Doctor Doom and Hulk Rumored to Appear in ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Post-Credits Scene

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Marvel Studios has been steadily building excitement for ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ throughout the year, and their latest move is sending fans back to where the story left off. ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is set to return to theaters on September 25 under the title ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore,’ providing audiences with a fresh opportunity to revisit the franchise’s monumental send-off before the next chapter unfolds.

This re-release is not just a simple rerun. The Russo brothers have described it as a “narrative bridge” connecting ‘Endgame’ to ‘Doomsday,’ with Joe Russo referring to the added material as a “critical companion story” meant to link the two films. The re-release adds approximately four minutes of new footage to the original film’s runtime, bringing the total to 185 minutes, and features a new custom introduction along with an exclusive end tag for IMAX and Infinity Vision screens.

A specific rumor about the new ending is gaining traction. According to a claim that originated on X from user @MyTimeToShineH and was later confirmed by filmmaker Robert Meyer Burnett, the post-credits scene of the re-release reportedly features a moment between Doctor Doom and the Hulk.

It’s important to note that this detail has not been confirmed by Marvel Studios, and outlets reporting on the claim have emphasized that it should be regarded as unofficial for now. Nevertheless, the timing aligns with what has already been confirmed about the re-release, as Marvel has verified that select premium screenings will include an exclusive sneak peek at ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ footage, suggesting that any content featuring Doom in the post-credits scene would likely connect directly to that preview.

Standard theatrical screenings are expected to showcase just under two minutes of new material, while IMAX and Infinity Vision screenings will feature around five minutes total, giving premium format audiences the most comprehensive look at whatever Marvel has planned for that final scene. This discrepancy has fans speculating whether the Doom and Hulk moment, if it exists, will only be visible to those attending the larger-screen versions of the re-release.

The larger picture here is Marvel utilizing ‘Endgame Encore’ to reset the emotional stakes ahead of ‘Doomsday.’ Reintroducing the Hulk makes sense given his pivotal role in reversing Thanos’s snap during the original film’s climax, and pairing him with Doctor Doom would naturally tease the shifting threat level as we head into the next Avengers saga.

Marvel has kept most specifics about the new footage under wraps, which has left many fans frustrated with the vagueness of the marketing thus far. Even though the studio has confirmed the existence of a new post-credits scene, it has not clarified exactly what audiences can expect when the lights come back on.

For now, it’s best to treat the Doom and Hulk scene as an intriguing rumor rather than a certainty, though the timing with the confirmed ‘Doomsday’ preview footage makes it a plausible possibility. Fans eager for definitive answers will have to wait until the re-release actually hits theaters this week to see how much of the buzz holds true.

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