James Gunn's Superman post-credits scenes are intentionally dumb and unfulfilling, serving as a statement that he is forging his own path for the DC universe rather than following Marvel's typical teasing and setup approach.
Kraven the Hunter, the latest and possibly last film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe, does not feature any post-credits scenes, marking a departure from previous entries. The film, which received a poor review from IGN, is criticized for its lackluster execution and failure to effectively utilize Spider-Man characters. With the future of Sony's Spider-Man Universe uncertain, the absence of post-credits scenes suggests a lack of direction for potential sequels.
The post-credits scenes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 set up potential storylines for future games and DLC. The first scene features an angry Norman Osborn visiting Doctor Octopus, hinting at a possible collaboration against Spider-Man. The second scene introduces Cindy Moon, also known as Silk, who has a connection to Peter Parker and may play a larger role in future installments. The game's ending suggests that Miles Morales will have to take on the mantle of Spider-Man while Peter Parker retires, leading to a potential showdown with their archenemies. The inclusion of lesser-known characters like Silk adds excitement and speculation about the franchise's future.
Diablo 4's secret post-credits scenes are teasing the big bads of the two upcoming expansions, with the first three believed to show Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred, and the fourth possibly showing Lucion, Mephisto's son and brother to Lillith, the primary antagonist of Diablo 4. Fans are trying to predict the next apocalypse based on these scenes.
The post-credits scenes in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" introduce a new team of Guardians led by Rocket Raccoon and tease the return of Star-Lord. However, the film is disconnected from the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe post-"Avengers: Endgame," and several of the teased sequels have not been officially confirmed. Marvel's rapid expansion on Disney+ and the exits of key stars have left the MCU feeling like "sprawl without a center," and the studio must navigate superhero fatigue and declining box office returns.
The post-credits scenes of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" reveal a new team of Guardians led by Rocket, including a rescued girl named Phyla, who may have ties to the upcoming film "The Marvels." The second scene hints at a potential solo act for Star-Lord, with a title card declaring "The Legendary Star-Lord Will Return."
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 marks the end of the road for the current roster of the Guardians, but the group itself will continue to exist in some form. The movie's ending sees the Guardians fighting the High Evolutionary and rescuing captives, while the mid-credits scene features a new squad of characters ready to fight space animals. The post-credits scene shows Peter Quill visiting his grandfather and ends with the title card "The legendary Star-Lord will return," hinting at a possible fourth Guardians of the Galaxy movie or appearances in other MCU films.
Director James Gunn has confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will have two post-credits scenes, similar to Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Unlike previous Marvel films, the content of the post-credits scenes is not expected to set up the next chapter of the franchise, as this will be the last film in James Gunn's Guardians series and not all of the characters are expected to survive. The film is set to release on May 5th.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has two post-credits scenes, one featuring Bowser singing his unrequited love for Peach while still trapped in his bottle prison, and the other teasing a specific Yoshi egg that might have a larger role in a hypothetical sequel. Reception to the movie has been mixed, with some praising its animation and others finding it overly referential.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods has two post-credits scenes, one featuring a crossover with Peacemaker and the Justice Society, and the other teasing the return of villain Mister Mind. The scenes connect Shazam! to the larger DC universe and hint at potential future storylines. The Justice Society was last seen in Black Adam, and Mister Mind is a classic Shazam villain. Plans for a third Shazam! movie have yet to be announced.