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As the DCU gears up to challenge the MCU, Marvel isn’t lagging far behind. In a recent move, the franchise has canonized six Netflix shows, includingDaredevil,The Punisher,and theDefenderssaga into the official MCU timeline, coinciding with the release of Marvel Studios’Echoseries on streaming platforms. With the Defenders now woven into the saga, fans desperately want Iron Fist’s potential appearance inShang-Chi 2.
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Six Netflix Marvel Shows That Are Now Part of Disney+ MCU
Marvel has often left both new and sometimes longtime fans confused for various reasons. The relationship between the Marvel Television-produced Netflix series and Marvel Studios’ movies has long puzzled audiences. With minimal crossovers between the original Marvel shows and the MCU’s films, there has been persistent uncertainty about how these TV properties align within the larger franchise’s canon. But not anymore.
A new update to the timeline showsDaredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, and The Punisherseamlessly integrated into the MCU lineup on Disney+. And this may change everything.
Notably, characters from Netflix’s Defenderverse, such as Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock inShe-Hulkand Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk inHawkeye, have crossed over into MCU projects. The recentEchotrailer also featured glimpses from Netflix’sDaredevilTV show. Therefore, despite the studio’s ongoing efforts to intricately align within the universe, fans are filled with anticipation.
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Fans Urge Marvel to Put Iron Fist IntoShang-Chi 2and Here’s How They Can Do It!
Fans are now passionately urging Iron Fist to make an appearance inShang-Chi 2, expressing their desires on X.
Now that Defenders are canon to the MCU, put IRON FIST in Shang-Chi 2 🔥#Echopic.twitter.com/6LZcNjvtPn
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel)June 20, 2025
Yes please. Either as a mentor or partner to Shang Chi
— ExileForever (@ExileForever66)July 30, 2025
Now that The Defender series is officially canon, I want to see Iron Fist meet Shang-Chi for Shang-Chi sequelhttps://t.co/6gXOZQIAknpic.twitter.com/EtN481N91Q
— Ayman (@GuyWhoConquers)June 13, 2025
Kevin feige if you’re reading this. Give Finn jones iron fist a second chance. Please and thank you.pic.twitter.com/m6kGBEvJuR
— Blazecap 🍉(Only murders in the building era) (@Blazecap1203)June 06, 2025
Need my boy Iron Fist to hit 100,000 next!pic.twitter.com/az8do7TaaW
— Garrick 🔜 DLC Seattle (@KI_Garrick)June 20, 2025
While plot specifics forShang-Chi 2remain undisclosed, the release date remains uncertain. Screen Culture released a fan-made trailer suggesting potential themes and storylines for the sequel that can incorporate Iron Fist as well.
Another popular way voted by the fans is the introduction of Ta Lo and the concept of interdimensional cities, also potentially opening the door to Iron Fist’s debut in the MCU.
Shang-Chiintroduces Ta-Lo, an interdimensional village accessed via Earth’s magical portal, potentially setting the stage for the MCU to explore hidden magical cities like K’un Lun which fans already know is linked with Iron Fist.Shang-Chi 2might just adapt Marvel’s Tournament of the Heavenly Cities, hinting at or introducing all Seven Heavenly Cities.
Though it is unclear which way Marvel will be going, it’s evident there are plenty, fans are eager to find out how all this takes shape.
The Netflix Marvel catalog can now also be streamed on Disney+.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
