Superman’s Post-Credits Scenes Are So Weird They Might Be a Joke on Marvel Fans

Superman’s post-credits scenes have sparked quite a bit of chatter, but not for the usual reasons. Instead of teasing exciting future DC projects or delivering epic cliffhangers like Marvel often does, James Gunn took a different route — one that some might call intentionally silly or even a bit baffling.

• Why Superman’s mid-credits scene feels oddly out of place
• What happens in the post-credits scene and why it’s underwhelming
• How James Gunn’s approach differs from typical Marvel-style teasers

Superman’s Mid-Credits Scene: Cute but Confusing

The mid-credits scene is a quick, quiet moment featuring Superman (David Corenswet) sitting on the moon, holding his superdog Krypto. Krypto looks right at the audience, paws draped around Superman’s neck — a moment meant to be heartwarming, but it lands a little weirdly. Throughout the movie, Krypto is shown as a hyperactive troublemaker who can barely sit still and even causes chaos around the Kent family’s cows. Plus, the film’s ending has Krypto happily leaving Superman to hang out with Supergirl (Milly Alcock), who’s off partying on other planets.

This sudden, sweet snapshot feels somewhat forced and disconnected from the story’s flow, almost like a commercial for merchandise featuring this exact image. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher given the earlier portrayal of Krypto’s wild personality.

The Post-Credits Scene: Anti-Comedy at Its Finest

Now, the post-credits scene takes things even further down the unexpected path. Superman and Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi) stand on a Metropolis street looking at a building that had been split apart by Lex Luthor’s rift but was stitched back together by Mr. Terrific. However, the two halves don’t line up perfectly. They stare at the mismatch — Mr. Terrific growing visibly frustrated until Superman awkwardly comments, “Darn it! I can be such a jerk sometimes!” before Terrific storms off.

This isn’t really a joke, nor does it tease any future storyline. Instead, it’s a small, oddly mundane moment that feels out of sync with the rest of the movie. It’s almost like a deliberate statement by Gunn: no Marvel-style post-credits hype here. Just a quirky, low-key scene that leaves viewers scratching their heads.

Instead of teasing Lex Luthor’s next move or hinting at the Justice Gang’s upcoming appearance in Peacemaker season 2, Gunn chooses to subvert expectations with a deadpan bit of anti-comedy.

Why James Gunn’s Choice Matters

This approach highlights Gunn’s desire to carve out his own path for the new DC Universe, separate from the Marvel formula that has dominated superhero cinema for years. While some fans might find these scenes disappointing or baffling, others may appreciate the boldness of ignoring the usual post-credits hype and letting the movie stand on its own.

Whether this gamble will pay off remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Gunn isn’t interested in simply copying Marvel’s playbook. Instead, he’s sending a message: the new DC movies will do things their own way, even if it means leaving some viewers a bit confused.