Every avidMarvelmovie-goer knows very well that one needs to stay seated in the cinema until the lights come on, as guaranteed titbits are waiting for the audience after the final credits roll off the screen.
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Like any lucky bag,MCUviewers have no clue what could be in store for them, as sometimesan additional funny momentis shared, whereas other movies divulge crucial plot points to patient fans. Those watching at home shouldn’t skip straight to the end either, as several mid-credit scenes are also squeezed in for extra measure.
10The Avengers' Shawarmas
Following their first major battle together, theAvengersregroup and share a meal atthe Shawarma Palace. However, they don’t get much bonding done over their meal. Completely drained and barely hanging on by a thread after the Battle of New York, the team enjoys their food in utter (awkward) silence.
Captain Americais notably uninvested in eating and sits with his face in his hands, but this is not from lack of hunger or a distaste for Turkish cuisine.Chris Evans was preparingfor another role at the time (Snowpiercer) and had a huge bush beard to hide during the last-minute scene.
9Iron Man (3)’s Oversharing
Everyone knows thatTony Starkis seeping with deep-seated issues, and apparentlyBruce Bannerhas been elected to alleviate the load as his stand-in therapist. Evidently, not a voluntary situation, Banner’s frustration is palpable as the egocentricIron Manrambles on about his troubles.
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Poor bored Banner has to backpedal when he is caught napping on “the job” andtries to convince Stark to find another victiminstead. However, just as he seems to start wrapping up, the Armored Avenger suddenly begins with another story, much to Banner’s annoyance.
8Love Bomb In Dark World
In an unexpected turn of events, the Asgardian adventurers,SifandVolstaggenter the Collector’s lair, surrounded by his cabinets of curiosities. Knowingthe dangers of housing two Infinity Stonesin their own realm, the Asgardians are willing to entrust The Reality Stone withTaneleer Tivanwhile they keep a close eye on The Tesseract; not the wisest decision!
Finishing on a lighter note, the two star-crossed lovers are finally reunited in the end and fall into a passionate embrace, which is not a common occurrence in their relationship. The incredible (and surprising) chemistry betweenThorandJaneis enough to make anyone swoon. However, it wasn’t Natalie Portman sealing the deal, but Chris Hemsworth’s wife, instead. Portman was predisposed on the day of shooting, so Hemsworth eagerly suggested the stunning Elsa Pataky steps in for the scene instead of another random actress.
7The Winter Soldier’s Cliff-Hanger
The beautifully animatedWinter Soldiercredits are capped off with an auspicious encounter, following HYDRA enthusiasts Baron Strucker and Doctor List as they stroll through an undercover facility. The ominous alien Scepter makes its presence known before the scene pans out to two imprisoned twins (Scarlet WitchandQuicksilver), experimenting with their newly acquired superpowers.
Meanwhile, at the Smithsonian Institution,Bucky Barnesis clearly alive and well; however, conducting himself with a great deal of discretion, as his “death” may be an advantageous opportunity after all.
6Giggles With Guardians Of The Galaxy
Arguably one of the most enjoyable post-credit scenes in history involvesbaby Grootjamming away to theJackson Fivewithout a care in the world.Draxabsentmindedly sharpens his knives in the background and sees no movement from the tiny tree. However, every time he averts his gaze,Groot gets his grooveback.
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In stark contrast,Taneleer Tivancouldn’t be more melancholic and doesn’t even have enough energy to shoo a stray dog away, who happily licks his face. Marvel Comic’sHoward the Duckmakes a brief appearance to chide the Collector for being so “gross” (pot-kettle-black) as they both sip on a strange green concoction that is more than likely alcoholic.
5Civil War Crossovers
Captain Americarounds things up with some titillating teasers regarding the future of the MCU’s Phase Three, after introducing theBlack Pantherand the latestSpider-Manto the world. T’Challa is cast in a favorable light, as he has provided a safe haven for Bucky in his time of need while his people work tirelessly to find a solution for his “infected” arm.
On the other side of the world,Peter Parker is getting better acquaintedwith his fancy equipment from Tony Stark, following his first stint as a superhero among the big boys.Aunt Maysaunters in to tend to his injuries and questions her nephew about his eventful outing with his new friend, Steven.
4The Guardians Get Us Again
WhileAyesha’screation of Adam is a tasty titbit of things to come, it’s the funnies that mostGuardian of the Galaxyfans are after! Patient viewers get to grab a glimpse of an adolescentGroot, who is as moody and insolent as any typical teenager, for whichPeter Quillisn’t too pleased. His messy room and foul attitude are the perfect karma for Star-Lord, who used to give Yondu a tough time in his youth.
Having witnessed what they came for, theWatchersstart piling out before the (real-life) audience does, but the belovedStan Lee(in an informant cameo role) is not quite ready to call it quits. With a mind filled with unappreciated stories,Stan simply wants to share his creations. However, his requests fall on deaf ears.
3Ant-Man And The Wasp’s “Don’t Joke Around”
The superhero scientists are at it again, trying to save lives with healing quantum particles, personally hand-picked by Scott Lang himself. Hank’s tiny Quantum Tunnel squashed within a rickety old van looks absurdly out of place, and the jingle-jangle hooter is just the cherry on top!
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With the help of Hope, Hank, and Janet,Ant-Mandownsizes and goes out on his mission, but before the team can retrieve him fromthe Quantum Realm, theyare extinguished by Thanos’disastrous population control, leaving Lang completely stranded. Meanwhile, Cassie’s Giant Pet Ant is taking full advantage of the solitude, and rocking it out on a drumset, and this six-legged insect has some serious rhythm!
2Madness Breaks The Fourth Wall
If theMultiverse of Madnesswasn’t chaotic enough, it ends with a stunning woman (Charlize Theron asClea) dressed in otherworldly garb, who wantsDoctor Strangeto take responsibility for his role in the incursion. Without missing a beat, Steven suavely follows thestranger into the Dark Dimension,with his third eye peeled and ready for whatever lies ahead.
The unfortunate Pizza Popper salesman that America and Strange ran into during their first multiverse jump finally catches a break, after relentlessly punching himself in the face since meeting the peculiar travelers. The black and blue street vendor regains control over his appendages and proceeds to break the fourth wall, proudly declaring directly to viewers that “It’s over!”
1Wakanda’s Plot Twist
Nakia’sconspicuous absencefrom Wakanda all these yearsfinally makes sense, as she has been hiding a precious secret all along.Shurifinds hope in the gloomy affair when she lays eyes on a young boy, who is introduced as her nephew, Toussaint. Thankfully the Queen had a chance to meet her son’s lovechild before her demise and took the knowledge to the grave.
Everyone decided that it was in the boy’s best interests to experience a normal childhood away from the Throne, and a Haitian life was subsequently chosen for the pair. The youngster has not forgotten his roots, however, and proudly declares that his birth name isPrince T’Challa, in honor of his father.
