Marvel’s Post-Credits Scene Pileup: 14 Cameos and Storylines That Haven’t Paid Off (Yet)

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Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Since Samuel L. Jackson first emerged from the shadows at the end of 2008’s “Iron Man” as Nick Fury, audiences have eagerly stayed for the end credits of Marvel Studios films for a tantalizing preview (or two) of what’s next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

After the pandemic scrambled Marvel’s release plans, however, these scenes have started to forecast a much hazier future, assembling a host of brand-new characters and plot strands that have no official destination.

With “Captain America: Brave New World” launching the MCU toward 2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday” (with Robert Downey Jr.) and 2027’s “Avengers: Secret Wars” (with, basically, everyone), let’s take stock of who and what Marvel has left unresolved in its feature films and streaming shows on Disney+. (Obviously, SPOILERS follow!) Surprise Cameo? None What’s the Scene? Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) receives a full pardon for the events of 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War” and rejoins the CIA — then reveals that she is still operating as the black market criminal the Power Broker, and intends to sell government secrets. Will This Ever Pay Off? If it does, it will almost certainly be in “Brave New World” or May’s “Thunderbolts*”; VanCamp is not (officially) in either film, but she could still pop up as a surprise.

Stranger things happen every day now! Surprise Cameos? Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) and Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) Have We Met Before? Yes What’s the Scene? Bruce and Carol meet with Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), Katy (Awkwafina) and Wong (Benedict Wong) to investigate the mysterious “beacon” embedded in Shang-Chi’s 10 rings. Will This Ever Pay Off? Maybe.