Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is finally, finally, finally here after what feels like a lifetime of waiting. Check out my review to see what I thought of the film!
Along with the movie, there is also a companion album aptly titled Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album featuring a myriad of Asian-American artists, which goes perfectly with the inclusive themes and global reach of the film. A few of those songs show up in Shang-Chi, but there are also some massive past hits that make an appearance here and there — often in unexpected ways!
NOTE: There are going to be two halves to this article. The following portion will be a spoiler-free zone featuring only a list of the songs from Shang-Chi. Then, there will be a place for the movie’s trailer, and that will mark the transition to the spoiler zone. I hope this lets everyone enjoy the music from the film!
SPOILER-FREE ZONE: Here is a list of the songs in the order they are featured in the movie without any spoilers.
“Act Up” by Rich Brian & EARTHGANG
“A Whole New World” by Lea Salonga & Brad Kane
“Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X
“I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
“Lose Control” by JJ Lin
“In the Dark” by Swae Lee & Jhené Aiko
“Hotel California” by the Eagles
“Fire in the Sky” by Anderson .Paak
“Swan Song” by Saweetie & Niki
SPOILER ALERT: This is your warning that there will be some spoilers below!
Here is a breakdown of every song featured in the movie with a little background on when/where the song is placed in the movie.
“Act Up” by Rich Brian & EARTHGANG
Heard while Shaun (Simu Liu) is getting ready to go to work as a valet with Katy (Awkwafina)
“A Whole New World” by Lea Salonga & Brad Kane
Shaun (Simu Liu) and Katy (Awkwafina) sing the song together during the karaoke sequence
“Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X
Shaun (Simu Liu) sings the song during the karaoke sequence
“I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith
Katy (Awkwafina) sings the song during the karaoke sequence
“Lose Control” by JJ Lin
Heard when Shaun (Simu Liu) goes to Katy’s (Awkwafina) house to eat dinner with her family
“In the Dark” by Swae Lee & Jhené Aiko
Heard while Shaun (Simu Liu) and Katy (Awkwafina) are driving down the strip with all the bright lights of the city
“Hotel California” by the Eagles
Katy (Awkwafina) sings the song during a fight battle in a funny moment where she tries to distract The Mandarin’s (Tony Leung) hitmen
“Fire in the Sky” by Anderson .Paak
Heard playing during the end credits
“Hotel California” by The Eagles
Heard during a funny cost-credits karaoke scene with Wong (Benedict Wong) doing karaoke with Shaun (Simu Liu) and Awkwafina (Katy)
“Swan Song” by Saweetie & Niki
Heard playing in final post-credits scene involving Xialing (Meng’er Zhang)
Catch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings now playing in theaters.
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