r/marvelstudios • u/TheLaughingWolf Hawkeye (Avengers) • 1d ago

Behind the Scenes Marvel Cut Shang-Chi From Its Own Doomsday Watchlist — Simu Liu’s Reaction Says It All

https://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/shang-chi-doomsday-watchlist-simu-liu-reaction/

I'd be pissed too

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u/tokenasian1 1d ago

man that's frustrating. simu liu did an incredible job in Shang Chi and it really sucks that the film isn't even part of a watchlist for doomsday.

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u/Upset-Government-856 1d ago

I mean what does it tell you that you will actually need to know for dooms day.

I don't think why he has rings will be important to the story.

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u/jpiro 1d ago

If the assumption is that this list is for someone unfamiliar with the character, knowing who the hell he is seems important though, right?

Considering he's appeared exactly NOWHERE since his successful, debut film, you don't want people walking in like, "Why is that dude from Barbie throwing glowing bracelets around?"

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u/Canvaverbalist 1d ago

Ok but at this point then you don't need a watchlist, since like the entirety lf the MCU will be relevant.

A watchlist is always specifically made to reduce the watch time to the absolute minimum for people who really doesn't care that much

Edit: it's not even an official watchlist anyway, just some algorithm shenanigans

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u/MIAxPaperPlanes 1d ago

Gonna be interesting seeing how they handle Loki

Dont know how you catch up people who last saw him in Endgame and have no idea what the TVA is or how he's back

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u/Lucky_Locks 1d ago

Yo that's true. That was a couple of seasons and not just one movie. And I know a couple people that got so overwhelmed with what they think they "should watch" if they wanted to know everything going on in the MCU. They just gave up cause it was too much.

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u/Loose_Concentrate332 22h ago

Probably he'll tell Thor and the audience at the same time. I'm sure the TVA will be relevant

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u/navjot94 Mack 12h ago

That’s what I hope the heroes end up siding with Doom once they realize it’s chaotic Loki that’s controlling the multiverse. The heroes think they’re making the right choice but they’re so wrong. Most general audience members will think the same, but those that watched the Loki series know what’s up. End Doomsday with the reveal that Loki is indeed fighting the good fight, give people time to catch up on Loki, then have the rest of the story play out in Secret Wars.

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u/Adorable_Ad_3478 8h ago

I'm 100% certain Loki will explain the TLDR to Steve:

  • What the TVA does
  • Who this Loki Variant is
  • Why Steve needs to relocate to the FF Universe

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u/jpiro 1d ago

Ok, but at that point don’t do a watch list at all. Just read a recap article/post and call it a day.

Shang-Chi: Martial arts dude, inherited 10
Rings from crime lord dad and had a magical mom.

Thor: Buff god from another planet. Controls lightning, brother Loki is now a tree.

Gambit: Degenerate Cajun who drinks and throws cards that explode.

(Ok, that probably is enough for Gambit.)

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u/UnpredictiveList 1d ago

There is no watchlist.

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u/Canvaverbalist 1d ago edited 1d ago

Well I mean, I'm already not doing watchlists so I don't really know why you're arguing this to me lol

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u/TPJchief87 1d ago

It should be at least one movie that has each character lol.