The post-credits scene of 'The Fantastic Four' reveals Franklin Richards, the child of Reed Richards and Sue Storm, possessing the power cosmic and hints at his crucial role in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday,' with Doctor Doom appearing as a key antagonist. The scene sets up significant future storylines involving multiverse and family dynamics within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The mid-credits scene in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' hints at Doctor Doom's involvement and sets up the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday,' with potential multiversal connections and a major storyline involving Franklin Richards and Secret Wars. The film's post-credits scene features an animated intro, and despite teasing a multiverse crossover, the movie remains confined to Earth-828 for now.
Superman, the launch of the new DCU, features a self-contained story with minimal post-credits teasing, emphasizing its standalone nature and character focus, culminating in a brief Supergirl cameo and a humorous scene between Superman and Mister Terrific.
M3GAN 2.0, a sequel to the successful horror film, shifts towards action and introduces a new AI antagonist, Amelia. The film concludes with M3GAN sacrificing herself to destroy her enemies, but her backup survives in Gemma's computer, hinting at a potential third installment. The movie ends without a clear post-credits scene but leaves the door open for future developments in the series.
Pixar's 'Elio' features a surprising post-credits scene hinting at a potential spin-off and a preview of the upcoming film 'Hoppers,' which explores human consciousness transfer into animal robots. Despite underperforming at the box office, 'Elio' and other original Pixar films face challenges, leading Disney to focus more on proven franchises like 'Toy Story 5.' The 'Hoppers' teaser, showing a lizard emoji, hints at a high-concept sci-fi story, but the future of original Pixar movies remains uncertain.
James Gunn confirms that the new Superman film will have a post-credits scene, but he emphasizes a thoughtful approach to such scenes, drawing from his past experiences with Marvel and his own filmmaking philosophy. He prefers scenes that genuinely add value rather than just setting up future installments, and he shares insights on his previous work and approach to audience engagement. The film, starring David Corenswet, is set to release on July 11.
Karate Kid: Legends features a couple of post-credits scenes that connect loosely to the broader Karate Kid and Cobra Kai universe, including a cameo by Johnny Lawrence, but the film primarily stands alone with minimal direct ties to the series.
The end-credits scene of Moana 2 hints at future adventures for Moana and her allies as they face new challenges from freed gods like Nalo, who seeks to disrupt humanity's reconnection. With the return of characters like the mischievous Matangi and the shiny crab god Tamatoa, Moana may need to assemble a team, including Maui and possibly Tefiti, to combat these forces of darkness in potential future Disney projects.
The latest film in the MonsterVerse series, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, does not feature any mid- or post-credits scenes, surprising fans given the shared universe and previous entries in the series. The movie stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, and Kaylee Hottle, alongside the iconic monsters, as they face a new threat from the Hollow Earth. Director Adam Wingard will discuss the film's ending and its implications for the franchise on Friday, while fans can also read the review and join the debate on who the real King of the Monsters is.
The latest Ghostbusters movie, Frozen Empire, features a mid-credits scene but no post-credits scene, so it's worth sticking around after the credits start rolling. IGN's review criticizes the film for struggling with disparate and uninspired ideas, suggesting that the franchise should be put on hold until it can do justice to the central concept without the original cast. The article also teases a breakdown of the movie's ending and its potential implications for future sequels.
Madame Web is a supernatural thriller that introduces Cassie Web and her crew of young Spider-Women, featuring an action-packed journey and a twist ending. The film does not have a post-credits scene and includes characters like Uncle Ben and Mary Parker, hinting at connections to the wider Spider-Man universe. Director S.J. Clarkson emphasizes that the movie serves as an origin story for Cassie, leaving the door open for potential future Spider-Women movies. While there are no definitive answers on whether Madame Web will connect to Tom Holland's Spider-Man or the MCU, the film sets the stage for potential spin-offs and further exploration of the Spider-Women characters.
"Madame Web" director SJ Clarkson addresses rumors about the film originally taking place in the 90s, explaining that it was scripted for 2003 and aimed for a timeless quality. The movie, now in theaters, has received mixed reviews, with criticism directed at its dialogue and pacing. Clarkson also reveals that the film intentionally lacks a post-credits scene, as she believes the story has been effectively told without the need for additional teases.
The spy comedy "Argylle" reveals that protagonist Elly is actually a CIA operative named Rachel Kyle, setting up potential sequels and crossovers with other spy franchises. The post-credits scene hints at a prequel set in the same universe as "Kingsman," and the real authors behind the "Argylle" book are finally revealed to be Terry Hayes and Tammy Cohen.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the final entry in the DCEU before the new DC cinematic universe, features a mid-credits scene. While it's unclear what clues this scene may provide for the future of DC on the big screen, a full-spoiler breakdown will be available soon.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to 2018's Aquaman, has one post-credits scene. The movie, which is expected to receive a negative response from critics, features returning cast members Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Kidman. The plot involves Aquaman teaming up with his imprisoned brother Orm to defeat Black Manta and protect their kingdom from destruction. The film is set to release on December 22.
