A toy leak for Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings reveals a major character appearance for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film.The images were posted by SCBR Mídias on Twitter and feature Funko Pop!s for various characters from Shang-Chi, including the titular star, Katy, Wenwu, Jiang Li, Death Dealer and Razor Fist. However, the most notable collectible is the dragon, which goes by the name The Great Protector, according to the boxing.RELATED: Simu Liu Invites Vaccine Trial Volunteer to Shang-Chi Premiere

Rumors about a dragon appearing in Shang-Chi have been circulating since early 2020, when it was reported that Fin Fang Foom may appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Fin Fang Foom is a shapeshifting alien from Kakaranthara. However, that creature is usually portrayed as having green skin, while this dragon has white and red skin.

Whatever dragon this turns out to be, it would be the first for the MCU. While Netflix's Iron Fist heavily relied on the dragon Shou-Lao to drive its plot along, the beast was never actually seen. Created by Len Wein, Roy Thomas, Larry Hama, Shou-Lao is the source of the Iron Fist's power and is reborn every time it is defeated, allowing the power of the Iron Fist to be passed on from generation to generation.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is just one of many films Marvel Studios has in the works. Its next film is Black Widow, which will debut in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access on July 9. This will be followed by Shang-Chi on Sept. 3, Eternals on Nov. 5 and Spider-Man: No Way Home on Dec. 17. Sequels for Doctor Strange, Thor, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man and the Wasp and Guardians of the Galaxy are also in the works, as well as films for the Fantastic Four and Blade.

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The synopsis for the film can be found below:

Simu Liu stars as Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings. Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Daniel Callaham, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings stars Simu Liu, Tony Leung, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh, Jiang Nan, Meng'er Zhang. Ronny Cheng, Fala Chen and Jiang Len. The film arrives in theaters Sept. 3.

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