Did You Know the ‘Thunderbolts*’ Post-Credit Scene Was Done Just Weeks Before the Release? Courtesy, the Russo Brothers

Thunderbolts*

has been lighting up theaters, with a cast including Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus,

bringing their roles as antiheroes to life with raw intensity. The movie packs not only action, but deep emotional depth as it dives into the pasts of its characters. Yet, there is something in the background of this movie that might just catch fans off guard—an intriguing link to some of Marvel’s most iconic directors

, the masterminds behind battles and universes colliding.

Fans of past Marvel projects like Infinity War

 and Endgame

 may notice a familiar touch in the creative process. What could this mean for Thunderbolts*

? The answer lies in a powerful collaboration that is a lot closer than expected.

Director Jake Schreier did not film Thunderbolts*

And it happened just four weeks before the movie landed in theaters. Schreier, as reported by Variety, 

revealed how he was simply there to watch his longtime friends step in while working on Avengers: Doomsday.

The tag now serves as a direct setup to that future film and proves the Thunderbolts are no longer just a side squad — they are the next-level Avengers material.

Jake Schreier has confirmed that the Russo Brothers directed the second post-credits scene of ‘THUNDERBOLTS*’#AvengersDoomsday #Thunderbolts pic.twitter.com/zVGWrSGFHL

— Marvel Updates (@Marvel_Updates1) May 3, 2025

The rest of the movie? A chaotic plunge into trauma and memory, with Bob Reynolds at the center. Every team member is forced to confront their past in bizarre, mind-bending 

shame rooms 

brought to life with grounded, indie-style camerawork. From Yelena’s pain to Bucky’s regrets, the Thunderbolts were not just battling villains — they were fighting themselves

. But it is that last-second Russo-directed twist that confirms this broken crew might just be the MCU’s wildcard Avengers.

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With all the BTS dumps and teases

floating around, this interview stands out as the latest gem. Schreier did not stop at the Russo Brothers’ end-credits magic. In the same interview, he also shared some surprising details about the deeper, more personal side of Thunderbolts*

, revealing how the characters’ emotional battles were brought to life.

Marvel went beyond explosions and heroics in Thunderbolts*

by diving deep into character psychology with something fans did not see coming- shame rooms. Speaking to Variety, director Jake Schreier discussed how these spaces were built to mirror the deepest regrets of these characters. In collaboration with a team that involved Beef

. It was an emotional risk for Marvel, but it paid off.

There were “a lot of different” ideas for Bucky’s “shame room”:

“There’s some very obvious things for Bucky, but I think at one point, Joanna had written something around some shameful moment in Boy Scout camp. But I don’t know that that would have really been the right path for… pic.twitter.com/DZSHy20ZlE

— Thunderbolts* News ⚡ (@tbolts_news) May 3, 2025

The shame rooms were a visual exploration of personal guilt, with each character confronting their past in unique ways. Schreier discussed how Bob’s internal struggle became the core of the film, but other characters like Yelena, Walker, and Val also faced their worst moments.

Despite a desire to explore more, Schreier revealed the team ultimately focused on Bob’s room, stressing on his battle with heroism and self-worth. This daring creative choice pushed the film into uncharted territory for the MCU.

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Did you catch the Russo Brothers’ creative touch in Thunderbolts*’

end-credit scene? What did you think? Let us know in the comments!