Resurfaced set photos turn out to be from James Gunn’s oddly low-stakes Superman post-credits scenes

Months ago, fans shrugged off a leaked photo of Superman staring at a wall. Now, it turns out that moment wasn’t just a throwaway — it was the post-credits scene of James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman reboot.

Yes, seriously.

As first reported by Comic Book Movie, those unremarkable set photos of David Corenswet’s Superman and Edi Gathegi’s Mr. Terrific — where the two appear to be staring at a seemingly repaired wall in Metropolis — are from the movie’s closing scene. And what audiences assumed was a minor in-between take has now emerged as the stinger meant to cap off the launch of the entire new DC Universe.

The scene plays out like this: Mr. Terrific uses his T-Spheres to reconstruct a damaged building following the final battle. Superman, in his signature earnestness, politely points out a visible crack, joking that the wall still looks a bit uneven. Mr. Terrific takes offence, walks off in silence, and Supes sheepishly apologises to himself for the comment.

That’s it. No multiversal portals. No Luthor teases. No Brainiac. No lanterns. Just… wall banter.

If that sounds anticlimactic, buckle up: the mid-credits scene is equally bizarre. We see Superman, silently cradling Krypto the Superdog, watching Earth from the surface of the Moon. No dialogue. No twist. Just contemplative canine cuddles in space.

It’s a bold move for a franchise that’s supposed to anchor the DCU’s next chapter. But James Gunn appears to be sticking to his guns — quite literally. There are no explicit setups for future sequels, no major villains emerging from shadows, and no Nick Fury-style team assembly. Instead, Gunn seems to be making a statement: this Superman is not just a cog in a cinematic machine.

While that sentiment might satisfy critics yearning for storytelling restraint, it’s left many fans scratching their heads. The DCU has just opened with a $200 million film… and ends with a cracked wall and a space dog.

“It’s definitely not what people expected after all the hype,” one Reddit user posted. “We were promised a reset of the universe, not home improvement and moon vibes.”

Gunn, for his part, remains unapologetic. When filming wrapped, the director described Superman as “a movie about a good man in a world that isn’t always so much.” His heartfelt statement praised the cast and crew’s humanity, suggesting that tone — not spectacle — was always the film’s guiding force.

Corenswet stars as a younger, idealistic Clark Kent, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The ensemble also includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho. Milly Alcock’s Supergirl makes her first DCU appearance here, ahead of her solo film Woman of Tomorrow.

Adding to the intrigue are reports of two major cameos in the film, one of which allegedly wasn’t even rumoured prior to release, though they, too, are curiously left out of the post-credits setup.

What’s clear is that Gunn is deliberately rejecting the Marvel-style stinger formula. Whether this is a fresh start or a misstep depends on how fans react when Superman hits cinemas next week.

But if you’re hoping for a Thanos-level moment? Prepare for something far more… grounded. Literally.