Superman: How Many Post-Credits Scenes Are in DCU Movie?
Here's how many scenes to expect after the credits roll.
James Gunn's Superman (2025) includes two post-credits scenes.
The film follows the tradition of modern superhero storytelling by featuring both a mid-credits and a post-credits scene. These scenes appear after the film's 130-minute runtime. Post-credits scenes are now a staple in comic book films. They often tease future stories or add extra moments of levity. Superman marks the first entry in DC Studios' new universe. It also begins DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
The content of both scenes is still unknown. However, early viewers and critics have confirmed their presence. The film premiered on July 7, 2025, at the TCL Chinese Theater. It opens in U.S. theaters on July 11, 2025.
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The cast also includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. Gunn began developing the film in 2022 and filming commenced in early 2024, wrapping in July.
The film draws inspiration from the All-Star Superman comic series by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. The production team filmed Superman primarily at Trilith Studios in Georgia, with additional scenes shot in Ohio and Svalbard, Norway. DC Studios released it as their first feature film, with Peter Safran and Lars P. Winther serving as co-producers.
James Gunn described the reboot as presenting 'a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.' The new film launches a reimagined continuity for DC's cinematic future, distinguishing itself from the previous DCEU timeline.
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