Over the past decade, post-credit scenes have turn into a typical fixture of blockbuster movies, included to tee up a sequel or a spin-off. Audiences now know to not depart a film earlier than the credit have rolled if they do not need to miss out on an thrilling tease about what’s coming subsequent.

The MCU popularized the post-credit scene, with the Spider-Man: No Approach House post-credit scenes teasing the way forward for the multiverse, however that is to not say each post-credit scene pays off. Some tease an thrilling new villain or storyline, just for the deliberate sequel to be scrapped, leaving followers annoyed by what might have been. Whereas the filmmakers have good intentions when crafting these moments, making an attempt to get audiences excited in regards to the subsequent chapter within the hero’s story, it is clear that followers have gotten extra conscious of the difficult nature of those scenes, particularly when they’re included in movies that do not have any future.

9 ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ (1986)

Director: John Hughes

John Hughes‘ timeless traditional Ferris Bueller‘s Day Off is one in all the all-time most rewatchable motion pictures and one of many earliest examples of a mainstream movie that includes a post-credit scene. After watching Ferris ditch college to have the perfect day of his life (full with a elaborate automotive, a elaborate meal, and a powerful musical quantity), audiences wait by the credit to be rewarded with one final joke.

The scene options Ferris in his dressing robe at dwelling, stunned that the viewers remains to be there. He tells them that the movie is over and to go dwelling as a result of there’s nothing left for them to see. This scene has been parodied so much within the years that adopted, with Mr. Bean, Deadpool, and others placing their very own spin on the traditional gag.

8 ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (2019)

Director: Elizabeth Banks

Author/director Elizabeth Banks did a wonderful job bringing a considerably dated franchise into the trendy day along with her tackle Charlie’s Angels. Starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska, the movie did not appeal to audiences regardless of the worthy expertise on show.

Nonetheless, a sequel was clearly deliberate as the film featured an entertaining post-credit scene that includes cameos from family names equivalent to Ronda Rousey, Hailee Steinfield, Lili Reinhart, and Danica Patrick, to call a number of. The cameo additionally confirmed that Elena now had her angel tattoo, displaying she was a full-fledged member of the famend and secretive company.

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7 ‘Battleship’ (2012)

Director: Peter Berg

On the again of the success of the Transformers franchise, Hasbro determined to attempt to launch one other franchise based mostly on a well-liked youngsters’s toy. Regardless of assembling a stellar solid of expertise, together with Liam Neeson, Brooklyn Decker, and Rihanna, Battleship happy neither audiences nor critics.

The studio had been planning for a sequel, as was clear from the movie’s post-credits scene, which sees an asteroid crash right down to earth. A household rushes to research the unusual prevalence however runs in the wrong way when an alien hand reaches out of the rock. It is unclear what a sequel would’ve appeared like, particularly as a result of curiosity in Battleship was almost non-existent; nonetheless, the entire lack of self-awareness from the studio, considering that they had a franchise on their arms, have to be applauded.

6 ‘Daredevil’ (2003)

Director: Mark Steven Johnson

On condition that he is at present starring as The Penguin in The Batman universe, now is a superb time to look again at Colin Farrell‘s earlier foray into the world of comedian ebook villainy: Bullseye in Daredevil. The movie starred Ben Affleck within the titular position alongside Jennifer Garner, Farrell, and Michael Clarke Duncan however by no means captured the spirit and elegance of the comics.

The studio was relying on a sequel, although, as they included a post-credit scene of the gravely injured Bullseye in a hospital mattress. He solely has a number of unhurt fingers, however he can nonetheless kill a fly with a syringe, displaying that he would have been again and higher than ever in any potential sequel. It is nice to see Farrell once more – he was one of many few correct castings on this infamous turkey. Nonetheless, the movie was such a bomb that any plans for a sequel died together with that fly.

5 ‘Energy Rangers’ (2017)

Director: Dean Israelite

Earlier than they have been every a member of Charlie’s Angels, Elizabeth Banks and Naomi Scott have been combating in opposition to each other in Energy Rangers, an underwhelming big-screen adaptation of the hit TV present. Followers took problem with the movie, notably the odd pacing, clunky motion scenes, and skinny character improvement. Nonetheless, the studio had truly deliberate to make three sequels and included a post-credit scene to tee up the primary of those subsequent installments.

Within the scene, Tommy Oliver’s identify known as out repeatedly at registration earlier than audiences are given a glimpse of Tommy’s inexperienced jacket slung throughout his chair. Followers of the collection will know that Tommy Oliver is the Inexperienced Ranger, and a sequel would have targeted on his introduction to the crew. And whereas this film in the end went nowhere, Hasbro is transferring forward with a new Energy Rangers cinematic universe that is not linked to the 2017 model.

4 ‘Suicide Squad’ (2016)

Director: David Ayer

Director David Ayer was sad with the studio interference on his Suicide Squad film, and it is not arduous to see why. The movie feels odd and mismatched as if two completely different motion pictures have been spliced collectively with out a lot thought. Nonetheless, as with all superhero properties, Warner Bros had deliberate a future for these characters, probably involving Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) going toe to toe with Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck).

Within the scene, the 2 characters meet in an empty restaurant the place Waller asks for Bruce’s assist protecting the movie’s occasions and Taskforce X from the world. He agrees in alternate for data on all of the identified metahumans to assist him construct his Justice League. Earlier than he leaves, nevertheless, Waller hints that she is aware of how Bruce spends his evenings, suggesting that she might have used that data to blackmail Bruce sooner or later sooner or later. Alas, Suicide Squad ranks as one in all the worst DCEU motion pictures, so followers will unlikely ever see any plot from this film enjoying a related position once more.

3 ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ (2023)

Director: David F. Sandberg

Poor Shazam by no means bought an opportunity. The sequel to the already critically underwhelming 2019 film Shazam!, Shazam! Fury of the Gods options the return of the titular and considerably forgettable hero to struggle the Daughters of Atlas, who need to retake the ability of the gods bestowed upon Billy and his siblings.

Fury of the Gods options two post-credit scenes which might be possible useless on arrival. The primary hints that Shazam will be part of the Justice Society, whereas the second options Mr. Thoughts once more after utilizing him in the identical method in the course of the first film’s post-credit scene. Each scenes are intriguing however in the end ineffective; Fury of the Gods crashed and burned on the field workplace, that means any hope for a 3rd Shazam! film is gone, and it is a disgrace as a result of the movie is charming and enjoyable. Nonetheless, with DC’s present state, it is best in the event that they let go of the previous and deal with the long run.

2 ‘Justice League’ (Theatrical Model) (2017)

Director: Zack Snyder

Audiences weren’t impressed with the theatrical model of Justice League, so it is no actual shock that the studio at present has no plans to forge forward with a sequel. That mentioned, the post-credit scene dropped a number of intriguing ideas that followers would’ve definitely liked seeing.

The post-credit scene introduces audiences to Joe Manganiello‘s Deathstroke, a well-liked Batman and Teen Titans villain but to be featured in a serious film. Deathstroke meets up with Lex Luthor, contemporary out of jail, and Lex hints that he needs Deathstroke to hitch a crew of supervillains that he is placing collectively. The scene was a shameless setup for a sequel, however the Snyderverse infamously crumbled, and DC is at present desperately making an attempt to maneuver away from it.

1 ‘Black Adam’ (2022)

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Dwayne Johnson‘s star automobile Black Adam tried to raise a B-list DC villain into the A-list and failed spectacularly. The movie tells Black Adam’s origin story, reframing him as an antihero and protector of town of Kahndaq. It additionally introduces the Justice Society of America and options arguably probably the most notorious post-credit scene in fashionable historical past.

The scene sees Henry Cavill‘s return as Superman. The Man of Metal visits Black Adam and suggests they “discuss,” hinting at a future team-up or struggle between them. Johnson used the scene to generate warmth for Black Adam within the days resulting in its launch, to no avail; the movie was an enormous flop, tanking any future for Johnson or Cavill in James Gunn‘s new DC and dealing one more blow to followers who had been ready for Cavill’s return for years.

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