what are we going to do now vs what are we going to do then

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What are we going to do now?' is used to inquire about the immediate future, while 'What are we going to do then?' is used to ask about a future action or plan that will happen after a certain point in time.

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what are we going to do now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about the immediate future.

This phrase is used to ask about the plans or actions for the immediate future.

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so what are we going to do now, man?
But the question remains... what are we going to do now?
Well, what are we going to do now?
The Commission has worked well, but what are we going to do now?
What are we going to do now?
What are we going to do now all this money we've spent and even paid for the studio.
Question is, what are we going to do with you now?
What are we going to do with her now?
And what we are going to do now is have a half mile drag race To show the difference between a fast car and the Murcielago.
What are we going to say now?
What are we going to call...
Now what are we going to do about Wayne?
Now, what are we going to do about those infernal reporters?
Now what are we going to do?
OK, where are we going now?
The buyers are coming - what are we going to sell?
We need answers - what are we going to do?
What are we going to do about it? I define simplicity as a means to achieving clarity, transparency and empathy, building humanity into communications.
What are we going to say to her? - I don't know.
What side of the Doctor are we going to see now?

what are we going to do then

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about future actions or plans that will happen after a certain point in time.

This phrase is used to inquire about plans or actions that will occur at a later time, after a specific point has been reached.

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If the President goes against your opinion... what are we going to do then?
If he testifies, what are we going to do then?
Fine, and what are we going to do then?
So, what are we going to do then?
What are we going to call...
Then what are we going to talk about?
Are we going to continue shooting then?
The buyers are coming - what are we going to sell?
We need answers - what are we going to do?
What are we going to do about it? I define simplicity as a means to achieving clarity, transparency and empathy, building humanity into communications.
What are we going to say to her? - I don't know.
Are we going to play then?
What are we going to do with those other clothes, then?
What are we going to do about this dinner, then?
If that happens, then what are we going to do if our fake marriage gets exposed?
Now then, what are we going to do about you two?
What are we going to use for money?
Sir, what are we going to do about Brown?
Now what are we going to do about Wayne?
What are we going to do for money this summer?

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