The following contains spoilers for M3GAN 2.0, now playing in theatersHeading into M3GAN 2.0, audiences might be wondering if they should stay for a post-credits scene. M3GAN 2.0 brings back the main characters from 2023’s M3GAN, all while shifting the genre around them to be more action-packed than the previous film. With the discovery of a new robotic killer on the loose, Gemma is forced to create a new body for M3GAN that can compete with the military grade robot assassin.
M3GAN 2.0‘s ending is a solid self-contained conclusion to the movie, settling the character arcs of the main characters while also dealing with the threats posed by Amelia and the film’s other villains. However, with a quietly open-ended finale and the Soulm8te spin-off set to debut next year, audiences might be expecting to see a post-credits scene after the dust has settled. Those fans shouldn’t get their hopes up, though, but it’s because a post-credits scene for M3GAN 2.0 feels like it would be unnecessary.
M3GAN 2.0 Does Not Have A Post-Credits Scene
M3GAN 2.0 Ends On A Fairly Conclusive Note
M3GAN 2.0 doesn’t have a post-credits scene, which is consistent with the precedent set by the film that preceded it. M3GAN 2.0 ends with the titular artificial intelligence still alive, despite her apparent death, stopping Amelia and the unleashed Black Box AI. Once again, a digital construct, she is now confident enough to openly speak with Gemma.
The film does not have any additional sequences after the credits, giving no further indication about the direction of the series going forward or punctuating any of the gags from earlier in the movie. The final moments of M3GAN 2.0 work perfectly fine as a conclusive note for the movie, confirming Gemma and M3GAN’s growth.
M3GAN 2’s Post-Credits Decision Is In Line With The Franchise
M3GAN And M3GAN 2.0 Didn’t Need Post-Credits Scenes
M3GAN 2.0 does not have a post-credits scene, making it similar to the first film. Although M3GAN‘s ending was a bit more open-ended and teased the survival of the murderous machine, there was no post-credits scene to further illustrate this setup or bring back an earlier joke.
A post-credits scene for M3GAN 2.0 wasn’t really necessary.
Both M3GAN films enjoy eschewing the typical expectations for modern blockbusters, leaning more heavily into the dark comedy of their respective sci-fi horror and tech-heavy action riffs. This includes the use of a post-credits scene, a trend that both M3GAN films ignored. It makes sense, though.
M3GAN 2.0 really doesn’t have too many lingering threads to be the focus of a post-credits scene, either. All the antagonists have been dealt with and the montage in the climax showcases the fates of all the notable characters. As a result, a post-credits scene for M3GAN 2.0 wasn’t really necessary.
Why M3GAN 2.0 Didn’t Need A Credits Scene
M3GAN Didn’t Need To Overcomplicate The Future Of The Series
M3GAN 2.0 doesn’t really have much use for a post-credits scene, as the conclusion of the film works perfectly fine as it is. While M3GAN 2.0 might be broader in scope and occasionally suffers from a less specific execution than the first film, it ends on a sweet emotional moment that doesn’t undercut the characters.
Having a post-credits scene tease the future of the series seems unnecessary, especially after the movie’s ending set up a softer status quo for the world. The next entry in the franchise is also not set to focus on M3GAN, so having a post-credits scene focused on her might have been confusing.
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The next entry in the M3GAN franchise will be Soulm8te, a spin-off focusing on a different automated woman who has been activated to help a mourning widower deal with his grief. Described as a “very different” movie by Jason Blum, Soulm8te‘s set-up might have been unnecessarily complicated by a M3GAN 2.0 post-credits scene.
Without a post-credits scene, the final word on M3GAN 2.0 gets to be the reunion between Gemma and the digital M3GAN, codifying their new relationship in light of the film’s events. It ensures that M3GAN 2.0 ends on a sweet note that isn’t undercut by a sequel tease or gag.
