The producers of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse recently explained why they made the choice to leave out a post-credits tag in the highly successful animated Marvel film. Despite the film’s praise for its animation and celebration of Spider-Man, it broke a streak of 11 consecutive Marvel movies with post-credits scenes.

The Original Idea For The Post-Credits Tag

In an interview with Indiewire, producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord discussed their decision not to include a post-credits scene in the sequel. Lord mentioned that they felt it would be challenging to surpass the ending of the film. However, they did reveal that a scene featuring The Spot visiting a Spider-Man villain bar called the Bar With No Name was written and designed but ultimately scrapped. The Spot’s comedic struggle to get a drink and a humorous line about filling a hole in his heart with more holes added to the scene’s charm.

Other Possibilities And Future Developments

While the producers felt that the ending of the film was strong on its own, fans may have missed the opportunity to see a place like the Bar With No Name in a proper appearance. However, there were still other potential options for a fun or tantalizing tease after the credits rolled. One idea could have been to introduce a new Spider-Man Variant, such as Symbiote Spider-Man or the Superior Spider-Man, who could play a significant role in the upcoming sequel, Beyond the Spider-Verse.

Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait too long for the third installment, as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is set to have the shortest time gap between a Marvel movie and its direct sequel. Of course, this timeline assumes that there won’t be any delays in the film’s production and release.