Simu Liu: Marvel Keeps Secrets Due to Holland, Ruffalo

It's now confirmed: Shang-Chi, portrayed by Simu Liu, is set to make a thrilling return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the highly anticipated ensemble film, Avengers: Doomsday. During the massive Avengers: Doomsday livestream, Liu's name was spotted alongside other MCU icons, though due to Marvel Studios' stringent secrecy, he remained tight-lipped about his involvement. The excitement around his return was palpable, especially since Shang-Chi last graced the screen in Marvel's *Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings* in 2021.

Last month's cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday spotlighted several veteran X-Men actors, intensifying speculation about the film's plot. Kelsey Grammer, who played Beast in the Fox X-Men franchise and debuted in the MCU via *The Marvels*' post-credits scene, will join Patrick Stewart, who portrayed Charles Xavier/Professor X in the X-Men films and had a cameo in *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*. Additionally, Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), and James Marsden (Cyclops) are all set to appear, leading fans to wonder if Avengers: Doomsday might be a covert *Avengers vs. X-Men* showdown.

In a recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show, Liu shared insights into his involvement, stating, "I knew I was going to be involved in it to some capacity. 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's comments hark back to the well-known leaks by Holland concerning the MCU’s Spider-Man series and Ruffalo's penchant for spoiling Avengers plots, prompting Marvel to tighten their spoiler control.

Liu was also astounded by some of the names set to star alongside him in Avengers: Doomsday. He remarked on the Jennifer Hudson Show, "I saw when Sir Ian and Sir Patrick were announced. These are two of the greatest actors to have ever walked the face of the Earth. That blew my mind a little bit."

While the plot of Avengers: Doomsday remains shrouded in mystery, with a release date set for May 1, 2026, fans can expect more details to emerge in the coming months. Liu, who also starred as one of the Kens in Greta Gerwig’s *Barbie*, continues to build his impressive resume within the MCU and beyond.

Meanwhile, MCU enthusiasts have been buzzing about Robert Downey Jr.'s latest social media post, where the Iron Man actor shared a Doctor Doom-themed invitation for his 60th birthday party, sparking further speculation and excitement within the fan community.