Creed III sees the return of the titular boxer and, with Creed 4 confirmed by the franchise’s star Michael B. Jordan, should viewers expect the third installment to have a post-credits scene? Jordan makes his directorial debut with Creed III, working from a script by Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin. The actor-turned-director pulls double duty here, reprising his role as Adonis “Donnie” Creed as he gears up to fight Jonathan Majors’ Damian Anderson.

Creed III has received mostly positive reviews from critics, and the threequel currently ranks higher than Creed II on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising the film’s fight scenes and maintaining a grounded story focused on the characters. Creed III sees the return of Tessa Thompson as Bianca and Phylicia Rashad as Adonis’ mother Mary-Anne, and introduces Mila Davis-Kent as Amara, Adonis and Bianca’s daughter, among others. The film certainly carries on the legacy that began in 2016’s Creed, but goes in a partially new direction that revisits Creed’s past. Jordan has indicated there would be a Creed 4, as well as potential spin-offs, and a post-credits scene could tease what’s to come.

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Creed 3 Does Not Have A Post-Credits Scene

Michael B Jordan entering the ring in Creed 3

Despite a potential sequel in the works, Creed III does not have a post-credits scene. The film follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, which also didn’t include any after-credits scenes. Not having a post-credits scene allows the audience to ponder the story they were given while the credits roll, including the actions that led up to Creed III’s grand finale. To be sure, Creed III could have hinted at what’s to come for Adonis and his family in the future, but while Creed 4 has been confirmed, it’s likely still a ways off to speculate on what happens next.

Although Creed III doesn’t have a post-credits scene, audiences can appreciate the amount of people who worked on the film and the effort they put into making it what it is while the credits roll. As aforementioned, there’s also plenty to contemplate regarding the story, the characters, and what happened, as well as what they might get up to next. The Creed films tend to have time jumps, and it could be interesting to think of what’s next for Adonis and his family while the credits play, or to chat with friends or family about the events of Creed III.

Why Creed 3 Doesn’t Need A Post-Credits Scene

Jonathan Majors in Creed 3

Creed III works as a contained arc that has a clear beginning, middle, and end. While it continues Adonis’ story, Creed III stands on its own without the need to tease what might come next. Like its predecessors, it’s telling one story at a time. Creed III does a good job of catching viewers up to what’s been going on with Adonis without having had a post-credits scene tacked to Creed II. The same will likely be the case for Creed 4. And because it’s unclear where the story will go next, Creed III doesn’t benefit from having a teaser at the end of the film.

The Creed movies have relied on standalone storytelling, and they’ve been strong because of it. Plus, if Creed III had a post-credits scene, it would be the odd one out considering none of the other films had one. A quick scene at the end of the credits would not have added anything meaningful or even useful to the film, which has a strong enough story on its own. Ultimately, Creed III works on its own terms, and a post-credits scene would not have been significant to its overall story and style.

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