Superman Post-Credits Scene Plans Revealed by Director James Gunn

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Summary

  • James Gunn‘s Superman will have a post-credits scene, but it won’t set up future DCU projects.
  • Gunn learned from including Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy films and aims for fun post-credits scenes.
  • The Superman post-credits scene may follow the comedic style of Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy films.

As a long-time fan of both Marvel and DC comics, I must say that James Gunn’s approach to Superman’s post-credits scene has me genuinely excited! After witnessing the rollercoaster ride that was Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s development, it’s refreshing to know that Gunn learned from his experiences and won’t be setting up a future DCU project with the post-credits scene. Instead, he aims to give fans something fun and entertaining as a reward for sitting through the credits – exactly what I love about post-credits scenes!

This week saw the unveiling of a trailer for the movie known as “Superman”. A few days prior, at a pre-release event, filmmaker James Gunn addressed queries from the press. At this gathering, he disclosed that he won’t adhere to one MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) practice anymore, having learned a tough lesson during the production of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”.

The first movie in Gunn’s fresh DC Universe series is called Superman. This film will establish the mood for the DCU and it’s crucial that it kicks off the rebooted franchise successfully following a string of letdowns and failures with Warner Bros.’ previous DC movies. The success of this film is vital, as Gunn himself stated that the direction of the DCU could shift if Superman doesn’t perform well. Fortunately, Gunn has background in comic book adaptations, having directed Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy films. Notably, he’s learned an important lesson regarding post-credits scenes from his experience.

Will James Gunn’s Superman have a post-credits scene?

At a press conference prior to the global unveiling of the Superman trailer, Brandon Davis asked Gunn if the movie would contain a post-credits scene. Gunn responded affirmatively, stating that Superman will “somewhat” include a post-credits sequence. Unlike Marvel Studios films, however, Gunn intends to use these scenes as a fun reward for viewers who patiently watch the credits rather than as a means to establish a future DCU project. It appears that Gunn has taken a lesson from his past experience, where he teased Adam Warkock in a post-credits scene of Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 2, only to later feel pressured to include the character in Vol. 3, which Gunn described as a “nuisance.

During the end credit scenes of Marvel films, one time I got myself into a pickle by introducing Adam Warlock. This was a problem because it meant I had to include him in the next movie as well. It was quite a hassle. I won’t be creating entire universes through end credit scenes. While I enjoy rewarding audiences who stay till the end, I prefer these scenes to be enjoyable for fans without setting up major parts of the upcoming universe. I understand the process and its challenges, and I know what it feels like when you come up with a great end credit scene, only to have to stick to it later on.

Viewers familiar with James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” films might predict a humorous, brief post-credits scene for any Superman movie. The post-credits scenes in “Guardians of the Galaxy” often featured amusing moments like Baby Groot dancing when Drax wasn’t looking or Kraglin struggling with Yondu’s bequeathed arrow. In the first film, the post-credits scene introduced the MCU version of Howard the Duck, while the final post-credits scene in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” hinted at more Star-Lord adventures. However, since Howard Duck was a less mainstream character, Gunn likely felt no pressure to bring him back for a significant role (although he did make brief appearances in other MCU films). On the other hand, Adam Warlock is a popular and eagerly awaited character, so it makes sense that Gunn felt compelled to incorporate him into “Vol. 3”.

The enigmatic hint given by Star-Lord’s creator, James Gunn, leaves room for flexibility in any potential project, ensuring that it won’t be confined to a specific character or narrative. Given that the story might initially involve Star-Lord on Earth, this ambiguity is beneficial because it falls outside of Gunn’s current responsibilities at DC Studios.

Superman is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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2024-12-21 00:24