By now you should know, if you go see a Marvel Studios movie, stay through the credits.
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Below, youll find detailed explanations for every Marvel after-credits scene thus far.
So lets get started.
We learn in subsequent films that Fury tracks superheroes as part of S.H.I.E.L.D.
That is, until a god from another realm appears and starts to wreak havoc on the world.
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We open in the desert, watchingClark Greggs Agent Coulson driving to a major crater.
the proof of life on other planets) as the New Mexico situation.
Fury then walks Selvig over to a briefcase, saying Legend tells us one thing, history another.
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The post-credits scene begins by showing Rogers hitting a punching bag in an empty gym.
This is actually a scene fromThe Avengersitself, so yes, Joss Whedon directed it.
Thanos then turns to the camera and smiles.
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Chris Evans had a beard and thus had to hide his face from the camera.
The first scene, appearing mid-credits, was audiences first peek at the world ofGuardians of the Galaxy.
Once Volstagg and Sif have left, however, the Collector says nefariously One down.
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The film ends without resolving Thor and Janes relationship, which was the inciting incident of the entire movie.
Although this would markNatalie Portmans final MCU appearance, so alls not exactly well that ends well.
This scene is a major exposition set-up forAge of Ultron.
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Referring to them as volunteers sets them up as antagonists forAge of Ultron.
Thus far these are just fun nods and have not been followed up on in future films.
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