Superhero movies are famous for their post-credits scenes—those sneaky nuggets meant to hype fans for the next big thing. Marvel nailed the formula, but not every franchise has managed the same magic. From cringeworthy setups to plotlines that went nowhere, these are the 10 worst superhero movie post-credits scenes ever, ranked from meh to utterly pointless.
10. Shazam! (2019): Doctor Sivana Chats with… a Talking Caterpillar?
Shazam! brought a fresh, fun vibe to the DCEU, but its post-credits scene? Not so much. Dr. Sivana, stewing in a jail cell, meets Mister Mind, an evil alien caterpillar. It was a quirky tease for a sequel that never came—thanks to the DCEU’s implosion. Fans were left with nothing but unfulfilled promises.
9. Thor: The Dark World (2013): Thor and Jane’s Love Story Goes Nowhere
Thor swoops in for a passionate kiss with Jane Foster, and… that’s it. Sure, the MCU is known for its surprises, but this bland romantic moment felt pointless—especially since their relationship ended off-screen in later films. A major waste of screen time.
8. Justice League (2017): Superman vs. The Flash in a Silly Race
What happens when Superman and The Flash decide to race? Apparently, not much. Justice League wrapped things up with a lighthearted—but completely random—post-credits scene. Fans were left wondering how it fit into the chaotic DCEU timeline. Spoiler: it didn’t.
7. Hellboy (2019): Baba Yaga’s Revenge Plan Nobody Asked For
The Hellboy reboot teased a follow-up with Baba Yaga vowing revenge, but the film bombed at the box office, taking any sequel plans down with it. The result? A pointless post-credits moment that served only as a grim reminder of the movie’s failure.
6. Morbius (2022): Sinister Six, But Make It Confusing
Sony’s attempt to connect Morbius to its Spider-Man Universe was a disaster. The scene showed Vulture randomly appearing in Morbius’ world to tease a Sinister Six team-up—with zero explanation of how or why. Without Spider-Man in sight, fans were left baffled and unimpressed.
5. The Flash (2023): Drunk Aquaman and a Puddle
After teasing a new timeline for the DCEU, The Flash ended on… Aquaman drunk and lying in a puddle. Yep, that’s it. It was neither funny nor relevant, and definitely not the game-changer fans were expecting.
4. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023): Orm Eats Bugs. That’s It.
The DCEU’s swan song delivered a cringe-worthy joke instead of meaningful closure. Watching Orm eat cockroaches might have been meant as comic relief, but fans hoping for hints about DC’s future were sorely disappointed.
3. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006): Professor X’s Secret Twin?
The X-Men franchise pulled a bizarre twist when it revealed Professor X’s consciousness had transferred into a comatose twin. It wasn’t clever—it was confusing and felt like a lazy attempt to undo his death. Fans deserved better.
2. Blade: Trinity (2004): Blade Goes for a Drive
Post-credits scenes weren’t a big deal back then, but Blade: Trinity still managed to underwhelm. Watching Blade silently drive into the night wasn’t exactly the epic send-off fans were hoping for.
1. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009): Deadpool’s Talking Head
Deadpool fans were already outraged by his butchering in X-Men Origins, but the post-credits scene made it worse. A decapitated, mouthless Deadpool’s head comes to life—highlighting just how badly the movie misunderstood the beloved character.
From laughable setups to dead-end plotlines, these superhero misfires prove that not every post-credits scene is a win. Some are so bad, you almost wish they hadn’t stuck around for the credits!
