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Superman has made his worldwide cinema debut, and the two post-credits scenes offer key hints about the future of the revamped DC Universe.
Superman has officially landed in theaters, and fans everywhere are eager to know: how many post-credits scenes should they expect? Just as pressing is what these scenes reveal about the future direction of the DC Universe.
If you’re only here for the quick answer: there are two post-credits scenes. One appears shortly after the initial credits, and the other comes at the very end. To avoid spoilers, now might be a good time to stop reading and grab a popcorn refill!
So, what do Superman’s post-credits scenes actually show? Nothing earth-shattering—so don’t worry if you sneak out early to beat the parking lot chaos. The first official post-credits scene in the new DC Universe features a quiet moment of Superman and Krypto sitting on the moon, gazing at Earth. It doesn’t reveal anything huge, but it offers a calming contrast to the film’s high-octane energy.
The second post-credits scene carries a bit more weight. It picks up after the film’s climactic events, revealing that Metropolis has been split in half by an interdimensional rift caused by Lex Luthor. In the scene, Superman and Mister Terrific stand before a strangely misaligned building—its two halves slightly offset, with one side jutting a bit closer to the street—hinting at deeper consequences still to come.
Superman points out the slight construction flaw to Mister Terrific, prompting a bit of playful back-and-forth. Mister Terrific quips that he’s not exactly in the business of rebuilding buildings and walks off. The scene closes with Superman quietly admitting to himself that he can be a bit of a jerk sometimes—a light, self-aware moment that wraps up the DC Universe debut with a touch of humor.
Released in theaters on July 11, the new film features David Corenswet as Clark Kent, also known as the Man of Steel, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Set once again in Metropolis, the movie dives into a world teeming with metahumans, otherworldly beings, and a superpowered dog named Krypto.
Instead of rehashing Superman’s origin, the film picks up after his arrival from Krypton and his upbringing on a Kansas farm by his adoptive parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent—portrayed by Pruitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell.
Clark has already started his career as a reporter at the Daily Planet, is romantically involved with fellow journalist Lois, and has drawn the ire of LexCorp mogul Lex Luthor, who is determined to undermine and eliminate the heroic alien.
Who wins in the end? Here’s a complete rundown of Gunn’s fresh take on the iconic hero’s finale—from Superman’s epic showdown to the surprise cameo that teases Warner Bros.’ upcoming DC Universe movies.
For much of the film, Lex outsmarts Superman by turning public opinion against him, revealing the full, troubling message from his Kryptonian parents and sparking a political scandal to serve his own agenda. Lex’s government-backed imprisonment of the Man of Steel triggers a black hole that fractures the Earth, threatening to tear through Metropolis.
As Metropolis falls and its frightened residents flee, Superman overcomes Angela Spica, known as The Engineer (played by María Gabriela de Faría), and Ultraman—who is revealed to be Lex’s clone of Superman. Confronting a powerless Lex in his airborne corporate headquarters, Superman delivers a heartfelt speech embracing his imperfect but resilient humanity.
Meanwhile, Lois, Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo), and the Daily Planet team expose Lex’s criminal schemes, leading to his arrest. Superman’s fellow metahumans in the Justice Gang survive after preventing an international crisis engineered by Lex. The hero triumphs and shares a soaring, romantic kiss with Lois.
Gunn expands this Superman’s world by including familiar DC Comics faces from past films. On local TV broadcasts, Peacemaker—played by John Cena, returning from 2021’s The Suicide Squad and his own HBO series—and Maxwell Lord—portrayed by Sean Gunn (James Gunn’s younger brother and Guardians of the Galaxy actor), who takes over the role from Pedro Pascal’s portrayal in Wonder Woman 1984—make appearances.
In the closing scene, Milly Alcock debuts as Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl. Set to star in an upcoming DC Universe film, Kara is Superman’s alien cousin, the true owner of the mischievous super-dog Krypto, and—according to the Man of Steel and his robotic companion Four (voiced by Alan Tudyk)—a bit of a party animal.
Following classic superhero movie customs, Superman features two additional scenes: one during the mid-credits and another that appears after all the credits have finished rolling.
The first scene is more of a brief glimpse than a full scene: Superman is shown sitting in space with his back to the camera, gazing at the sunlit Earth. Cuddling close in his arms is Krypto, the super-dog, who nestles his head against Superman’s shoulder in a sweet moment.
The final post-credits scene returns to Superman, now joined by Edi Gathegi’s Michael Holt, also known as Mister Terrific. Together, they survey Metropolis after the black hole-inducing rift tore the city apart. Thanks to Mister Terrific’s code that reversed the interdimensional disaster, only a fissure remains across the city’s streets and structures.
Superman can’t resist pointing out the uneven crack to his teammate. When Mister Terrific storms off, frustrated by the imperfect repair, Superman quietly scolds himself, admitting, ‘I can be such a jerk sometimes.’
Although a direct sequel to Superman hasn’t been officially announced, fans can expect more stories set in this universe. Gunn’s film serves as a fresh reboot—not just retelling a classic tale, but launching a new, unified DC Universe overseen by him and DC Studios co-chair and co-CEO Peter Safran.
Milly Alcock’s appearance at the movie’s end signals that Kara Zor-El’s journey will continue. Warner Bros. plans to release Supergirl, starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa, on June 26, 2026.
