“Avengers: Infinity War” incinerated global box-office records over the weekend, taking in $630 million around the world. If the latest developments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe left you puzzled, our roundup of what to read after you’ve seen “Infinity War” should clear up some confusion. ‘Six Questions and Answers About the Post-Credits Scene in “Avengers: Infinity War”’ [The Verge]Another Marvel movie, another cryptic post-credits sequence. ‘The End of “Avengers: Infinity War” Is What Happens When Money Writes Movies’ [HuffPost]Matthew Jacobs argues that any suspense inherent in the movie’s ending is destroyed by our prior knowledge that many of the actors whose characters are vaporized in “Infinity War” have signed on for more Marvel films. When we know which characters are slated for which future installments, death is relatively futile.”‘“Avengers: Infinity War”’s Ending Is Incredibly Bold.

Source: New York Times April 30, 2018 15:00 UTC