Every Good Post-Credits Scene Gets One Thing Right

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By Jenna Rae Isley

Updated 5 hours ago

Not all post-credit scenes are created equal. Here's what makes them worth the wait.

Emotional impact, surprise factor, and relevance to the story or tone are critical elements of a compelling post-credit scene.
The post-credits scene in Iron Man introduced Nick Fury and teased the formation of The Avengers, leaving a profound emotional impact and generating excitement for the future of the franchise.
While surprises and cameos are important, a post-credits scene must also be relevant and tonally appropriate, as exemplified by the well-crafted scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which has become an iconic moment in cinema history.

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