Superman’s 2 Post-Credits Scenes Underscore James Gunn’s DCU Vision

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James Gunn’s fresh take on the DC Universe has now taken off, with the debut of the movie “Superman,” a film carrying significant responsibility as it introduces a new chapter for some of the world’s best-known superheroes. Just like any contemporary superhero movie, viewers who stay until the end are rewarded with bonus content. In this instance, “Superman” provided not just one but two scenes during the credits. However, those hoping for a direct hint about “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” or a sneak peek at “Lanterns” may be underwhelmed. Unlike serving as advertisements for future DCU productions, the stingers in “Superman” are delightfully self-contained, offering subtle character developments and amusing exchanges that add depth to the narrative and characters.

For more than a decade, viewers have been trained to consider post-credit sequences as crucial elements of a connected universe, providing tantalizing hints about upcoming events. Marvel mastered this strategy, making their post-credits scenes highly anticipated events that hinted at larger crossovers, fresh villains, and unexpected links. However, this approach has also become somewhat of a creative challenge, as it often focuses more on generating future excitement than delivering immediate gratification. In contrast, the post-credit sequences in Superman mark a significant change in how the DCU will approach universe construction.

What Happens in Superman‘s Post-Credits Scenes?

The opening scene following the credits in the movie Superman, features Superman (David Corenswet) on the Moon, gazing at Earth, his vow-bound territory. In this silent moment, his loyal dog companion, Krypto, nestles closer to him, resting his head against Superman’s shoulder. This tranquil image underscores the strong bond between man and pet, while also symbolizing Superman’s solitary commitment as a protector.

In the movie, after all credits have rolled, we move onto a humorous scene that refers back to the intense ending. During the climax, Lex Luthor (played by Nicholas Hoult) accidentally opens a glitchy portal between dimensions, causing a split in Metropolis. After vanquishing Luthor’s troops, Superman collaborates with Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) to seal this rift. Using his incredible intellect, Mister Terrific successfully deactivates the portal and joins the two segments of the city back together, leaving only a minor discrepancy in their alignment.

In the post-credits scene, the heroes are seen outside a bent Metropolis building, with Superman pointing out the imperfection to Mister Terrific. This triggers Mister Terrific’s obsession with perfection, as he fails to create a flawless structure despite his genius intellect. Annoyed, Mister Terrific leaves angrily, kicking a stone in frustration. Superman, feeling somewhat guilty for his comment, mutters that he might have gone too far and acknowledges Mister Terrific’s tendency to be difficult. This amusing interaction ends with a witty joke about Superman’s kind-heartedness.

Superman‘s Stingers Echo James Gunn’s New Philosophy

In the promotion for the Superman movie, Gunn openly mentioned that he aimed to steer clear of the errors he had made during his tenure at Marvel. He pointed out the post-credit scene in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 featuring Adam Warlock as an example, which had created complications when it came to incorporating Will Poulter’s character into the subsequent film. According to Gunn, such post-credit scenes are unexpected surprises that leave viewers shocked, like “Wow! Look at this!” However, he added that using them solely for setup purposes can sometimes lead to self-imposed difficulties in the long run.

The Superman post-credits scenes appear to be an insightful response to the challenges faced by Gunm in the MCU. By making the Superman tag scenes solely centered around the film’s characters and occurrences, Gunn and DC Studios are establishing trust with their audience by prioritizing delivering a fulfilling movie over chasing after the next exciting thing. This approach keeps the DC Universe flexible without disappointing fans, as it lets future projects grow naturally rather than being constrained by a teaser created years ago.

Superman is currently available in theaters.

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2025-07-11 01:14