Batman V Superman After The Credits Scene: Five Theories

So with 9 minutes of time devoted to the credits in the upcoming Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, there is almost no way that all of that time is just for that singular purpose. Most believe (including me) that there will be at least one bonus scene, possibly setting something up for the future.

We here at ComicBook.com have some ideas as to what we would like to see in that much-guarded spot, so here are just five theories. Some of these are based on actual facts, others are fan conjecture, and a few are just in the "wouldn't that be cool" category. Let's proceed.

Theory 1: Justice League Teaser

This one is easy, but effective. In Captain America: The First Avenger, the bonus scene after the credits was an actual full trailer for the upcoming Avengers film. This gave us our first real look at all these icons together on screen for the first time and immediately built anticipation for the Avengers film (not like it really needed more). Giving us a glimpse of all of these titans working together as a team would be a very welcome sight.

Theory 2: Darkseid

No one knows who will be the main antagonist for Justice League part 1 and 2 at the moment, but that hasn't stopped people from speculating. Rumor has it that Darkseid could be the one making his first appearance in Batman V. Superman, and after the credits would a perfect place. They could go the Thanos route, and have him debut in a small way here, with another small cameo after Wonder Woman, and then a full reveal in Justice League part 1. How cool would it be to see a zoom out shot that reveals Apokolips for the first time, in all its "how does that planet not explode" glory.

Theory 3: Flash

Flash appears to Bruce Wayne in one of his nightmares during Batman V. Superman, but it isn't clear whether that is a dream or reality. What if it was real, and he was actually coming from another time or universe? They could use him as the catalyst for creating the team. Say he makes it back here from an alternate time-line, barely escaping the Anti-Monitor, and he then informs our heroes that he is coming for our earth.

I know, I really missed my calling as a screenwriter.

Theory 4: Shazam

An easy one to fit in would be a shot of an ancient cave, slowly panning around the room to reveal the seven deadly sins, and a slow reveal of a weathered old figure on an old throne. It would zoom in, and he would raise his head, eyes white, and mutter, I've found him. Something along those lines might really work for viewers as the first glimpse of the world of Shazam.

Theory 5: Dick Grayson & The Titans

Here's the pitch. Bruce returns to his Batcave, and upon exiting the vehicle hears "thought you'd never get back". Once the camera cuts to the other side of the room, we see our first glimpse of Nightwing, which is revealed to be Dick Grayson. Bruce asks him how that pet project of his is going, and Dick says, "going pretty well I must say. I think I've got the right mix this time". This cuts to a decent sized computer monitor, showing footage of Starfire, Beast Boy, Raven, Donna Troy, and Blue Beetle. Right after, he says "and I think we found a new home too", and on a piece of paper is a sketched out building that resembles a T.

BOOM!

Drops the mic.

No seriously, I'm not a dialogue writer, clearly. However, I would just about lose my mind if they teased the Titans. These are just five theories, so if you have your own, make sure to let us know in the comments! Would love to hear them.