Superhero movies have come to follow a certain tradition in recent years. Most have a scene after the credits that either gives audiences a tease for the sequel or just a laugh. “Wonder Woman,” however, is not most superhero movies.

Director Patty Jenkins told the Toronto Sun that a post-credits scene didn’t make sense to her. “I’m not always a believer in post-credit scenes,” she revealed. “I feel like they make sense if the films are extremely similar. I think if you know the next movie is going to be set in the same world or have the exact same tone, then I think it makes sense. To me, it does not make sense to have a commercial for a completely different style of movie in the credits of another movie.”

While that could be interpreted as a dig at other superhero franchises, it seems more like a hint about “Justice League.” The flick, due out Nov. 17, will be the first to follow Wonder Woman’s solo outing, and Jenkins’ statement hints that the tone will be very different.

“Wonder Woman” was Diana Prince’s (Gal Gadot) origin story. It showed her leaving her homeland Themyscira to help the troops fighting World War I. Overall, “Wonder Woman” was much more optimistic than recent DC films, but it sounds like DC’s typical darkness will be making a comeback soon. “Justice League” will take place about 100 years later in the present day. A lot can change in a century.

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“Wonder Woman” did not have a post-credits scene because director Patty Jenkins (left) felt it would not make sense. Warner Bros.

Jenkins was delighted that DC was willing to make a film that was different from their other titles. “One of my favorite things about the DC Universe is they were super supportive of me doing my own tone, but there’s no other movie that they have that’s of the same tone,” she added. “So it just felt weird to do some other crossover. Also, the end of the movie was the end. It wasn’t, ‘Tune in later for more.’”

Despite the lack of a post-credits scene, there will be more. Jenkins had such a positive experience with Warner Bros. and DC that she will work with them again. As previously reported, Jenkins is confirmed to return for “Wonder Woman 2.” She is rumored to be receiving an $8 million paycheck for her second superhero picture. If true, that would make her the highest paid female director in Hollywood.

Not much is known about “Wonder Woman 2” yet, but Jenkins has let out a few hints. Instead of taking place in Europe, the sequel will be set in America. It also won’t take place in the present, though. Jenkins said her plan was to keep making period pieces for Wonder Woman, and it’s widely rumored that the film will cover the Cold War. The possibility of Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) returning, however, seems slim.

“Wonder Woman 2” is set to hit theaters Dec. 13, 2019. Until then, fans can rewatch “Wonder Woman” at home. The movie was released on Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms earlier this month.

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