SUPERMAN Ending Explained: Here's What Happens To Every Major Character - SPOILERS

SUPERMAN Ending Explained: Here's What Happens To Every Major Character - SPOILERS

We're taking a deep dive into where Superman leaves each of its lead characters, including the Man of Tomorrow, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Ultraman, and more. Be warned that spoilers follow from this point on!

By JoshWilding - Jul 12, 2025 05:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

As we first told you earlier this week, Superman sees the Man of Steel unmask the Lex Luthor-controlled Ultraman, only to find his mindless, long-haired clone staring back at him. 

After the villain is defeated, the movie concludes with the world once again embracing Superman as a hero (despite Luthor's best attempts to paint him as a villain, courtesy of a surprisingly twisted message from Jor-El and computer-controlled "troll" monkeys). 

In the movie's final scene, Supergirl comes to retrieve Kyrpto, and Kal-El is revealed to have replaced the recording of his Kryptonian parents with one of Ma and Pa Kent, as he embraces his humanity and chooses to protect rather than rule.

What happens to the rest of Superman's leads? We'll start with Lex. When his actions are exposed to the world by The Daily Planet team—thanks to an assist from Eve Teschmacher—he's arrested and seemingly taken to Belle Reve. While he orchestrated the war between Boravia and Jarhanpur, it was only ever an excuse to find a reason to kill Superman, a being he envies and fears in equal measure. 

Superman also defeats the Engineer during the final battle. She's seemingly taken into custody, too, while Ultraman is left trapped in the black hole opened beneath Metropolis by Lex's out-of-control pocket universe. 

Lois Lane reveals that she loves Clark Kent after he told her that earlier in the movie, and Jimmy Olsen seems happy enough to once again be dating Eve. Perry White, meanwhile, quickly deduces that Lois and Superman are seeing each other, though whether that means he's seen through Clark's hypno-glasses isn't clear.

Metamorpho joins the Justice Gang, but only because he agrees with Guy Gardner that it's a good name for the team. During the final act, he helps the Green Lantern Corps member and Hawgirl stop Boravia from invading Jarhanpur. Mister Terrific, meanwhile, plays a key role in stopping Metropolis from being destroyed. 

Rick Flag Sr. only has a very small role in Superman. After the Metahuman team decided to get involved in international affairs with no consequences, it's made clear to him that superbeings now call the shots in the world, not the U.S. Government and not A.R.G.U.S.

The post-credits scenes are fun, but don't add much to the movie. The first has Superman and Krypto watching over the Earth while sitting on the moon, and the second finds the Man of Steel bantering with Terrific over his efforts to repair the crack in the city caused by Lex. 

"Superman is an indescribable joy," we said in our review"A beautiful, moving thrill, David Corenswet is the perfect Man of Steel in a movie packed full of ideas. Fortunately, under James Gunn’s expert direction, all of those work, creating a rousing experience that flies higher than DC has in a very long time."

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures.

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

The movie stars David Corenswet in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Also appearing are Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Neva Howell, and Milly Alcock.

Superman is now playing in theaters.

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Robby
Robby - 7/12/2025, 5:49 AM
Superman Returns was a tad better
MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 7/12/2025, 6:12 AM
@Robby - no it really wasn't.
Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/12/2025, 6:12 AM
@Robby - Nah I preferred this. Returns is just nostalgia nothing else. I find it rather boring. It doesn’t have replay value.
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/12/2025, 7:46 AM
@Canyoublush - you and marvel zombie both right it is boring action scenes in Superman return is ok , James Gunn super movie look better
McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/12/2025, 9:58 AM
@Robby - yeah.....no way
Lucasberg
Lucasberg - 7/12/2025, 10:35 AM
@Robby - I’ve posted my critiques of this latest Superman but it’s miles ahead of Returns. Superman Returns is one of the most disappointment movies ever made lol
Matchesz
Matchesz - 7/12/2025, 5:59 AM
Superman saves the city from a giant Kaiju and the entire crowd that was about to die stops celebrating to watch a tiktok video?
Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/12/2025, 6:11 AM
@Matchesz - current generation unfortunately.
Matchesz
Matchesz - 7/12/2025, 6:33 AM
@Canyoublush - still dont think a small demographic should represent everybody even including homeless people, could have shown a homeless guy still thanking him while ppl on their phone watching cnn threw cans at his head lol
Lucasberg
Lucasberg - 7/12/2025, 10:39 AM
@Matchesz - that whole period of the film is very poorly constructed. Same as you it was really weird that seemingly the whole planet was watching the news at the same time and that everyone was on the same side regarding Superman… and that it happened right after Superman saved them from mass destruction lol.. there’s numerous aspects to this movie that almost ruined the whole experience
newhire13
newhire13 - 7/12/2025, 5:10 PM
@Matchesz - Huh? It was on a massive screen in the city. People will of course pull out their phones after the fact but come on now, there’s no way you missed them looking at that big ass screen 😂
JayTweIve
JayTweIve - 7/12/2025, 9:30 PM
@Lucasberg - No one but you no-life dorks nitpick this meaningless shit in fake movies
SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 7/12/2025, 8:58 AM
Positives: the cast

Negatives: everything else
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 7/12/2025, 9:23 AM
@SteviesRightFoo - Pretty spot on.
SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 7/12/2025, 10:39 AM
@DarthOmega - so disappointing. It's beggars belief that this character has not been done justice in live action since Reeve
DarthOmega
DarthOmega - 7/12/2025, 11:58 AM
@SteviesRightFoo - As much as I lived Henry in the role, the characterization was still off. At least he showed confident stoicism. This version of Superman is overly emotional. Its the weird belief that in order for a character to be relatable is to show too much emotion. Humans are emotional. Humans also rise to the occasion, put their emotions behind them and get the job done when lives are at stake. Imagine a firefighter whining about the weight of a hose, or the heat of a fire when people are trapped inside.

I like the argument between he and Lois, but this is a guy who fights monsters and super powered beings, not being able to handle a disagreement and yelling doesn't fit. Sure he was raised by humans, but he's still a super powered being from another planet.

Having said that, I think Corenswet was great for the most part, only really seeming like Superman towards the end when he was facing off against the clone and that army of goons. He doesn't have to be totally stoic and robotic, but he needs to be confident and show leadership qualities. Didn't really get that here.
NGFB
NGFB - 7/12/2025, 9:47 AM
Stop with the “ending explained”. It’s all pretty obvious. This isn’t Inception.
mck13
mck13 - 7/12/2025, 12:04 PM
I left the movies EMPTY. The plot was paper thin the CGI was 50/50 Corenswet was a better Clark than Superman. The comedy felt forced. Hoult was OVER ACTING the role of Lex. Mr Terriffic was better than I thought & so was Green Lantern. But OVERALL DC is in trouble. IF this is what they're offering... I'll pass. I regret spending the $ on this movie. It does show how Superman ended beat up by the fortress in the beginning. The Kiju is walking around without knockingg down buildings? Corenswet Superman is weak...& constantly gets beat. Mr. Terrific & Green Lantern was more efficient. This is the WORST version of Ma & Pa Kent EVER!!!! The scenes with Clark & Lois are boring...a serious snore. Dunno how they're going to have a Batman in this universe..guess its George Clooneys Batman with the nipples. This movie will TANK by Sunday...word of mouth.s
mck13
mck13 - 7/12/2025, 12:10 PM
David Corenswet Superman is a Beta male to Henry Cavill's ALPHA MALE SUPERMAN! That was evident after watching this movie. It's no better than Blue Bottle with the same ppl who did the CGI for The Flash this movie isn't better than Superman Returns. Henry Cavill could NEVER play such a weak & goofy Superman like Gunns. So I get not bringing him back. This whole shit show isn't better than SMALLVILLE!
newhire13
newhire13 - 7/12/2025, 5:12 PM
@mck13 - I hope you brought tissues to wipe the Cavill from your lips

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