Few potential post-credits scenes are as exciting as those that will presumably attached to next year's as-yet-untitled Avengers 4. After all, while Avengers 4 is set to bring a close to the first three phases of the MCU, it's also expected to set up the beginning of the next phase; that means any post-credits scenes are likely to be hugely important to Marvel's future plans.
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But if Marvel really wants to leave fans thrilled, they should switch things up a little. Specifically, the Stan Lee cameo - which has been confirmed to have been filmed before Lee ed away - should in fact be the post-credits scene. That would be a wonderful way of showing respect to the legendary Marvel Comics writer and editor. It would neatly tie two popular traditions together - the post-credits sequences and the Stan Lee cameos - and, in doing so, it would be a tremendous statement of respect to Stan the Man.
There are several significant advantages to this approach. The Stan Lee cameos are traditionally designed to add a touch of humor to a Marvel film, a smart approach that helps ensure there's a strong sense of tonal variation. Unfortunately, whatever the Stan Lee cameo for Avengers 4 may be, the sad fact is that it will be airing months after Lee's death, which means it will have a very different emotional impact.
Viewers will experience a strange, bittersweet reaction, a blend of amusement and sorrow. It's entirely possible this will be the final cameo, after all, given there's no evidence one was shot for Spider-Man: Far From Home. By moving the cameo into the post-credits scene, Marvel avoids damaging the flow of the film itself. Instead, this approach allows audiences a moment of reflection in the aftermath of the movie, one in which to reflect on Lee and his legacy. It would be a fitting way to honor Lee, while preserving the narrative and emotional flow of the main body of the film.
Meanwhile, from a purely business perspective, this idea would also serve to highlight the fresh beginning that is Spider-Man: Far From Home. That film would be allowed to stand on its own, effectively serving as a launchpad for the entire post-Phase 3 MCU. That would probably benefit Far From Home's box office performance, especially given it will (hopefully) come at the tail-end of a strong marketing campaign.
