Marvel’s Thunderbolts Post-Credits Scene Is Exactly What the MCU Needed

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It appears that Marvel’s decisions regarding the end-credit sequences of Thunderbolts are being positively received and might just fill the void that fans have been experiencing. Although the post-credits scenes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) during the Multiverse Saga have had varying reactions, there is a sense of anticipation following this movie as it wraps up Phase 5.

Thunderbolts* Post-Credits Scene Spoiler Teases Give MCU Fans Hope

Before “Thunderbolts” hits theaters on May 2, there’s some exciting news! The film is set to include not just one but two scenes during and after the credits. This is a rare occurrence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as it’s been since 2023’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” that an MCU movie has had more than one post-credits scene.

Early viewers of the film, having watched it, voiced their opinions on the scenes shown after the credits, stating why these sequences might just hit the mark for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Thunderbolts*’ Post-Credits Scenes’ Lengths Gain Praise

As reported by Digital Spy’s Ian Sandwell, Thunderbolts appears to feature an extended post-credits sequence. It’s suggested that the second scene might be longer, but a definite run time for either scene hasn’t been disclosed yet.

The longest movie post-credits sequence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after the credits, is found in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This particular scene lasted for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. This significant scene played a crucial role in the film by introducing T’Challa and Nakia’s son.

In addition, Black Widow featured an extended post-credit sequence lasting approximately two and a half minutes. This scene depicted Valentina Allegra de Fontaine assigning Yelena Belova the mission to eliminate Hawkeye. Similarly, the 2018 film Ant-Man and the Wasp had a post-credits scene of nearly two minutes long, showcasing the consequences of Thanos’ snap.

The briefest post-credit scene in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is found in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” In this scene, Pizza Poppa, played by Bruce Campbell, was freed from the spell that made him repeatedly punch himself and exclaim, “It’s over!”, in a break of the fourth wall. The mid-credit scene of Doctor Strange 2, focusing on Clea, was also short, lasting just 40 seconds.

During the Multiverse Saga, both “Thor: Love and Thunder” and “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” included end-credit sequences that lasted approximately 40 seconds each.

Interestingly, one of the MCU’s briefest post-credit sequences was featured in its inaugural film, Iron Man. Lasting less than 40 seconds, this scene laid the groundwork for the extensive universe Marvel aspired to create, as Nick Fury briefed Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative.

Marvel Delivers a “More Serious” Post-Credit Scene in Thunderbolts*

In my critique of the film, I must commend Marvel Studios for the more somber and impactful post-credit sequences in “Thunderbolts.” These scenes add a sense of gravity and depth to the movie that truly sets it apart.

It’s worth sticking around till the end of ‘Thunderbolts’, as they’ve made an effort to create a substantial post-credit scene, so don’t miss it!

Lately, Marvel Studios has included some post-credit sequences that haven’t significantly influenced the franchise and seemed less serious. While humorous post-credit scenes work for movies like Deadpool and Wolverine (where Chris Evans delivered a vulgar rant), they haven’t always been successful.

In addition to the comical Bruce Campbell scene from Doctor Strange 2, several more amusing moments have been incorporated into recent Marvel Cinematic Universe productions. A significant number of these humorous scenes can be found on Disney+, such as a joke about Steve Rogers’ virginity in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

Has a Classic Feel to Phase 1 Credits Scenes

According to critic Tyler Disney, one of the Thunderbolts’ post-credit sequences had a similar feel to the iconic introductory phase of Marvel movies as seen in the MCU’s initial six films between 2008 and 2012. This is a favorable comparison, given that the post-credit scenes were instrumental in shaping the Marvel Cinematic Universe during this timeframe.

In brief, the post-credit scene from Iron Man subtly hinted at Nick Fury’s suggestion of the Avengers Initiative to Tony Stark within his mansion. Later on, Tony playfully alluded to assembling a team in The Incredible Hulk by mentioning “putting a team together”.

In “Iron Man 2,” a scene similar to one from “Thor” was presented, featuring Phil Coulson discovering Thor’s hammer. As for “Thor,” the movie concluded with Nick Fury unveiling the Tesseract before Dr. Erik Selvig, while Loki watched, filled with jealousy.

The First Avenger,” included a scene where Fury briefed the Avengers about an impending mission to Steve Rogers. Additionally, there was a scene of the Avengers enjoying shawarma, and The Other warned Thanos, the Mad Titan, of the danger from Earth – this was depicted in “The Avengers” released in 2012, along with other scenes.

Although the post-credit scenes for Thunderbolts have yet to be disclosed, they carry substantial weight in shaping the finale of the Multiverse Saga.

One of the MCU’s Best Post-Credits Scenes

After careful examination, it’s widely accepted among critics that Thunderbolts boasts one of the finest post-credit sequences within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

(*Note: In this context, “Thunderbolts” refers to a fictional team of supervillains and antiheroes in the Marvel Comics universe.)

Alexiguardian echoed similar thoughts, describing the movie as “crucial to the Multiverse Saga,” and hinting that the conclusion paves the way for “Avengers: Apocalypse.

Influencer Matt Ramos, also known as Supes, labeled the second post-credits scene as “the most significant and thrilling in years,” considering it among the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s top moments.

Usman Najm expressed similar thoughts, succinctly describing the scene as “one of the OUTSTANDING post-credit scenes within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Joaquín Teodoro found enjoyment in his critique, expressing that the second post-credits scene of Thunderbolts was “explosive” with an emoticon symbolizing an explosion.

In the end, Tyler Disney found himself pondering over the scene even after he had left the theater, stating that it was “stuck in his thoughts and still astonishing.”

Tyler Disney couldn’t shake off the impression of the scene long after he stepped out of the theater, expressing that it was “continually on [his] mind and left him in awe.

In their message to moviegoers, POC Culture emphasized, “Be sure not to skip them!

Even though the details about the upcoming scene won’t be revealed until May 2, following nationwide screenings for fans, there’s a great deal of anticipation for what’s to come.

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2025-04-27 23:05