The post-credits scenes in James Gunn’s Superman are reserved for the actual ending. Photo: Warner Bros./Everett Collection
Don’t expect the usual Marvel-style setup for future villains or sequels in James Gunn’s Superman. The two post-credit scenes in this rebooted DC film do something different—and refreshingly so. Rather than hyping what’s next, they give fans a quiet, emotional breather, and a deeper look at the Man of Steel himself.
A Moment of Silence on the Moon
After the retro-style credit blocks roll in classic Donner fashion, we catch a short but striking image—Superman and his loyal dog Krypto, sitting on the moon.
They’re just... watching Earth. No words, no action. Just a peaceful pause that speaks volumes.
The shot, which Gunn had teased on social media last October, doesn’t push the story forward. But it adds something many superhero films miss—stillness. It nods to Superman: Up in the Sky by Tom King and Andy Kubert, which also explored Superman’s cosmic solitude. The scene doesn’t make the final cut of the film, but its placement in the credits adds a layer of quiet reflection after the high-stakes drama.
A Crack, a Quip, and a Bit of Ego
The second post-credit moment is more lighthearted, bringing a charming close to the chaos Metropolis just endured. After stopping the city from being torn apart by a pocket-universe black hole (thanks, Lex Luthor), Superman and Mister Terrific are seen inspecting a cracked building wall. Terrific claims he’s fixed it—but Superman can’t help pointing out a flaw.
The exchange ends with Mister Terrific storming off in frustration while Superman mutters, “Why am I such a jerk sometimes?”—complete with a sheepish “darn it!” as he kicks a rock. It’s an endearing reminder that even Earth’s strongest hero is still learning how to be human.
No Cliffhangers, Just Character
What makes these tags stand out is what they don’t do. There’s no dramatic twist. No mystery villain. No breadcrumb trail to a movie years away that might never happen. Instead, they ground Superman in something far more powerful—his emotional depth.
After years of teasing cameos and cinematic universe bait (looking at you, Blade and Harry Styles), these small, intimate scenes feel like a welcome reset.
And maybe that’s what this Superman reboot needed most.
