Justice Leaguewill mark a pretty significant departure for the DC Extended Universe: it’ll be only the second DC film to feature a post-credits scene. Indeed, most of the DC films thus far—fromMan of SteeltoBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticetoWonder Woman—have refrained from teasing future films in a post-credits scene or sequence, in an effort to further distance themselves from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Suicide Squadwas the first to include one, in whichBen Affleck’s Batman appears to set upJustice League, but there was a concerted effort in the early days of crafting the DCEU to move as far away from what Marvel was doing as possible, even if the entire idea of crafting an interconnected series of films was based on the success of the MCU.Batman v Supermaninfamously took the DC’s darker tone to its limits, and that has since been pulled back—most notably in the heroic and optimisticWonder Woman, which broke all sorts of box office records this summer.
As the DCEU continues to take shapeand course-correct, it appears Warner Bros. is no longer running from Marvel comparisons. Not only doesJustice Leaguepromise a more colorful and hopeful tone, but Aquaman actorJason Momoarecently revealed toBBC Radio 2(viaComicBook.com) that you’ll be getting aJustice Leagueafter-credits scene at the end of the film:
“They do [have to watch right through the end]. You gotta sit through the whole thing, go through the credits.”
Justice LeaguedirectorZack Snyderand Warner Bros. actually toyed with the idea of including a comedic after-credits scene at the end ofMan of Steel, but it wasreportedly vetoedby producerChristopher Nolanwho replied “a real movie wouldn’t do that.” Whether theJustice Leagueafter-credits scene is comedic or dramatic, whether it was shot by Snyder or reshoots directorJossWhedon,or whether we get one or two like with the Marvel films, is unclear.
The only two DC films on Warner Bros.’ release schedule at the moment areAquaman, which just finished filming, andWonder Woman 2, which is still in development.Shazamis set to start production early next year, but it feels most likely that ifJustice Leaguewere to set up a future film, it would beAquamangiven thatJames Wanwas directing that film whileJustice Leaguewas coming together in post-production and reshoots. Basically, it was the furthest along and most accessible in terms of talent and resources.
I suppose we’ll find out for sure soon enough.Justice Leagueopens in theaters on November 17th. For more on the film, peruse our recent links below:
