How Many End Credits In Superman

So you’ve just watched Superman. The big guy saved the day. The screen goes dark. And then… the credits roll. How many of them are we talking about, exactly?

I’m asking because I love post-credit scenes. But I also love not sitting in a dark theater for twenty minutes while my popcorn gets cold. Let’s clear this up before you commit to bladder endurance.

First up: Richard Donner’s 1978 classic. You know, the one with Christopher Reeve and that iconic John Williams score. Spoiler alert: there’s no end credits scene. Zilch. Nada. Just the soundtrack and a slow fade.

But wait—how many end credits are we counting? The credits themselves roll for about four minutes. That’s it. You can leave. Go home. Eat a sandwich. Don’t worry about missing a secret scene with General Zod holding up a "Hire Me" sign.

Now, the 2006 version—Superman Returns with Brandon Routh. This one’s tricky. The movie ends, credits roll, and then… nothing. No mid-credits. No post-credits. Just a quiet, dramatic finish. I remember sitting there like a fool, waiting. My mistake.

But here’s where it gets juicy. Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel (2013)? Oh, you think you know the answer? Think again. The credits run for about nine minutes. And guess what appears at the very end? Nothing. Not a single bonus scene.

I’m not kidding. I checked. Twice. You sit through nine minutes of CG artists’ names and a score that’s still epic, and the payoff is… a black screen. Zero end credits content. It’s a travesty, really.

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Fast forward to 2017’s Justice League. That’s a different beast. The theatrical cut? It has one mid-credits scene (a race between Superman and Flash—charming). And one post-credits scene (a thug in a diner, which is weirdly funny). So two credits sequences, total.

But wait—Zack Snyder’s 2021 Justice League cut? Now we’re talking. That thing has two end credits scenes too. But one of them is a haunting Knightmare vision. The other is a classic Martian Manhunter reveal. So, technically, two for Snyder's version, but with a much darker vibe.

Let’s not forget the Supergirl movie from 1984. Don’t laugh. It has end credits that scroll for almost six minutes. And guess what’s at the end? A completely random shot of Supergirl smiling. That’s it. No plot twist. No sequel hook. Just a smile. Why? I have no idea.

But the question you’re really asking is about the absolute count of after-credits scenes across all Superman films. Let me break it down for you like a friendly barista:

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• 1978 Superman: 0
• 1980 Superman II: 0 (unless you count Richard Donner’s cut, which has a weird loop—still 0)
• 1983 Superman III: 0
• 1987 Superman IV: 0 (and thank goodness)
• 2006 Superman Returns: 0
• 2013 Man of Steel: 0
• 2017 Justice League (theatrical): 2 (mid + post)
• 2021 Zack Snyder’s Justice League: 2 (mid + post)

So the grand total for all Superman movies? Four end credits scenes, but only two of them actually involve Superman himself (the race and the Martian Manhunter chat). The other two are weird diner stuff and apocalyptic dreams.

Here’s the real takeaway: Superman doesn’t do end credits scenes the way Marvel does. He’s old-school. He saves the world, tips his hat, and ghosts. No teasers for the next movie. No Nick Fury showing up to offer him a job. It’s almost refreshing, isn’t it?

But let me be honest. If you’re planning a Superman movie marathon at home, you can skip the credits for most of them. You’re not missing a single secret scene. Your couch cushion is safe. Your snack bowl is safe. Your sanity? Maybe not.

One last thing: the upcoming Superman: Legacy (2025). No one knows yet. But if James Gunn is directing, I’d bet my left sock there will be at least one end credits scene. The man loves a good tease. So stay tuned. But don’t hold your breath for the older ones. They’re pure, unadulterated, credit-only cinema.

So, how many end credits in Superman? Zero for most films. Two for the special editions. And a whole lot of waiting if you’re an optimist. Now go forth and watch—but maybe keep the remote handy.