James Gunn Reveals the Real Reason Behind Superman’s Post-Credit Scene

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Following the premiere of “Superman”, director James Gunn explained the reason behind a specific character’s appearance in the movie’s post-credit scene. James Gunn’s thrilling debut for the DC Universe has recently hit theaters, offering viewers a fresh perspective on the comics world associated with DC. Although most aspects of the DC Universe are novel, one element remains quite familiar: the inclusion of post-credit scenes (a trademark of the MCU).

In contrast to the intricate world-building stingers fans are accustomed to, Superman offers two simpler scenes during the credits. One scene shows David Corenswet’s Superman affectionately with his superpowered dog, Krypto, on the moon. The other scene appears to be a clip taken directly from the movie, featuring Henry Cavill’s Superman alongside Edi Gathegi’s Mister Terrific, humorously examining the wreckage caused by the movie’s climactic dimensional rift.

Although some viewers might find the selected post-credit sequences puzzling, Gunn explains that he carefully chose these scenes to serve as an appropriate finale for the upcoming 2025 Superman film.

In a recent chat with Screen Rant, Gunn explained that he decided to add the Mister Terrific scene during the end credits specifically as a treat for viewers who stayed till the very end. He described it as something entertaining and enjoyable that fans would find fun.

I prefer not to add extra elements if they won’t be significant later in the story. Yet, acknowledging the team behind the film and rewarding those who stayed till the very end is enjoyable. Therefore, I included a brief scene featuring ‘Terrific.’ So that’s what I chose to do.

It appears that Gunn and his team anticipated that Gathegi’s superhero character would swiftly gain favor among fans, similar to what we’ve seen, so they chose to give their viewers an additional scene showcasing a beloved character from the film who had captured the hearts of audiences throughout.

Additionally, Gunn pointed out that the approach he took for the post-credit scenes of his Superman production was aimed at avoiding situations where “promises made in stingers don’t get fulfilled,” or in simpler terms, setting up events that don’t eventually come to fruition.

I’ve previously mentioned this, but I’ve established elements in the post-credit sequences, similar to Marvel. However, these setups often don’t deliver on their promises unless they are absolutely going to pay off. For instance, if a payoff at the end of the credits were connected to something in the ‘Supergirl’ movie, I would be receptive to it since we know that project is in development.

Currently showing in cinemas nationwide, “Superman” presents David Corenswet’s interpretation of the Man of Steel. Directed by James Gunn, previously known for “Guardians of the Galaxy,” this new adaptation sees our title character confronting the malevolent Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), who aims to damage Superman’s reputation in the public sphere.

What Is the DCU’s Post-Credits Strategy?

Prior to the release of Superman, there was uncertainty about the post-credits strategy that James Gunn and his DC Studios co-CEO, Peter Safran, had in store for the DC Universe.

In contrast to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s tradition of using after-credit scenes to tease future stories within its superhero series, it wasn’t certain whether the fresh DC universe would adopt this approach. Some fans even wondered if the upcoming Superman movie might forgo a post-credits scene entirely.

As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, looking back, it turns out things weren’t quite as they appeared (as we fans now recognize). The new DC Comics blockbuster ended with not one, but two post-credits scenes. However, these additional snippets felt somewhat disconnected from the broader DC Universe, a pattern that might continue for the franchise moving forward.

In contrast to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), where multiple projects may be planned simultaneously, James Gunn ensures that a movie in the DCU is only made after a script has been both written and approved beforehand. This approach differs significantly from the MCU’s strategic storytelling methodology.

Due to Gunn’s requirement for a script, it becomes more challenging to incorporate these “stingers” that lead into the following chapter of the series, as at times, it may not be clear which project is being referenced.

As a film enthusiast, I find myself intrigued by the broader narrative arcs that have been hinted at within this cinematic universe. However, it’s still uncertain where the series might be headed in the coming installments, as the post-credit scenes continue to keep us guessing.

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2025-07-16 19:36