The **ending of the new Superman movie** centers on a climactic battle where Superman defeats several foes, including Angela Spica (The Engineer) and Ultraman, who is revealed to be Lex Luthor’s clone of Superman. Lex, having manipulated public opinion against Superman and caused a dimensional rift threatening Metropolis, is ultimately arrested after Lois, Jimmy Olsen, and the Daily Planet team expose his crimes. The movie closes on an uplifting note with Superman saving the city and sharing a romantic moment with Lois Lane[2][4].
Regarding the **post-credits scenes**, there are two notable ones:
1. The first post-credits scene is a heartwarming glimpse of Superman and his dog, Krypto, cuddling in space, emphasizing Superman’s gentler side[4].
2. The final post-credits scene features Superman and Mister Terrific working together to help rebuild Metropolis after the dimensional rift. Superman points out a building that Mister Terrific repaired, joking that it doesn’t quite fit together properly. This annoys Mister Terrific, who walks away frustrated, while Superman regrets his comment, saying, “I can be such a jerk sometimes.” This scene humorously highlights the dynamic between the two heroes without directly setting up future films[1][3][4].
Additionally, at the very end of the movie (not post-credits), there is a cameo of Supergirl (Milly Alcock) crashing into the Fortress of Solitude, thanking Clark for looking after Krypto and hinting at her own upcoming stories in the DC Universe. This cameo acts as the clearest tease for future DC movies, specifically the upcoming Supergirl film[1].
In summary, the ending wraps up the immediate threats and sets a hopeful tone for the future, while the post-credits scenes provide character-driven moments and introduce Supergirl, signaling the expansion of the new DC Universe under James Gunn’s direction[1][2][3][4].