returning home, he began studying the rings when they emitted a signal.

Will Xialing be evil?

While it's not likely that Xialing will become a full-on bad guy by any means, she's bound to back some questionable ways of doing things when she's in control of an organization like that. After all, her previous ownership involved an illegal underground fight club, so the character's certainly not a goody-two-shoes.

How did Wenwu get the 10 rings?

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Although he avenged Ying Li's death with the slaughter of the Iron Gang, Wenwu was still left with an emptiness in his heart, so he chose to rededicate himself to the Ten Rings and wear his Rings at all time.

Why does Abomination look different in Shang-Chi?

It seems as though Abomination's personality has mellowed out quite a bit since his last MCU appearance, and it's likely that this has been done to make him more of a fleshed-out character ahead of his appearance in Marvel's She-Hulk (as well as his possible involvement in Marvel's Thunderbolts project).

Who wins Wong vs Abomination?

Abomination's presence in the cage match also puts into question why Wong would be fighting the monster if he isn't a criminal. However, the answer to both of these questions is teased after Wong's victory, as the two fighters are shown to be on friendly terms after the battle.

Why does Abomination look like a fish?

Even though the experiment grants him immense strength, it did come with some repercursions. His body doubled in size and boned started to protrude from various parts of his body. In the comics, the mutation gives Blonsky a fish-like appearance where he has fins instead of ears.