🎬 What Happens in Superman (2025)
👉 Mid‑Credits Scene
• Superman (David Corenswet) and his dog Krypto are seated on the moon, gazing at Earth from afar. It’s a serene, emotional gesture—emphasizing Superman’s cosmic scale and inner solitude. This moment closely mirrors a scene Gunn previously shared on social media. Rather than teasing a sequel, it’s a poignant, wordless character beat.
👉 Post‑Credits Scene
• Superman and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) inspect a rebuilt Metropolis building that still shows visible cracks. Superman awkwardly points out the misalignment, and Terrific walks off irritated. Clark mutters to himself self‑deprecating lines like “Gosh, I can be such a jerk,” poking fun at the trope and emphasizing the film’s quirky tone over franchise setup.
🧠 Why These Scenes Are Unique
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Unlike classic Marvel-style teases, these don’t introduce new characters or plot lines.
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They serve more as character vignettes, emphasizing emotional beats, humor, and James Gunn’s distance from franchise formula.
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Critics describe them as almost satirical, subverting expectations of franchise-building finales.
🧭 What It Means for DCU (Chapter One: Gods and Monsters)
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The film still establishes key future threads within the main narrative—like Supergirl’s introduction and the Justice Gang—but doesn’t rely on credit scenes for set-up.
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Post-credits scenes affirm DCU’s new direction: tonal clarity, character focus, and willingness to self-parody.