Russo Brothers Secretly Direct Thunderbolts* Post-Credit Scene With Shocking Fantastic Four Reveal

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heads up! this article discloses spoilers for Thunderbolts. On the set of Avengers: Doomsday, it appears that the Russo Brothers filmed a post-credits scene for Thunderbolts. After the conclusion of Thunderbolts rebrands them as the New Avengers, the movie’s post-credits sequence suggests that the New Avengers have relocated to Val’s Watchtower due to an ongoing cosmic predicament, where they now face competition from Sam Wilson’s Avengers team. Abruptly, a spaceship appears on their radar, and Yelena Belova recognizes the Fantastic Four’s symbol etched upon it.

After the global debut of Thunderbolts*, CBR news outlet mentions that during the filming of Avengers: Doomsday, the Russo brothers (Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars directors) also directed the post-credits scene for Thunderbolts*. Interestingly, production for Avengers: Doomsday began in the United Kingdom just a few weeks before Thunderbolts* was released. This implies that the post-credits scene might have been filmed merely two weeks prior to Thunderbolts* hitting theaters.

What Thunderbolts*’ Post-Credits Scene Report Means For Avengers: Doomsday

Joe & Anthony Russo Officially Kick Off Doomsday’s Story In Thunderbolts*

In keeping with the established tradition in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that I’ve admired, the Russo Bros.’ hint of the Fantastic Four in Thunderbolts might draw from a pivotal scene in Avengers: Doomsday. Much like how the post-credits tease in Captain America: The Winter Soldier was actually a scene from Avengers: Age of Ultron, directed by Joss Whedon. And, just as that scene in Captain America: The Winter Soldier followed the post-credits tease in Avengers: Age of Ultron, which was a scene from Captain America: Civil War, directed by the Russo Bros., it’s plausible that the tease in Thunderbolts could be a direct take from a scene in Avengers: Doomsday.

Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Instead of having their own sequel, the New Avengers are expected to unite with Sam Wilson’s team rather than star in another “Thunderbolts” movie. Additionally, this new team is set to collaborate with characters like the Fantastic Four, X-Men, Wakandans, and other significant Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes.

Our Take On Thunderbolts*’ Post-Credits Scene Report

Thunderbolts*’ Post-Credits Tease Promises A Solid Overarching Story

The fact that the Russo brothers directed the post-credits scene for Thunderbolts implies that Marvel Studios has a firm strategy in place for concluding the Multiverse Saga’s final chapter. It seems likely that Jake Schreier, as well as directors like Joe and Anthony Russo, may have continued their communication with Destin Daniel Cretton (Spider-Man: Brand New Day) and other MCU directors, along with Kevin Feige himself. This level of connectedness is crucial for the Multiverse Saga during Phases 4 and 5.

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2025-05-04 12:12