[SPOILER WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Superman. PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION!]
The world-breaking events of Superman may have wrapped up on a positive note by its conclusion, but two scenes awaited audiences in the credits. The mid-credits scene was a heartwarming yet brief scene, featuring a rare moment of bonding between Superman and the mischievous Krypto, seemingly taking a break from the havoc he had wrought throughout the film. The duo sit on the moon, gazing down on the Earth in a quiet scene that could easily be mistaken for a still.
The more noteworthy of the post-credits scenes appeared at the end of the credits. In it, Superman (David Corenswet, Hollywood) and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi, For All Mankind) inspect the damage done to the city after the events of the film’s third act. A humorous interaction takes place between the two as Mister Terrific takes offence when Superman remarks on the shoddy reparation work. Mister Terrific storms off, as Superman apologises profusely, musing to himself that he “can be a jerk sometimes”.
Though the scene is lighthearted and ultimately carries little weight for the future of the DC Universe that James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad) is heading, it does give viewers a deeper glimpse into the collegial and friendly dynamic between Mister Terrific and Superman, while also demonstrating the extent to which our Big Blue Boy Scout truly cares about being a good and kind person. This consequently reinforces the humanity of these superheroes, which may often be overlooked in movies of this genre, once again displaying Gunn’s unique blend of irreverent humour and emotional depth in his filmmaking.
But if fans are disappointed in the lack of world-building teases in these two post-credits scenes, a tendency that has seemingly become a staple of the genre, they can at least look forward to a teaser in one of the film’s ending scenes.
In a concluding scene, as Superman heals and rests in his Fortress of Solitude, viewers are treated to the sight of his cousin, Supergirl, crash-landing into the fortress. Yes, you read that right. Milly Alcock’s Supergirl has officially landed in the DC Universe, ahead of her solo outing scheduled for theatrical release on 26 June 2026.
In the brief cameo, Alcock’s Kara Zor-El, dressed in her comic-accurate costume and an overcoat, swings by to pick up her dog, Krypto, that her cousin, Clark, had been petsitting and flies off after thanking Clark and calling him an unsavoury word. Dialogue between Kal-El and Four, seemingly the most senior of his Superman robots, reveals that Kara has been unruly and is going through a bit of a rebellious streak, partying on various other planets.
Although her appearance is fleeting, it certainly serves as an interesting introduction to the character that will only appear in her titular film next year. With James Gunn having previously stated in a DC Studios Showcase that his vision of Supergirl would be “this little pixie-ish, but very attitudinal character”, the Girl of Steel’s appearance in Superman certainly lives up to this vision, teasing more rowdy adventures ahead.
Until then, starting 10 July, fans can certainly look forward to the Man of Steel smashing expectations and obstacles alike in cinemas now.
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