Summary
2024’sThe Crowcould be the start of a new franchise adapting the comic book series, and it is confirmed whether there is a post-credits scene teasing what could come next. The new take on James O’Barr’s comic book character sees Bill Skarsgård take up the mantle as Eric Draven, with the movie reimagining the source material and elements from the classic 1994 movie adaptation starring Brandon Lee. Just as the original version ofThe Crowbecame the start of a franchise that led to multipleThe Crowmovies, the modern reimagining was also made with franchise aspirations.
There are no plans already announced forThe Crow 2at the time of the 2024 movie’s release, but there are plenty of stories thatThe Crow’s Bill Skarsgård’s Eric Dravencould be utilized in moving forward. The first movie retells the familiar story of Eric becoming The Crow and trying to get revenge on the person responsible for killing him and the love of his life, Shelly. But, Skarsgård confirmedThe Crow’s ending is a bit more open-ended, leaving a great possibility of him returning for more installments, and audiences could think that comes in a post-credits scene.
Every Actor Who Has Played The Crow
The Crow franchise has had different actors playing the title character in movies and TV shows, and not all of them have played Eric Draven.
The Crow Does Not Have A Post-Credits Scene
There’s No Mid-Credits Or After-Credits Scene
It is confirmed thatThe Crowdoes not have a post-credits scene at any point. That meansthere is no mid-credits or end-credits scenethat the movie uses to tease another installment with Bill Skarsgård’s character. Since there is no additional footage included in the credits, audiences do not have to be wary of missing out on teases for the future if they don’t watch until the very end. However, it is still encouraged that anyone whowatchesThe Crowin theaters or on streamingsits through the credits to see the names of everyone who worked on the movie.
Why The Crow Did Not Need An After-Credits Scene
The Franchise’s Future Is Uncertain
The decision not to giveThe Crowan after-credits scene is an understandable move on Lionsgate’s part. It helps maintain that the movie’s ending is the end of Eric Draven’s current story. That leaves director Rupert Sanders' vision intact without adding on any extra sequel teases. Given everything that unfolds in the third act, tacking on a post-credits scene may have been too much forThe Crow, especially since there is no guarantee that this will become a franchise.
The Crow movies have never had a post-credits scene before
Lionsgate has yet to determine if 2024’sThe Crowwill be a franchise starter, and that decision likely will come down to the film’s box office performance. Without knowing for sure that audiences will see Skarsgård’s character again, it was better for the movie to avoid a post-credits scene. This eliminates the chance of audiences feeling cheated or disappointed that a sequel tease is not paid off if the franchise does not start. For that reason alone,The Crow’s post-credits scene decision makes complete sense.
