The creative team behind How It Should Have Ended has released two new animated shorts that humorously reimagine the ending of James Gunn Superman Animated Shorts, tied to the upcoming Superman reboot. These videos playfully critique the film’s trailer and story elements, blending superhero banter with sharp commentary on the DC universe.
Humorous Take on Trailer and Superhero Interactions
The first short opens with Krypto the Super Dog dragging Superman into the Super Cafe, prompting a sarcastic Batman to remark, Superman bleeds. As the two heroes discuss the film’s approach of portraying Superman as a genuine hero again, the tone shifts when Batman foresees a tragic outcome. Drawing on James Gunn’s previous work like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Batman ominously warns about future loss.
I’m sorry for your future loss,
Batman says ominously, betting that Krypto won’t make it out unscathed. If he’s right, he plans to rub it in with his classic line, Because I’m Batman. —Batman
Aside from the dialogue, the short takes aim at other recent DC updates, such as Jason Momoa’s portrayal of Lobo and Batman’s puzzling absence from HBO’s The Penguin series. One standout comedic moment features Batman reacting with disbelief to David Corenswet’s list of favorite films, particularly surprised that Old Yeller is included.
Alternate Ending and Callbacks to Earlier Shorts
The second video offers an alternate conclusion to the movie, applying straightforward logic to how events might have realistically unfolded. It also humorously critiques several story points from the film, continuing the signature How It Should Have Ended style. This short also links back to the original How The Original Superman Movie Should Have Ended, where Lex Luthor deceives Superman using hidden kryptonite—a concept that helped inspire the recurring Super Cafe setting in these animations.
These shorts provide a witty, reflective perspective on James Gunn’s Superman reboot while engaging fans with familiar characters like Batman, Krypto, and Lex Luthor. By combining satire with affectionate nods to the source material, the team at How It Should Have Ended continues to entertain and provoke thought about superhero storytelling and the ongoing evolution of the DC universe.
