Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-1031724-20170826004303

A recent revelation has given light to the true ending of Infinity War. At least, I think, if my theory is correct. I also predicted Ronan would kill The Other and he did

I thought Phase 3 films consciously avoided killing their main villains (going by the general consensus that Kaecilius is still alive in the Dark Dimension), but Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 seemed to prove otherwise with Ego.

However... Guardians 2 is chronologically set between two Phase 2 films, which effectively makes it a Phase 2 film as well. Further supported by Ego's arm being shot off consistent with Phase 2 films cutting off characters' hands as a reference to Empire Strikes Back. Every Phase 2 film has killed its main villain, the exact opposite of Phase 3, and so Guardians 2 seems to have been treated like a Phase 2 film even though it's technically Phase 3.

To the other ones set in the Phase 3 time period: Zemo and Vulture are definitely alive, and it is believed Kaecilius was turned into a Mindless One and imprisoned in the Dark Dimension rather than disintegrated and his particles merged with the Dark Dimension.

Meaning, Hela and Killmonger will survive as well, if this is a pattern just like how Phase 2 was doing the opposite.

Which also means, Thanos is to survive the upcoming battle. If the one-shot main villains can't die anymore what makes the ultimate overlord of villainy and darkness a target for Death?

So, here's how I think it's going to go down:

The first part of my theory remains. Ant-Man steals the Infinity Gauntlet, gives it to Thor or Nebula or someone, and they blast him with this big rainbow. There's a huge explosion, and both they and the audience think Thanos is gone. They go back to their lives, relax now this ultimate threat has been neutralized, and the credits roll.

But... then the post credits scene will show that he is still alive. I know it's just the kind of thing you'd expect, just like with Loki in Thor!

If Hela or Killmonger dies, then my theory goes down the drain and we return to my previous one. But, I'd be willing to bet a thousand bucks I'm right. (No, not actually going to bet with anyone on here)

Phase 4 might depart from the "pattern" and they'll do whatever the hell they feel like at random just like in Phase 1, but even if I'm still alive by the time of Phase 4, I might have already given up on the series, it MIGHT have started to decline in quality. It hasn't yet - Guardians 2 was my third favorite and I heard Spiderman Homecoming was awesome too, but how long can they go on before they get stale? 