Marvel Studios' 'Shang-Chi' Makes A Storming Debut At The Box Office

Mumbai, September 5, 2021: Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" succeed box office expectations in a big way and has made a memorable debut in the superhero universe. A movie, which was called an "experimental" release in theaters by Disney CEO, has debuted with a mighty $75 million in the opening weekend (Fri-Sun) at the domestic (North America) box office.

"Shang-Chi" was anticipated a debut of between $45 million to $50 million in the opening weekend, but now, it is on course for $84 million four-day Labor Day weekend. With a $75 million 3-day weekend debut, "Shang-Chi" takes the second-biggest domestic opening, falling just behind "Black Widow's" $80.3 million opening. Universal Pictures' "F9" is at number 3 with a $70 million opening.



Overseas, "Shang-Chi" earned another $56 million, making it a $130 million worldwide debut. The movie opened in key international markets such as France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, Brazil, Mexico, and India. In India, where Marvel has a huge fanbase, "Shang-Chi" is turning out to be the first choice for moviegoers. In the first weekend in India, the Simu Liu starrer earned approx 12.30 crores [$ 1.7 M] gross.

"Shang-Chi" centers on a former assassin who must contend with the legacy of his evil father and the crime syndicate he operates. It’s the first Marvel movie to have an Asian superhero as its protagonist. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie stars Simu Liu in title role along with Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh, Tony Leung and Meng'er Zhang.

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