Russo Brothers Break Silence on Thunderbolts* Credit Scene (And Its Avengers: Doomsday Ties)

by

Attention: Contains potential plot revelations! The Russo brothers are urging fans to hang around for the post-credit scene in Thunderbolts*, as it’s crucial for their upcoming reappearance in Avengers: Doomsday. They commended director Jake Schreier, as well as the rest of the crew and cast from the most recent Marvel Cinematic Universe film. The team-up movie sets off a series of releases leading directly to the grand finale of the Multiverse Saga, and it’s evident that this post-credit scene plays a significant role in the storyline. While details about how it connects to Doomsday remain shrouded in mystery, we’ll learn more about it later this summer.

Joe and Anthony Russo referred to Thunderbolts as an “outstanding movie” in their Sunday morning post. They also advised fans to stay until the very end of the credits, hinting that there was a special treat waiting for them. Those who have seen it are aware that the post-credit scene is quite lengthy by Marvel’s standards. It takes place 14 months later, when the “New Avengers” have already formed and are on high alert due to a potential threat: a spaceship headed towards Earth with the Fantastic Four logo emblazoned on it.

As a movie enthusiast, that suspenseful ending sure feels like the ideal introduction for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” hitting theaters on July 25th. It’s likely this film will lay the groundwork for “Doomsday,” but since it’s set in an alternate universe, any connection to our known world requires some overlap. The way the Russo brothers have left us hanging, I can’t help but suspect we’ve just been given a sneak peek of that convergence.

Though it’s thrilling, there’s still much that remains a mystery. Fans aren’t necessarily left with specific queries; rather, they can envision various scenarios for the Fantastic Four to arrive at Earth-616. The outcome of their battle with Galactus and their initial motivation for exploring the multiverse play significant roles here. They might be seeking aid, giving a warning, or searching for a new place to settle.

By highlighting this particular scene, the Russo brothers subtly hint that it is related not only to “First Steps” but also their upcoming movie. The pair, along with Robert Downey Jr., who portrays Victor von Doom, are set to reappear, yet details regarding his introduction into the franchise remain scarce. Fans speculate that he originates from the same universe as the Fantastic Four, but for now, they can only anticipate his appearance in the post-credits scene of “First Steps”.

First Steps” on July 25th, and finally “Avengers: Doomsday” on May 1st, 2026.

*Note that Thunderbolts is a fictional movie based on Marvel Comics, not a real weather phenomenon.

Read More

2025-05-05 00:14