If you never got the chance to see Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings the first time around, it’s great to know that the smash hit Marvel Cinematic Universe movie is available to stream right now. Based on Marvel Comics’ Shang-Chi, the action adventure flick was both a critical and commercial success. The mysterious Ten Rings organisation is a group of terrorists and one of MCU’s recurring threats. In Shang-Chi, viewers can finally delve deeper into their history and why they’re hell-bent on destroying the world.
What’s in this Guide?
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings preview
In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, it was revealed that the shadowy terrorist group was founded thousands of years ago by Xu Wenwu. Granting him immense powers, including immortality, he created the Ten Rings organisation.
Throughout history, they’ve conquered kingdoms and overthrown governments, intent on creating a world that suits their twisted ideologies. As his role in shaping world history became less and less conspicuous, only operating in the shadows as time went by, Wenwu became a legend.
Wenwu disbands his organisation and locks away the ten rings when he falls in love with Ying Li, the guardian of a village said to be protected by mythical beasts. They marry and have two children – Shang-Chi and Xialing. The death of their mother by the hands of Wenwu’s enemies, the Iron Gang, pushes their grieving father into a downward spiral of vengeance, wearing the ten rings again and resuming his leadership of the group.
Shang-Chi is forced to undergo brutal training and by the time he turns 14, he is sent to assassinate the Iron Gang’s leader. Traumatised and unwilling to inflict more deaths, he escapes and settles in San Francisco and changes his name to “Shaun”.
Thinking he can leave his past behind, Shang-Chi’s new life is threatened when his father and the Ten Rings bring him back. In the end, the father and the son must confront the pains of the past, as well as stand alongside each other to battle an ancient, nefarious foe.
One of the highest-grossing action movies last year, Shang-Chi is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (The Glass Castle, Just Mercy) from a screenplay he co-wrote with David Callaham (Wonder Woman 1984, Mortal Kombat) and Andrew Lanham (The Shack).
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings trailer
You can watch the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings trailer below.
When did Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings air?
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released in Australian cinemas on 2nd September 2021. It then became available on streaming TV via Disney Plus on 12th November 2021 as one of last year’s new releases on Disney Plus Day.
| Movie | Running Time | IMDb |
|---|---|---|
| Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | 2 hr 12 min | 7.4/10 |
Which streaming services show the movie?
To get started on your Shang Chi streaming, Disney Plus offers exclusive access after the movie’s theatrical premiere last year. It’s also available on pay per view to rent or buy.
We’ve listed some of the most prominent streaming services below so it’s easier for you to keep track of every streaming platform that offers Shang Chi Australia for on demand viewing. If the movie becomes available elsewhere, the information below will be updated.
| Streaming Services | Shang Chi Australia |
|---|---|
| Disney Plus | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings online in Australia?
To watch Shang-Chi, Australia now has Disney Plus. New customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan, priced at $13.99 and $139.99, respectively. In addition to Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney, and National Geographic content, Disney Plus offers the Star channel more content that’s catered to adult audiences. Being a Disney Plus exclusive, the movie won’t be available on free-to-air.
Stream Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney Plus
To watch Shang Chi, Disney Plus Australia offers full access. New customers will need to sign up for an account to access the streaming service and its rich catalogue of content, including the best Disney Plus shows.
With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans in order to stream movies on several screens. Disney Plus allows users to stream on up to four screens at the same time for the monthly price of $13.99. If you want to save a little bit, you can opt for the $139.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $12 per month.
With its catalogue of Marvel movies and shows, it’s about time to join Disney Plus. You can also check out our Disney Plus review to know more about the service and its features.
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings cast
Shang-Chi is the first Marvel film to feature an Asian lead with Simu Liu playing the titular character and Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu. Michelle Yeoh and Awkwafina also star as Ying Nan and Katy, respectively. Check out the complete cast of the movie below:
Other movies on Disney Plus
The Disney Plus library is home to a huge range of best Disney Plus shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and to the best documentaries here and abroad, you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Thor: Love and Thunder, Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness and many more. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Disney Plus below so there’s always something to search and watch while you wait for the premiere of Prey.
Streaming devices for Disney Plus
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream TV shows and movies on Disney Plus at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Disney+
- Amazon Fire TV: Yes – All Fire TV devices & Fire TV Edition Smart TVs
- Amazon Fire Tablet: Yes – Fire OS 5.0 or later
- Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11.0 and later; 4th-generation Apple TV
- Foxtel: Yes – Foxtel iQ5, iQ4 or iQ3
- Hubbl: Yes – Hubbl Glass & Hubbl Puck
- Chromecast: Yes – Version 1 and newer; Google Nest Hub and Google Nest Hub Max; Vizio Smart TVs (with built-in Chromecast); Android TV devices
- Chromebook: Yes – via Disney+ Android app
- Roku: Yes – Roku boxes and sticks and TVs
- Android TV: Yes – OS 7.0 or later on Google certified TVs
- LG Smart TV: Yes – LG models running webOS 3.0 and above
- Samsung Smart TV: Yes – 2017 models and newer (Tizen OS)
- Hisense Smart TVs and Toshiba Smart TVs: Yes – with VIDAA OS U6 1.2 and other selected models
- PC: Yes – Web browser only; Chrome (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later); Microsoft Edge (version 79+ on Windows 10 or later); Firefox (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later
- Mac: Yes – Safari 11+ is supported on macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and later; Chrome 75+ is supported on macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) and later; Firefox 75+ is supported on macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and later
- Android phones/tablets: Yes – Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: Yes – iOS 15.3 and later
- PlayStation: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Yes – Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box: Yes; select Xfinity X1 models
- Fetch TV: Yes
