2 Months Later, Marvel Finally Releases Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Post-Credits Scene
Disney released Avengers: Endgame Encore, a re-release of its 2019 blockbuster ensemble film that nearly mirrors the original theatrical version but includes four new post-credits scenes. These additions expand the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s narrative continuity, bridging events from Avengers: Endgame to the upcoming ensemble crossover Avengers: Doomsday, while providing closure to unresolved storylines from Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Among the new additions is a post-credits scene featuring Bruce Banner, reprised by Mark Ruffalo. The character’s previous appearance left viewers with questions about his status following a Hulk rampage through Department of Damage Control (DODC) headquarters, where he was last seen being transported away on a stretcher. The new scene provides clarification on Banner’s whereabouts and condition following the incident.
The re-release strategy demonstrates Disney’s approach to expanding MCU lore through theatrical re-releases, offering audiences both nostalgic value and narrative updates that connect established films to forthcoming crossover events. The four new post-credits scenes serve as connective tissue within the MCU’s sprawling timeline.