The MCU's Ten Rings Come From Kang - Shang-Chi Theory Explained
The origin of the legendary Ten Rings in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings are shrouded in mystery, but one theory suggests they could perhaps come from Kang the Conqueror. With Thanos dead and the Infinity Stones gone in the main MCU timeline, Phase 4 has begun introducing new threats on an even larger scale than the Infinity Saga. This includes Kang, who was introduced in the Loki season 1 finale, and Xu Wenwu, the true leader of The Ten Rings crime organization (whose power and influence are perhaps greater than even Hydra’s). With Phase 4 underway with new films and Disney+ TV shows, Shang-Chi’s Ten Rings could be tied to the greater MCU narrative through a powerful being like Kang. Indeed, Kang the Conqueror could once again appear in the MCU as part of the cast of the confirmed Shang-Chi 2.
Shang-Chi introduces the MCU’s version of the classic titular Marvel superhero, telling a story that’s as small and personal as it is epic and high concept. As the son of the leader of the Ten Rings organization, Shang-Chi has seen his father wield his mysterious rings numerous times, but they finally become his at the end of the films. Wenwu, who lived for over a thousand years, passes the Ten Rings to Shang-Ci (who’d already commandeered five of them during their fight), which later baffle his newfound allies, Wong, Captain Marvel, and Bruce Banner. The origin and significance of the Ten Rings will likely be explored in a future MCU storyline.
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The MCU introduced Kang the Conqueror at the end of Loki (though he goes unnamed), and seems to be setting him up as the successor to Thanos as the MCU’s greatest threat. Kang is a variant of He Who Remains, a brilliant being
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