Thunderbolts* Post-Credits Scene Reportedly a Scene From Avengers: Doomsday (But Will It Get Cut?)

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Caution: The content of this article includes crucial spoilers for Thunderbolts, covering not just the main storyline but also the post-credit scenes in detail. Read ahead only if you’ve watched the movie or are prepared to discover significant plot twists.

Marvel Studios continues to employ post-credits scenes to hint at upcoming ventures, and the second hidden scene attached to Thunderbolts pushes this strategy to unparalleled heights. In an unexpected twist, director Jake Schreier has verified that the movie’s final post-credits sequence wasn’t specifically designed for his film – it appears to have been shot for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, and was helmed by its own production team. This extraordinary blend of productions provides viewers with an early peek at how the freshly named “New Avengers” will be woven into Marvel’s expansive storyline, while sparking speculation about whether this footage will stay consistent when Doomsday arrives in theaters in 2026, considering Marvel’s history of modifying projects during filming.

Indeed, I had the privilege of being on set, but it wasn’t my call for that specific scene,” Schreier shared with Entertainment Weekly. “That creative decision was made during the filming process, which kicks off officially come Monday. Filming for that scene took place about a month before ‘Thunderbolts*’ hit the screens. It was an absolute joy and luck to be there, witnessing my characters step into this larger world.

He added, “I’m not certain if I might be hit by a sniper… That particular situation is from the movie ‘Doomsday‘, so theoretically, yes. However, situations can evolve, especially in the Marvel universe, but at this moment, you were catching a glimpse of that film’s plot.

In a separate conversation with ComicBook, Schreier subtly suggested that the Russos, directors of “Avengers: Doomsday,” might have filmed the scene we just saw. The implication here is that the information disclosed during the last few minutes carries more significance because of this extra detail.

14 months after the major occurrences in “Thunderbolts,” the setting shifts to the New Avengers, who are now officially functioning as such and have taken up residence in their headquarters, known as the Watchtower. The team members, sporting updated costumes and hairdos, grapple with two unexpected situations: a dispute over their team name from Sam Wilson/Captain America, and the sudden appearance of an interdimensional vessel emblazoned with the familiar Fantastic Four insignia.

The storyline for “Avengers: Doomsday” is set in the year 2028, which is two years beyond our current timeframe. This setting quickly introduces several crucial elements of the plot: a strained relationship between Sam Wilson’s team of Avengers and Val’s New Avengers, the ongoing recovery process for Sentry/Bob, and the arrival of Marvel’s original family on Earth-616, presumably due to an incursion incident.

In a novel twist, Marvel’s method of embedding actual scenes from future films into existing releases showcases an unprecedented level of inter-film synchronization. This innovative strategy eradicates the frequent issue associated with post-credit teasers, where ‘stingers’ leave open plotlines that subsequent directors must tie up, sometimes resulting in disjointed narratives.

Yet, this unconventional approach to the movie’s production leaves room for doubt about whether the specific scene shown here will make it into Avengers: Doomsday when it hits cinemas on May 1, 2026. Given that Marvel productions often experience substantial modifications during their creation and filming stages, there’s a possibility that elements established in this preview might be adjusted or even discarded completely, given the nearly two years until its release.

Currently, spectators have the opportunity to view both post-credit scenes by attending a showing of Thunderbolts in cinemas. However, The Fantastic Four’s official premiere is set for July 25th in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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2025-05-03 03:09