Spider-Man Far From Home has officially hit theatres and continues to tell the story that
unfolded in avengers endgame.
We have seen the final film of marvels phase 3 and would now like to talk about the post
credit scene.
But at this point i'd like to issue a spoiler warning – as we will discuss the end of
the film in great detail.
The mid credit scene
For the very first time in her life MJ swings alongside Spider-Man through the city of new
york, yet she doesnt seem too impressed as she tells Peter before parting ways.
All of a sudden we see video footage on a big screen that destroys the moment completely.
A news show hosted by none other than J Jonah Jameson (portrayed by J.K. Simmons) completely
changes the narrative of the actual events of the film as it presents Mysterio as the
victim who is threatened by Spider-Man.
Jameson accuses Spidey of attempting to not only kill Mysterio but to take down the entire
city with drones as well.
We the audience of course know the truth: Mysterio was responsible for the desructive
mayhem and tried to kill Spider-Man.
But the video was that well doctored that the viewers and perhaps even MJ fell for mysterios
deception.
But on to the biggest twist: Myterio uncovers Spideys true identity and reveals his name
and a picture of him to the world.
Which in and of itself is a nod to Iron Man who revealed his true identity at the end
of his first feature film.
Allthough Peter does not do it voluntarily.
This revelation could be interesting for future films to come.
How will Peter deal with the fact that everyone knows who he really is?
After all he even mentioned earlier in the film that he does not want to be linked to
Spider-Man.
We have an idea how SHIELD could help him with this new problem.
But before we talk about the solution – lets talk about the post credit scene.
The Post Credit Scene.
The Post Credti Scene sheds a new light on both Maria Hill and Nick Fury.
In the scene in question the two are seen in a car when all of a sudden they transform
into the skrulls Talos and his wife Soren.
These characters are no newcomers to the MCU as they made their debut in Captain Marvel,
which depicted them as intergalactic regufees.
The scene in question reveals that the film never featured the real SHIELD agents and
offers an explanation as to why Fury acted so odd throught the entire runtime.
For example he puts his full trust in Myterios story – while the real Nick Fury would have
seen through this scheme half way through the film.
Maybe we should start to assume that this scene marks the beginning of the so called
secret invasion – the covert skrull takeover of earth.
In the comic books some of the more sinister skrulls even infiltrate SHIELD.
But our two skrulls at hand do not seem to have bad intentions – they simply act as
holiday replacement for the real shield agents.
But where are Fury and Hill?
Talos calls the director of SHIElD from his car who answers the call from a beach like
holodeck.
Thalos tells Nick that he must return, as numerous pple have questions regarding the
avengers that need answers.
He also informs him of the events that unfolded in the film – which is why Fury intends
to return alongside other assembled agents.
The shield director and his team seem to be on board of a space ship or more fittingly
a skrull ship.
This group is obviously part of a space mission that is not fully disclosed to the audience.
We are certain though that his mission is gonna be explored in future films.
But what is the meaning behind these post credit scene with regard to the future of
the mcu and spider man in particular?
Since the Skrulls return in the post credit scene these aliens will probably continue
to play a key role in the future of the franchise.
Similar to Captain Marvel who was recently introduced to this universe and established
as a hero to be reckoned with.
But first let's return to the mid credit scene for a second: In it Peters worst fears became
reality – the world knows his secret which can lead to more problems in the future.
This inconveniecne might be dealt with quite easily with the help of shield.
As the post credit scene proves the skrulls work closely with this organisation as they
are given permission to immitate both hill and fury.
With this piece of information in mind – the skrulls could simply transform into Spider-Man,
right?
Thus Peter and Spider-Man could appear together in the same room and therefore put an end
to mysterios scheme.
But this solution would require shields willingness to protect peters reputation.
Well since they send two skrulls to earth in order to assist Peter this may very well
be the case.
Whether or not Peters reputation is saved at the very beginning of phase 4 or not: Marvel
needs a new big bad after Thanos.
And Mysterio could be such a villain.
Unfortunately though he died at the end of far from home.
Or did he?
After all the character has a infamous and long comic history of faking his own death.
Even thought.
At first glance this seems very unlikely: After all Spidey asks his AI Edith if the
events that unfolded actually happened and she confirms them including mysterios death.
But there might be another possibility.
Myterio is the master of illusion and possesses amazing technological abilities – he even
used to work for Tony Stark and developed the infamous BARF technology.
The news footage in the mid credit scene depict Mysterio in a battle.
But when did he have the timt to shoot this clip?
After all he was busy producing illusions for Spider-Man in order to fight him.
Which is why it is in fact possible that he had a plan B in mind when it comes to battling
Spidey and seeking revenge upon Tony Stark.
Maybe he even shot the videos earlier as a fail safe to ensure the downfall of Spider-Man
in the case of an untimely death.
So despite his egomanical nature he didnt dismiss the idea of dying.
But what if he took another precaution and found a way to transmit himself onto the EDITH
system?
This is how he could survive in a mannor of speaking and return as a projection in order
to take the place of the fallen spider man for himself.
It wouldn't be the first time that an artificial intelligence posed a threat to our heroes.
Age of Ultron introduced a villain who constantly uploaded himself from body to body.
Another possibility would be him having manipulated the programm in a manner that it would deny
Peter the answers he needed.
Thus Edith might have lied to Parker and no longer functions as reliable source of information.
With all this in mind there are several possibilities for Mysterio to return.
And should this be the case he wont have to be the only villain to go up against spidey
in the future.
He coulld join the sinister six.
A group from the comic books that is founded by Doctor Octopus and includes a total of
6 spidey villains: Electro, Kraven, Sandman, the vulture Doc Ock himself and Mysterio.
In the comics Doc Ock is convinced not to be able to assemble this group for a long
period of time.
Which is why he decides that the villains should individually attack spidey – one
at a time.
This foolish strategy of course results in spideys victory.
Whether or not Marvel will follow this formula and give us their very own scott pilgrim ish
film remains to be seen.
What did u think of Spider-Man Far from home?
Do you believe in the return of both the skrulls and mysterio?
Let us know in the comment section below!