The 2026 DCU film Supergirl, directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, has no post-credits scene. The film, which was released on June 26, 2026, ends when the credits roll, and there are no mid-credits, post-credits, or end-credits scenes. This information was confirmed by various sources, despite initial hints from the director that a post-credits scene might exist.
Before the film's release, director Craig Gillespie had suggested in interviews that Supergirl would include a post-credits scene, though he declined to share any details to avoid spoilers. There were also reports that a post-credits scene did exist during test screenings but was removed before the final cut. It was later confirmed that the events of the post-credits scene may have worked their way into the main runtime of the movie.
The film's final scene, which shows Kara arriving at Clark Kent's apartment, was originally intended as a post-credits moment. In an interview with Polygon, director Craig Gillespie said that they almost chose to put this scene in the credits, but decided instead to make it the final scene of the film. This scene is significant, as it sets up Kara's future in the DCU.
Despite the lack of a post-credits scene, fans are encouraged to stay through the credits for another reason. The film's score, composed by Claudia Sarne, is widely considered worth listening to. Sarne is a British-American musician and the third composer to be attached to the project after Tom Holkenborg and Ramin Djawadi left.
The film Supergirl, which had a budget of $170-186 million, tells the story of Kara Zor-El, who goes to the ends of the galaxy to get the antidote for her poisoned dog Krypto. Along the way, she teams up with Lobo and faces off against the space pirate Krem. The film's emotional throughline comes through Kara's efforts to convince the young Ruthye not to try to kill the pirate and give up vengeance.
In a surprising twist, Kara ultimately decides to kill Krem herself, which goes against Superman's usual no-kill policy. The film's thematic principles are centered around the distinction between being good and being nice, with Kara's mother urging her to be good, but clarifying that it does not always mean being nice. The film ends with Kara and Clark sitting across from one another, setting up Kara's future in the DCU.
Kara Zor-El is confirmed to appear next in Man of Tomorrow, due in theaters in July 2027. The film's ending sets up Lobo as a potential recurring figure within the DCU, and James Gunn has noted that Kara is not exactly the Supergirl we're used to seeing. The specifics of her future storylines are left deliberately vague, but the implication is clear: Kara's story in this DCU is just getting started.
Key points
- The film Supergirl has no post-credits scene.
- The film's final scene sets up Kara's future in the DCU.
- Kara Zor-El is confirmed to appear next in Man of Tomorrow, due in theaters in July 2027.
