MCU Phase 5: Ranking all the post-credits scenes so far

The Marvel Cinematic Universe made post-credits scenes something fans expect. It started when Nick Fury showed up at the end of Iron Man, and it grew into a regular part of the movie experience. If you watch a Marvel movie, then you know not to leave your seat when the credits roll.

These scenes have been used to tell jokes, tease new characters, or set up entire storylines. But not every phase has hit the mark. Some of the tags felt like filler, while others sparked more discussion than the movies they followed.

Phase 5 has started to shift the energy again. The new post-credits scenes are not just throwaways anymore. Thunderbolts* adds something big by teasing a divide between heroes and bringing in the Fantastic Four. Deadpool & Wolverine brings chaos in the best way with a surprise return.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 uses its scenes to wrap things up for longtime fans. Other entries like The Marvels and Quantumania lean into the multiverse idea and hint at what is coming. If you stopped paying attention to these scenes, then now is a good time to get back into the habit. Phase 5 finally gives them weight again.

Ranking all the post-credits scenes so far

1. Thunderbolts*

The post-credits scene opens with Sam Wilson standing alongside his team as news footage shows the New Avengers operating separately. He watches quietly while the footage highlights tension between both groups. Sam does not say much, but the expression on his face says enough about the division that is forming.

The next moment cuts to a private meeting where government officials talk about leadership confusion among Earth's heroes. They question who should represent the planet when the next crisis hits. There is no clear answer, but the split is obvious.

Then everything shifts. A bright portal tears open. Four figures walk through. One leads the others and clearly stands out as Reed Richards. Their appearance is brief but unmistakable. They do not speak, but the arrival is loud enough. This marks the Fantastic Four entering the Sacred Timeline, and it immediately positions them for the MCU’s next major chapter.

2. Deadpool & Wolverine

The scene starts with Deadpool walking through rubble while talking to himself about the damage done. He stops when he sees a figure in the distance standing with flames still flickering on his jacket. It is Johnny Storm.

Chris Evans does not hold back. He steps forward and lights a cigarette with his finger. Then he launches into a profanity-filled rant about Cassandra Nova. He insults her plan, her powers, and everything she ruined. He also mocks his old Fantastic Four days and his previous costume.

The whole scene is fast, but nothing feels wasted. The jokes land. The swearing is over-the-top and intentional. And most importantly, the message is clear. This is not Captain America. This is Johnny Storm returning for one final laugh. The scene acknowledges Marvel’s old mistakes while embracing the chaos that Deadpool brings. It wraps up with Johnny vanishing again just as suddenly as he appeared.

3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Image via Marvel)

The first tag shows Rocket leading a new version of the Guardians on a peaceful alien planet. They sit around a campfire and talk about music. Rocket pulls out a player and plays “Come and Get Your Love.”

Each team member listens and reacts. Adam Warlock jokes. Cosmo floats. Phyla listens closely. They all settle into their roles, and it is clear that this is the future of the Guardians. Rocket now stands where Peter once stood, and he handles it quietly.

The second tag cuts to Peter Quill eating breakfast at a kitchen table on Earth. His grandfather reads the paper, and Peter complains about mowing the lawn. There is no big tease. Just a calm reset. A newspaper headline in the background quietly mentions alien activity nearby. It leaves the door open. These scenes focus more on closure than setup, and they give fans a rare quiet goodbye.

4. The Marvels

Monica opens her eyes in a room filled with strange lights and unfamiliar tech. She is wearing a hospital gown. Someone enters. It is her mother, but not the same woman she remembers.

Standing beside her is a blue figure who introduces himself as Hank McCoy. Fans know him as Beast. He says she is in a different universe. He mentions Charles Xavier and speaks about timeline breaches. Monica listens but does not respond much. She is still processing where she is and what happened.

This moment connects The Marvels to both Doctor Strange and upcoming multiversal projects. It confirms that the X-Men world now exists inside the MCU. It does not explain how Monica will get back, but it puts her at the center of a major shift. The scene works as a bridge. It hints at future crossovers and keeps the multiverse problem growing within Phase 5.

5. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Image via Marvel)

The first post-credits scene opens in a dark space where three versions of Kang talk loudly. One has a long robe. One wears pharaoh gear. One looks futuristic. They argue about the death of another Kang.

The camera pans out and shows thousands of Kang variants in a giant coliseum. They shout and cheer and prepare for war. The three leaders discuss threats to the timeline and warn that outsiders are getting too close. It ends with a warning that more conflict is coming.

The second tag cuts to a stage in the early 1900s. A man named Victor Timely speaks to a small crowd about time and energy. He seems calm. Loki and Mobius sit in the crowd watching him. Loki whispers that this man is dangerous. Mobius is not convinced. The scene sets up Loki Season 2 and raises the stakes for Kang’s evolving multiverse threat.

6. Captain America: Brave New World

Captain America: Brave New World (Image via Marvel)

The scene takes place at The Raft, where Sam Wilson meets with Samuel Sterns. Sterns sits behind thick glass. He is calm and steady. Sam asks questions but Sterns only offers warnings.

Sterns says that the lines between worlds are starting to break. He mentions shifts in reality and says things are moving faster than anyone expected. He does not offer names or exact events but makes it clear that a collision is coming.

This short scene does not involve action. It is mostly a conversation. But it introduces the idea that Brave New World is connected to multiversal problems. It also positions Sterns as someone who knows more than he shares. The tone stays tense. The focus is on what might come next. This tag sets the stage for Secret Wars and reminds us that global politics and cosmic problems are about to collide very soon.