'Superman' director James Gunn on whether the film will have a post-credits scene: "I want you to stay."

The director of the new Superman and current co-head of DC Studios, James Gunn , has confirmed whether or not the new film starring David Corenswet will include a post-credits scene. The anticipation surrounding the new version of the classic superhero story, which premieres this Friday, July 11 , may leave viewers wondering whether or not they should leave the theater before the credits roll.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly , Gunn confirmed that Superman has a post-credits scene , although it doesn't quite match what many might expect. The Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker explained that his vision for these final additions has evolved over time, especially after his experience at Marvel.

"I have a philosophy about post-credits scenes. It's related to my own mistakes during my time atMarvel ," he confessed. His current goal isn't simply to set up future installments, but to offer a real reward to the audience who decides to stick around until the end.

During the conversation, the filmmaker recalled some past decisions that didn't work out too well. An example of this was the moment he introduced the character of Adam Warlock ( Will Poulter ) in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 without having a clear idea of ​​his subsequent trajectory. That's why, in the case of Superman , Gunn opted for a final scene that not only serves as a "look to the future," but also "actually works" within the logic of the film and is consistent with its tone.

Out of respect for the technicians

The director also revealed that he likes to offer something to the audience at the end of the credits, even if it's not a preview of what's to come. "I love my crew, and I want you to stay to see who the technicians were ," he said.

In Superman , which features a cast led by David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult in the role of Lex Luthor, the decision to include this sequence aligns with that desire to offer something extra to viewers , without falling into empty promotional strategies.