Does Civil War Have A Post-Credits Scene?

Summary Civil War does not have a post-credits scene in the traditional sense, but a surprise photo appears during the credits sequence.

The final photo in the credits shows the aftermath of the new Civil War, revealing the Western Forces standing over the dead President.

Alex Garland's movie explores political turmoil through an apolitical lens, highlighting the price of war and sacrifices made.

Alex Garland's movie Civil War shows a possible future with America at war with itself, but is there a post-credits scene of any kind teasing the continuation of the story? The 2024 release from A24 stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, and others as war photojournalists who travel across a war-torn America. The goal is to get to the White House and meet with the President before the Western Forces alliance arrives and potentially end his illegal third term. It is through this lens that A24 and Alex Garland deliver an incredible standalone feature based on Civil War's Rotten Tomatoes score.

However, the future of the world Civil War introduces is one that could be worth exploring more. The film is A24's most expensive production, which could be seen as a sign of potential interest in a franchise. Alex Garland has experience with sequels thanks to his involvement in the 28 Days Later franchise, even if the previous movies he's directed did not spawn sequels despite some teases for what they could be about. The same is true based on Civil War's ending, which might leave viewers with questions about if there is an after-credits scene of any kind.

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Civil War Does Not Have A Post-Credits Scene

Civil War's Credits Do End With A Surprise

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It is confirmed that Civil War does not have a post-credits scene in the traditional sense. Audiences who sit through the credits will not see additional footage included as a mid-credits or after-credits scene. However, those who watch Civil War in theaters or on streaming do have a reason to keep watching. In addition to seeing the names of everyone who worked on the film, Civil War's credits include a surprise as a photograph appears. It is the closest thing the movie has to a post-credits scene, as what is shown directly connects to the final moments.

Alex Garland's movies have never had a traditional post-credits scene

Civil War's Credits Photo Explained

Jessie's Final Photo Is Revealed

The photo in Civil War's credits develops over the beginning portions of the credits sequence, as if was being developed in a red room, before appearing in full near the mid-point of them. The image is Jessie's final photo from the end of the movie. It shows the Western Forces after gathering in the White House as the various members of the alliance stand over the dead body of the President. The image is only captured by Jessie because Lee saves her.

Jessie's photo is a startling image for Civil War to leave audiences with. It not only shows the end result of the new Civil War and the "victory" of the Western Forces, but it is also a stark reminder of the price of war. That is a throughline in Alex Garland's movie, showing the political turmoil through an apolitical lens. The picture of a deceased President of the United States directly shows one death, and its also a sign of Lee's sacrifice. In that sense, Civil War's credits including the photo fits right in line with what the movie is all about.