- Superman (2025)'s ending shows us that Superman defeats Ultraman and throws him into a black hole in one of the pocket dimensions.
- We also see that Lex Luthor is publicly exposed for his crimes and is arrested for them.
- Superman (2025) also shows us that the Justice Gang is still around, and we might get to see the team come together once again in future DCU projects.
Superman is now in theaters, and if you have been shamed among your friends for being a fan of DC all this time, things are about to change for you because this movie means serious business. Superman could turn out to be one of the best superhero movies from James Gunn, and while the movie itself is phenomenal, its ending might need a little elaboration. So, if you are wondering what happened to Ultraman, Lex Luthor, and the Justice Gang by the end of Superman (2025), here is everything you need to know about that ending.
Superman (2025) Ending Explained
By the end of Superman (2025), the Man of Steel had defeated Ultraman, a clone of Superman created by Lex Luthor with a strand of Superman’s hair. Thus, saving Metropolis from an engulfing black hole. Previously, Lex had infiltrated the Fortress of Solitude and recovered a recording of Superman’s real father, Jor-El, asking him to dominate Earth.
However, when Lex tries to ruin Superman’s image using the recording, The Man of Steel rejects that legacy and proves himself to be the protector of Earth with the values given to him by Jonathan and Martha Kent. He proves symbolically by removing the Kryptonian recording and replacing it with a montage of his Earth parents. In the mid-credits scene of Superman, we see Superman and Krypto looking down on Earth from the moon, a symbol of Superman deciding to be a protector of Earth.
What Happens to Ultraman at the End of Superman (2025)?
By the end of Superman, it is revealed that Ultraman is a clone of Superman created by Lex Luthor using a strand of Superman’s hair. Ultraman had little to no free will and was controlled completely by Lex Luthor using command codes.
During the final combat sequence between Superman and Ultraman, former throws Ultraman into a black hole inside the collapsing pocket dimension. However, it is unclear if he dies or lives. There is a good chance that Ultraman will return in future DC projects as Bizarro, so let’s just wait and see what the future of the DCU holds for us.
What Happens to Lex Luthor in Superman? Did He Die?
No, Lex Luthor did not die by the end of Superman (2025), but his schemes were exposed to the public, and he was arrested for manipulating global conflict, nearly destroying Metropolis, and cloning Superman. Lex planned on trapping Superman in the pocket dimension and using Ultraman to discredit Supes, but it ultimately failed.
What Happens to the Justice Gang in Superman?
In Superman, we see that the Justice Gang, including Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Mister Terrific, help Superman to stop the second invasion by Boravia and also help Superman in the final battle. In the post-credits scene of Superman, we see that Superman was helped out by Mr.Terrific in the restoration work being carried out across Metropolis, which could point towards a future team-up between the heroes and Superman once again.
So, with that being said, I guess we have made almost everything clear about the ending of Superman (2025), and if you have any thoughts, do let us know about it in the comments.
