14 Heist Films Where the Real Score Happens After the Credits

Audiences have learned that leaving the theater right when the names start scrolling is often a mistake. Heist movies frequently utilize these extra moments to deliver one final twist or set up a future job. The real payoff sometimes arrives only after the main story concludes and the lights are about to come up. These additional scenes expand the narrative world and reward patient viewers with crucial information.

‘Fast Five’ (2011)

Dominic Toretto and his crew travel to Rio de Janeiro to steal one hundred million dollars from a corrupt businessman. They successfully drag the massive vault through the streets and secure their financial freedom in a non-extradition country. The mid-credits scene reveals that their troubles are far from over when agent Luke Hobbs receives a new file. He discovers a recent surveillance photo of Letty Ortiz who was previously presumed dead. This revelation forces the team back into action and sets the stage for the next chapter of the saga.

‘Ant-Man’ (2015)

Scott Lang uses shrinking technology to infiltrate Cross Technologies and steal the dangerous Yellowjacket suit. He manages to destroy the facility and defeat Darren Cross before returning to his life as a father. A pivotal mid-credits scene shows Hank Pym revealing a secret prototype room to his daughter Hope. He presents her with a new Wasp suit that he and his wife had been working on for years. This moment establishes Hope as a future superhero partner rather than just a heist accomplice.

‘Now You See Me’ (2013)

The Four Horsemen complete their final illusion by raining money on a crowd and framing a wealthy benefactor. They escape the FBI and meet at a carousel in Central Park to initiate their next phase. A scene during the credits shows the magicians driving to a remote scrapyard in the desert. They discover a secret facility filled with their equipment and realize their membership in the ancient order known as The Eye is official.

‘Army of the Dead’ (2021)

Scott Ward leads a mercenary group into a zombie-infested Las Vegas to retrieve millions from a casino vault. Most of the team perishes during the mission but Vanderohe manages to survive the nuclear destruction of the city. He emerges from the rubble with bags of cash and rents a private plane to fly to Mexico City. The final moments reveal that he has been bitten and is unknowingly transporting the zombie infection to a new location.

‘Red Notice’ (2021)

Nolan Booth and John Hartley team up to steal three golden eggs and outsmart a rival thief known as the Bishop. The film concludes with the three master criminals escaping Interpol to plan their next major score together. A scene following the initial ending depicts the trio approaching the Louvre Museum in Paris. This setup implies their competitive rivalry has evolved into a permanent partnership for future high-stakes robberies.

‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ (2003)

Jack Sparrow and Will Turner defeat Captain Barbossa to lift the Aztec curse that has plagued the crew of the Black Pearl. The pirates become mortal once again and Jack regains command of his beloved ship to sail the seas. A post-credits scene returns to the treasure cave where Jack the Monkey remains behind alone. The creature steals another coin from the chest and immediately transforms into a skeletal form under the moonlight.

‘Uncharted’ (2022)

Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan race against ruthless mercenaries to find the lost gold of Ferdinand Magellan. The treasure is ultimately lost to the ocean but Nate manages to keep a few pieces for himself. A mid-credits scene shows Nate attempting to trade a ring in a prison before being confronted by a new adversary. The scene also reveals that his brother Sam is still alive in a cell and writing postcards to Nate.

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ (2023)

Edgin and his band of misfits stage an elaborate heist to retrieve a resurrection tablet and save the city of Neverwinter. They successfully defeat the Red Wizard and restore order to the realm while rebuilding their personal reputations. The post-credits scene revisits the graveyard where the team used a magic spell to question a corpse. The reanimated dead man remains standing and waiting for someone to ask him a final question so he can return to his eternal rest.

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (2017)

Peter Parker stops Adrian Toomes from hijacking a plane loaded with advanced weaponry from the Avengers. Toomes is sent to prison where he encounters another criminal named Mac Gargan who was injured during the heist. The mid-credits scene involves Gargan asking Toomes about the true identity of Spider-Man to exact revenge. Toomes denies knowing the secret and chooses to protect the young hero who saved his life.

‘Cruella’ (2021)

Estella executes a complex con to reclaim her birthright and destroy the reputation of the Baroness. She inherits the Hellman Hall estate and fully embraces her new chaotic persona as Cruella de Vil. The post-credits scene shows her sending two dalmatian puppies named Pongo and Perdita to Roger and Anita. This gesture sets the foundation for the future conflict seen in the original story involving the theft of puppies.

‘Army of Thieves’ (2021)

Ludwig Dieter uses his exceptional safecracking skills to open three legendary vaults across Europe during a zombie outbreak. He sacrifices his own freedom to ensure his partner escapes from Interpol custody. The final scene jumps forward in time to show Scott Ward recruiting Dieter for the Las Vegas heist. This connection directly bridges the gap between this prequel and the events of the subsequent film.

‘Now You See Me 2’ (2016)

The Horsemen expose the corruption of Arthur Tressler and Walter Mabry before fleeing London on a boat. They arrive at the Greenwich Observatory to finally meet the leadership of The Eye in person. The post-credits scene takes place in a magic shop where the Horsemen discover a secret room behind a curtain. They realize the scope of the organization is much larger than they previously imagined and explore the hidden headquarters.

‘Suicide Squad’ (2016)

Task Force X infiltrates Midway City to rescue a high-value target who turns out to be Amanda Waller herself. The squad succeeds in their mission and returns to Belle Reve prison with slightly reduced sentences. The mid-credits scene depicts Waller meeting with Bruce Wayne in a restaurant to exchange a dossier on metahumans. This transaction provides Wayne with the information he needs to recruit the Justice League members.

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ (2018)

Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne work to build a quantum tunnel to retrieve Janet van Dyne from the subatomic realm. They succeed in the rescue mission and Scott finishes his house arrest to rejoin society. The mid-credits scene shows Scott entering the Quantum Realm to harvest healing particles for his new friend Ghost. The scene takes a dark turn when Hope and her parents disintegrate due to the universal event caused by Thanos.

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