Anthony Russo Says 'Endgame Encore' Scene Leads Into 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Avengers: Endgame director Anthony Russo discussed the film’s newly extended final scene during a question-and-answer session following a New York screening of Avengers: Endgame Encore.

Asked about moments in the film designed to take on fresh meaning, Russo said the extended scene leads directly into Avengers: Doomsday. The source summary quotes him saying, “The moment has a different meaning,” and describes the scene as connected to where Doomsday is born.

The added ending also rewrites Steve Rogers’ story, according to the source’s headline. The available source material does not provide further details about the scene or explain what changes in Rogers’ story.