Captain America: Civil War is bigger than any movie before it, so it’s no surprise the Russos are looking at the potential for several post-credit scenes.
Every Marvel fan knows there are two rules for going to see a new MCU movie: get there early and don’t leave until the after the final credits roll.
In a new interview with Forbes, the Russo Brothers have gone behind the scenes of what it requires to take on a Marvel Cinematic Universe film, and especially one of the size and caliber of Civil War.
I do recommend taking some time to read through the interview because it’ll be well worth a half hour out of your busy day, but if you’re looking for the highlights, check out this one to whet your appetite.
“What about a post credit sequence?” Forbes asks. “Will there be one on Captain America: Civil War and will Doctor Strange be in it?”
“We can’t say who is going to be in it but we can say that there certainly could be one, or two, maybe three. We can confirm that you should stay sat in your seats when the movie is done,” Joe Russo says.
Confirmation of a post credit scene isn’t big news, as the MCU is known for having them following each film, usually giving a peek at what could be coming next. The end of Ant-Man, for example, showed Steve finding Bucky stuck in a vice, with Sam telling him he knew a guy who could help get him out of there. We’ll return to this moment in Civil War.
Two post credit sequences isn’t outside the realm of possibility, but three would be incredible. Doctor Strange arrives in cinemas come November, and it would be nice to get a sneak peek of the character in action. Thanos is also the overarching villain of the MCU, his goal being apprehension of the infinity stones for his gauntlet, and to see what he’s been up to since we last saw him at the end of Age of Ultron would be a great tease for Avengers: Infinity War.
Overall, the Forbes interview paints an incredible picture of the Russo Brothers as people who care about the story they’re telling as much as they care about the fans who are highly anticipating it. The introduction of new characters like Black Panther and Spider-Man are being handled with the utmost care, which is all we can ever hope for. Only 49 days left to go until Civil War!
Captain America: Civil War hits American cinemas on May 6, 2016.