It's hard to say how this has happened so quickly, but The Marvels' game-changing post-credits scene has already leaked online.
We won't be sharing the footage here but it isn't hard to find. As you're likely already aware, it does indeed feature a massive MCU cameo which is likely to have huge ramifications for the Multiverse Saga moving forward.
What we can say is that the response online to the scene has been overwhelmingly positive and, while there will no doubt be much more to the Captain Marvel sequel than this, if you haven't booked your tickets yet...well, we'd suggest doing so now.
We'll be bringing you an in-depth recap of the scene soon, but in the meantime, be very careful about where you look online, especially if you don't want to be spoiled. For example, we first encountered the stinger on Twitter/X while simply searching for "The Marvels."
Disney does appear to be taking down the leaks where possible and a moment as huge as this one really is enjoyed best on the big screen.
Rumours about the cameo first started doing the rounds online last week, with several "scoopers" dropping hints on social media. It didn't take long to figure out what they were talking about and descriptions have been floating around ever since (as the movie is now in theaters overseas, you can read a brief description here).
An entire plot breakdown from a test screening is still sitting on Reddit, though it makes no mention of this cameo, suggesting the scene was heavily edited to avoid spoilers from leaking. However, with The Marvels on track for a so-so opening weekend, it's hard not to wonder whether last week's leaks were deliberate.
The footage floating around online, however, has been pirated and it seemingly coming from press screenings is shocking. It's only today that the sequel has begun rolling out internationally, and one of the videos we saw is subtitled, so a theater chain overseas may well have jumped the gun. Between this and the fact some outlets - Variety - drop major spoilers in reviews, is it time for Marvel Studios to start saving these stingers for opening day?
That's up for debate, but you have been warned: if you're looking to avoid spoilers, now would be a good time to take a break from Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, and even YouTube. Rest assured, though, anything shared here on ComicBookMovie.com will be spoiler-tagged (meaning you won't see anything you don't want to).
The Marvels arrives in theaters on Friday; preview screenings begin tomorrow in the U.S.