Looking back, Iron Man 3’s end credit scene is the cinematic equivalent of your best friend telling you a weird dream they had, and you just nodding while thinking about pizza. It’s human. It’s silly. And it’s a quiet reminder that even superheroes need a laugh after a crisis.
So next time you watch it, don’t expect a cliffhanger. Expect two super-smart dudes who are terrible at emotional conversations. And maybe, just maybe, expect to see yourself in Bruce Banner—sleep-deprived, confused, and really wanting to go back to bed.
You know you’ve been there. I’ve been there. Tony’s been there. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a streaming queue to ignore and a couch to nap on. That’s my end credit scene.
