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Chris Evans’ fight sequences inCaptain America: The Winter Soldierare often considered among the best in MCU solo movies. However, another film that arrived years after the Russo brothers’ movie presented tough competition.Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsfeatured brilliantly choreographed fight scenes, which one fan described as similar to watching an anime.
Shang-Chiwas released as the 25th film in the MCU. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film featured an ensemble Asian cast, including Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Tony Leung, and Michelle Yeoh.
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Fans Loved The Fight Choreography InShang-Chi
The stunt choreography inShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringswas handled by the late Brad Allan, Andy Cheng, and other members of theJackie ChanStunt Team. The stunt sequences in the film—the battle between his parents, the bus fight scenes, the fight on the scaffolding, and the final battle between Shang-Chi and his father Wenwu—all received immense praise from critics as well as stunt performers.
According to Marvel scooper, MyTimeToShineHello, the entire movie conveyed an anime-like vibe. The inclusion of elements such as dragons undeniably contributed to this anime-esque atmosphere. Another fan pointed out that, despite the lack of the typical Marvel weapons like guns, swords, hammers, or shields,Shang-Chistood out with its fast-paced hand-to-hand combat scenes.
Fans also commented on the crucial involvement of Asia’s most recognizable starTony Leungas Wenwu, considering him the standout element of the movie. Some also mentioned thatDestin Daniel Cretton’s exit fromAvengers: The Kang Dynastywas a huge loss, considering his outstanding direction inShang-Chi. Others also defended the dragon fight scene, which they felt captured the essence of Chinese mythology. Some fan reactions read:
This whole movie felt like Anime and I liked ithttps://t.co/W98nBzvh7N
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH)August 25, 2025
And the fights were more fast paced and hand-to-hand than just guns and swords and energy blasting and hammer/shield throwing
— Freemaker Things (@d4thbwthu)June 07, 2025
Can’t wait to see what Shang has learned to do with the 10 Rings!
— CyberSlayer (@cyber_slayer_69)August 25, 2025
Tony Leung was the best part of the movie. Hope he somehow can return in future MCU projects
— Ozy (@bookofthefates)July 07, 2025
This is why I was excited Destin was directing Kang Dynasty
— Day™️ (@InjeelJiday)Jun 04, 2025
Everybody complained because the final fight was giant monsters fighting, but I say no. Watching an accurately depicted Chinese dragon fighting a giant demon dragon was awesome and no one can convince me otherwise.
— PAsher (@pasher5620)August 02, 2025
Besides the stunt scenes,Shang-Chiwas also praised for its representation of Asian culture, Leung’s performance as the complex villain, and the musical score.
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Chris Evans’ Captain America vs. Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi – Who Has The Best Fight Scenes?
Chris Evans’Captain America: The Winter Soldierearned critical praise for its action sequences. Russo brothers, who directed this film, used practical effects and intense stunt work in the film. The stunts helped to sustain the suspense throughout the entire film. Thomas Robinson Harper served as the stunt co-ordinator of the film alongside Andy Gill, Casey O’Neill, and Chris Carnell.
However,Simu Liu’sShang-Chitakes the lead in terms of pure stunt choreography. They had fewer cuts compared to action sequences in other Marvel films. However, the entertainment value in the scenes was comparatively less than that ofThe Winter Soldier. The sequences inShang-Chialso fell short in terms of visuals and tone.
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsand other MCU films are now available for streaming on Disney+.
Hashim Asraff
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
