The Key Way Thunderbolts*’ Post-Credits Scene Marked A ‘First’ For Some MCU Stars, And Why It Makes Me Excited For Avengers: Doomsday

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Despite being packed with action, comedy, and heartfelt moments, Marvel’s Thunderbolts also includes a significant post-credits scene. It shows the newly formed New Avengers meeting at their base when they spot a spaceship belonging to the Fantastic Four. Details about how the scene was made are still coming out, and it turns out it was a first for some of the actors involved. This news has me really looking forward to the next Avengers film.

We now know that the scene shown after the credits rolled is from the next Avengers: Doomsday movie and was directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. Because the scene was created after filming finished on Thunderbolts but right before Doomsday began, the team faced a special challenge. Gavin Bocquet, the production designer for the upcoming film, recently shared how he and his colleagues approached this, relying on more traditional filmmaking techniques for parts of the scene.

As a huge fan, I was really blown away by how they created the scenes! They used the actual New York City skyline as a backdrop, visible right through the windows. And instead of adding effects later, almost everything you see – including the footage of the F4 ship on the monitor – was filmed live on set. It was incredible; the actors could move anywhere, and they even filmed shots of the monitor displaying the ship in real-time. It felt so immersive because it was all done practically!

Okay, let me tell you, seeing practical effects done well feels like a real treat these days, especially with all the CGI we get. I recently learned from an interview with the director, shared on YouTube by Young Indy Chroniclers, that they actually built a working monitor to show the ship arriving for that scene! And get this – instead of a green screen for the New York backdrop, they built a real set piece. Honestly, it just made me grin. Apparently, the Marvel actors on set really appreciated that old-school approach – a refreshing change of pace, according to the director.

Everyone on set—the Marvel team, the actors—kept remarking how this was the first time they were filming everything practically, directly in front of the camera. They were accustomed to relying heavily on visual effects, like adding backgrounds or spaceships in post-production.

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It seems like another Marvel actor is hinting at the possibility of a team-up for a future Avengers-style event, sparking excitement among fans.

Actors like Sebastian Stan and Florence Pugh, who are used to performing in front of green screens for Marvel movies, might be surprised on the set of Doomsday by how much is actually built in real life. What’s really exciting is that this isn’t just for one scene. While practical effects weren’t always possible, the director acknowledged the Russos were keen to use them whenever they could, given the film’s style.

Given the grand scale of stories in Marvel Cinematic Universe films and shows – often involving gods and aliens – it’s not surprising they don’t frequently use practical effects. However, some projects do prioritize capturing details directly with the camera, and Chloé Zhao’s Eternals is a great example of this. Zhao’s filmmaking style felt unique, and I’m now eager to see what Gavin Bocquet, the Russo brothers, and others bring to their upcoming superhero movie.

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The new Avengers movie, Avengers: Doomsday, will be released in theaters on December 18th, 2026. While you wait, you can watch Thunderbolts and many other Marvel Cinematic Universe films on Disney+.

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2025-12-07 01:11