Superman Ending Explained: What Is Supergirl's Reference And The Bizarre Post-Credits
James Gunn's Superman, starring David Corenswet, debuts today. The film reveals shocking details about Superman's parents and features a surprise appearance by Supergirl.
Superman, James Gunn 's ambitious project, featuring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, opened in the theatres today, July 11. The film is the first movie in the DC Universe and the second reboot in the Superman film series. Besides Corenswet, the superhero flick also features Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult in crucial roles. The storyline centres around Superman, who has been actively watching over Metropolis for three years. He is trying to strike the right balance between being a reporter and a hero while fighting crime. For fans who have watched Superman and are struggling to decipher the ending and post-credits, here's a detailed explanation of what happened.
In Superman, Nicholas Hoult's character, Lex Luthor, comes up with shocking details about Superman's Kryptonian parents, which he was surprisingly unaware of. Luthor reveals that Superman's parents wanted him to rule Earth without any mercy. He then uses this information to turn the public against Superman while secretly completing his own harmful agenda.
The final scene shows Superman heading back to the Fortress of Solitude, where his robot assistants have been restored after being disfigured during an earlier attack. Suddenly, an explosive crash breaks the silence only to reveal that the person who did that was none other than Superman's cousin, Supergirl, played by Milly Alcock.
The reference hints at the upcoming Supergirl movie scheduled to premiere next year. The movie is based on Woman of Tomorrow. In the last scene, Supergirl wears her quintessential superhero costume that loosely resembles her first appearance in the comic. For DC-lovers searching for answers about the upcoming movies in the DCU Universe, Supergirl's debut clearly sets the stage for what's coming next.
Coming to the final post-credit scene, it takes an unnaturally light-hearted approach. In the sequence, Superman and Mister Terrific — a highly intelligent and skilled superhero, portrayed by Edi Gathegi are witnessing the damage caused by the fights. Instead of creating any significant moment to push the story forward, it highlights Superman and Mister Terrific's personalities, adding a humorous touch. This indicates that DC is now focusing more on the character arcs and tone of the movies rather than being hell-bent on introducing the next villain.
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