Marvel Makes Shang-Chi's Confusing Post-Credits Scene Even Weirder

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This article contains spoilers for Ms. Marvel episode 6.

Ms. Marvel episode 6's post-credits scene makes Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings own post-credits scene even more confusing. Post-credits scenes have become synonymous with the MCU. It's not that Marvel was the first studio to use them, but rather that they've become a characteristic feature of the franchise. According to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, Marvel's love of post-credits scenes is inspired by his own love of the movies. "I always liked that sort of thing, whether it’s Ferris Bueller or Masters of the Universe," he admitted. "As a film nerd, I never wanted it to end."

The MCU's post-credits scenes generally serve as the connective tissue tying the different films and TV shows together, which explains why they often include shock casting (Brett Goldstein as Hercules, Charlize Theron as Clea, or Harry Styles as Starfox), or direct setup (the discovery of Thor's hammer in Iron Man 2, or Shang-Chi's sister taking over the Ten Rings). Unfortunately, the MCU's post-credits scenes don't always work, largely because the studio changes direction a lot more than most viewers realize. With the benefit of hindsight, only one of Phase 1's post-credits scenes made sense.

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The post-credits scenes for Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings and Ms. Marvel episode 6 seem to clash, simply because they present alternate visions of Captain Marvel. In Shang-Chi's post-credits scene, Captain Marvel participates in a holographic conference to discuss the mystical artifacts Shang-Chi now wields. She has a new hairstyle, but is still wearing the costume from Avengers: Endgame. She then appears